Tom Ward
Council: Neath Port Talbot
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
10 meetings · Page 1 of 2
the Standards Committee of Neath Port Talbot Council
Special, Standards Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm
9 attendees, 25 documents, 0 media files
Decisions from Meetings
50 decisions · Page 3 of 10
Local Resolution Procedure
From: Special, Standards Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025
...the Standards Committee noted the Local Resolution Procedure and accompanying Appendices.
For Determination
Attendance at NPT Council and Town Community Council Meetings
From: Special, Standards Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025
...to promote high standards of conduct, the committee approved a protocol for its members to observe Neath Port Talbot Council, Town, and Community Council meetings, along with a revised feedback form to focus on the Members Code of Conduct.
For Determination
Member Indemnity – Code of Conduct
From: Special, Standards Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025
...to approve the Member Indemnity Protocol, which outlines the terms and procedures for elected members to claim up to £20,000 in costs for defending allegations of breaching the Members' Code of Conduct.
For Determination
Recent Decisions of the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales Relating to Members Code of Conduct Breaches
From: Special, Standards Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025
... to note the update regarding the Overview of Ombudsman Code of Conduct Cases from August 2024 to March 2025.
For Determination
Elected Member Survey Results and Action Plan
From: Special, Standards Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 09, 2025
...to note the results of the Elected Member Survey and the draft action plan regarding unacceptable behaviors experienced by elected members, including bullying, harassment, and discrimination, and to consider adding any additional steps to the plan.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 10
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 50