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Standards Committee - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 2.00 pm

October 1, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

The Standards Committee of North East Derbyshire District Council met on Wednesday 1 October 2025 to discuss complaints performance, corporate governance, the outcome of an inspection, a review of the constitution, a request for dispensation, and the work programme. The meeting was held at the District Council Offices in Wingerworth, Chesterfield. Councillor Kevin Gillott, Portfolio Holder for Local Government Reorganisation, was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillor Helen Wetherall, Leader of the Independent Group, as vice-chair.

Review of the Constitution

The committee was scheduled to discuss a review of the council's constitution. The constitution sets out how the council operates, how decisions are made, and the procedures that are followed to ensure efficiency, transparency and accountability to local people1.

RIPA - Outcome of IPCO Inspection

The agenda included discussion of the outcome of an inspection by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO) regarding the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)2.

Code of Corporate Governance

The committee was scheduled to discuss the Code of Corporate Governance. Corporate governance refers to the systems and processes by which organisations are directed and controlled3.

Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report for Housing

The committee was scheduled to consider the Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report for Housing.

Request for Dispensation

The agenda included a request for dispensation, with supporting documents for review. The agenda did not specify who was requesting dispensation, or the reason for the request.

Work Programme

The committee was scheduled to review its work programme.


  1. A council's constitution is a key document that sets out the rules and procedures for how the council operates, makes decisions, and ensures accountability to the public. It typically includes information on the roles and responsibilities of councillors and officers, meeting procedures, codes of conduct, and decision-making processes. 

  2. The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) is a UK law that regulates the powers of public bodies to carry out surveillance and investigation. It ensures that these powers are used lawfully and proportionately. The Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO) oversees the use of these powers by public authorities. 

  3. Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company or organisation is directed and controlled. It involves balancing the interests of a company's many stakeholders, such as shareholders, management, customers, suppliers, financiers, the government, and the community. 

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorKevin Gillott
Councillor Kevin Gillott Portfolio Holder for Local Government Reorganisation • Labour • Pilsley and Morton
Profile image for CouncillorHelen Wetherall
Councillor Helen Wetherall Leader of the Independent Group • Independent Group • Ashover
Profile image for CouncillorPat Antcliff
Councillor Pat Antcliff Conservative • Wingerworth
Profile image for CouncillorCharlotte Cupit
Councillor Charlotte Cupit Conservative • Shirland
Profile image for CouncillorPat Kerry
Councillor Pat Kerry Deputy Leader of The Council & Portfolio Holder for Strategic Leadership & Finance • Labour • Sutton
Profile image for CouncillorFran Petersen
Councillor Fran Petersen Labour • Clay Cross South
Profile image for CouncillorKathy Rouse
Councillor Kathy Rouse Portfolio Holder for Health & Leisure • Labour • Clay Cross North

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 01st-Oct-2025 14.00 Standards Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 01st-Oct-2025 14.00 Standards Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Complaint Performance and Service Improvement Report.pdf
Standards Committee Report 1 October 2025.pdf
Code of Corprate Governance 2025.pdf
RIPA Inspection report v 1.pdf
IPCO Inspection report July 25.pdf
RIPA Policy 2025 draft Oct 25 v 2.pdf
Constitution Review Report.pdf
dispensations report v 1.pdf
Work Programme.pdf
dispensations appx 1.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf