The Standards Committee of Devon Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 29 July 2026. The meeting will consider an allegation of a breach of the Members' Code of Conduct.

Allegation of Breach of Members' Code of Conduct

The committee is scheduled to consider an allegation of a breach of the Members' Code of Conduct. This item is detailed in a report from the Director of Legal and Democratic Services and Monitoring Officer, along with an investigation report. These documents are classified as restricted and confidential, meaning they will be discussed in the absence of the press and public. The report is expected to contain information relating to an individual, which could inhibit the free and frank provision of advice and the effective conduct of public affairs if disclosed.

The meeting will be chaired by Councillor Rosie Dawson, Chair of the Council. Other members of the committee attending include Councillor Jess Bailey, Councillor Sue Davies, Councillor Nick Hookway, Councillor Andrea Davis, Councillor Robin Julian, Councillor Andrew Leadbetter (Leader of the Conservative Group), Councillor Michael Mitchell, Councillor Louise Wainwright, and Councillor Michael Fife Cook (Leader of the Reform Group). Julia E Jones is also listed as an attendee.

The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as apologies for absence and declarations of interest. Members of the Council are reminded to declare any interests they may have in any item to be considered at the meeting. The council's constitution outlines the framework for members' conduct and the declaration of interests.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4QD. Further information regarding access to the venue, including parking and public transport, can be found on the Devon County Council website. The council also provides information on how the public can participate in meetings and how proceedings may be recorded or broadcast.