The Standards Sub-Committee of Shropshire Council was scheduled to consider an application for a dispensation from Councillor Duncan Kerr. The committee was also due to consider an exempt report relating to a Code of Conduct complaint.

Application for Dispensation

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for a dispensation from Councillor Duncan Kerr, who holds an Other Registerable Interest in matters concerning Oswestry Town Council. The report pack indicated that the dispensation would enable Councillor Kerr to participate in discussions and voting on matters related to the devolution of powers to Oswestry Town Council at Shropshire Council meetings. The recommendation was that any such dispensation should last until 3 May 2029, or until Councillor Kerr no longer held the relevant interest.

The report pack outlined that the Localism Act 2011 places a requirement on local authorities to promote high standards of conduct. It detailed the circumstances under which dispensations may be granted, including when it is considered in the interests of persons living in the authority's area. The report noted that Councillor Kerr had requested the dispensation to allow him to speak and vote on the devolution of street scene services, a priority for the new administration, as he is a member of Oswestry Town Council and holds other relevant positions.

Code of Conduct Complaint

The committee was also scheduled to consider an exempt report concerning a Code of Conduct complaint. The details of this complaint were not publicly available in the provided documents. The report pack stated that the public and press would be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of this item, in accordance with Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.