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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.
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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. ↩
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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. ↩
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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. ↩
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