Tom Ward

Attendance of Elected Members of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council at the Standards Committee

From: , Standards Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 10.00 am - February 16, 2026

...recommendations were approved to discuss the remit of the Standards Committee and how it can assist elected members in discharging their duties.

Recommendations Approved

Updates to Member Officer Protocol

From: , Standards Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 10.00 am - February 16, 2026

... the proposed amendments to the Member/Officer Protocol were endorsed for adoption by full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Referral to Standards Committee by Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (Exempt under Paragraph 12 & 13)

From: , Standards Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 10.00 am - February 16, 2026

Recommendations Approved

New Legislation re Standards Committee Composition, and Updated Members Code of Conduct

From: , Standards Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 10.00 am - February 16, 2026

...the recent legislative amendments by Welsh Government regarding Standards Committee composition and Member Conduct were noted, and the revised Members Code of Conduct was endorsed to reflect these changes.

Recommendations Approved

Role of Adjudication Panel for Wales and Recent Decision Making

From: , Standards Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 10.00 am - February 16, 2026

...the remit of the Adjudication Panel for Wales and a recent determination made by them were noted.

Recommendations Approved