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Items
No. Item

1.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence.

 

2.

DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST.

Minutes:

Councillor

Minute Number

Nature of Interest

S.J.G. Gilasbey

Item 4, 5 & 6 –

4.            Application for Dispensation by Councillor Jeanette Gilasbey.

 

She is the applicant.

 

3.

TO SIGN AS A CORRECT RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE HELD ON THE 7TH DECEMBER 2018 pdf icon PDF 242 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 7th December, 2018 be signed as a correct record.

 

4.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR JEANETTE GILASBEY pdf icon PDF 145 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

[NOTE: Councillor Gilasbey, having earlier declared an interest in this item, left the Council Chamber prior to the consideration and determination thereof.]

 

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Jeanette Gilasbey of Carmarthenshire County Council and Kidwelly Community Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak in relation to matters regarding Kidwelly Industrial Museum and Trust.

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Gilasbey had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that she is a member of Kidwelly Industrial Museum and Trust.

 

Councillor Gilasbey’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Gilasbey had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Committee noted that the dispensation to speak did NOT cover matters in respect of any regulatory application made by or on behalf of the Museum and/or Trust.  This also includes planning or licensing applications.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak only.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Jeanette Gilasbey to SPEAK only at meetings of Carmarthenshire County Council and Kidwelly Town Council in relation to matters regarding the Kidwelly Industrial Museum and Trust and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

5.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR JEANETTE GILASBEY pdf icon PDF 145 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

[NOTE: Councillor Gilasbey, having earlier declared an interest in this item, was not present in the Council Chamber and therefore did not take part in the consideration and determination thereof.]

 

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Jeanette Gilasbey of Carmarthenshire County Council and Kidwelly Community Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak in relation to matters regarding Kidwelly Town RFC.

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Gilasbey had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that she is a member of Kidwelly Town RFC.

 

Councillor Gilasbey’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Gilasbey had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Committee noted that the dispensation to speak did NOT cover matters in respect of any regulatory application made by or on behalf of the RFC. This also includes planning or licensing applications.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak only.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Jeanette Gilasbey to SPEAK only at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Kidwelly Town Council in relation to matters regarding the Kidwelly Town RFC and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

 

6.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR JEANETTE GILASBEY pdf icon PDF 145 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

[NOTE: Councillor Gilasbey, having earlier declared an interest in this item, was not present in the Council Chamber and therefore did not take part in the consideration and determination thereof.]

 

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Jeanette Gilasbey of Carmarthenshire County Council and Kidwelly Community Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak in relation to matters regarding Parochial Church Council of St Mary’s Church in Kidwelly.

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Gilasbey had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that she is a member and trustee of the Parochial Church Council of St Mary’s Church in Kidwelly.

 

Councillor Gilasbey’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Gilasbey had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Committee noted that the dispensation to speak did NOT cover matters in respect of any regulatory application made by or on behalf of the Church. This also includes planning or licensing applications.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak only.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Jeanette Gilasbey to SPEAK only at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Kidwelly Town Council in relation to matters regarding the Parochial Church Council of St Mary’s Church in Kidwelly and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

7.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR KEN LLOYD pdf icon PDF 144 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

[Note: Councillor R James joined the meeting].

 

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Ken Lloyd of Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding Amnesty International UK.

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Lloyd had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he is a member of Amnesty International UK.

 

Councillor Lloyd’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Lloyd had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak and make written representations.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Ken Lloyd to speak and make written representations at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council in relation to matters regarding Amnesty International UK and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

8.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR KEN LLOYD pdf icon PDF 144 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Ken Lloyd of Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Lloyd had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he is a member of Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

 

Councillor Lloyd’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Lloyd had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak and make written representations.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Ken Lloyd to speak and make written representations at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council in relation to matters regarding Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

9.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR KEN LLOYD pdf icon PDF 144 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Ken Lloyd of Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding Friends of Carmarthen Museum.

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Lloyd had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he is a member of Friends of Carmarthen Museum.

 

Councillor Lloyd’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Lloyd had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak and make written representations.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Ken Lloyd to speak and make written representations at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council in relation to matters regarding Friends of Carmarthen Museum and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

10.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR KEN LLOYD pdf icon PDF 142 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

[Note: Councillor R. James departed the meeting].

 

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Ken Lloyd of Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding Friends of Carmarthen Archives.

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Lloyd had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he is a member of Friends of Carmarthen Archives.

 

Councillor Lloyd’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Lloyd had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak and make written representations.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Ken Lloyd to speak and make written representations at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council in relation to matters regarding Friends of Carmarthen Archives and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

 

11.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR KEN LLOYD pdf icon PDF 141 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Ken Lloyd of Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding Cwlwm Munduli.

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Lloyd had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he is a member and trustee of  Cwlwm Munduli.

 

Councillor Lloyd’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Lloyd had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak and make written representations.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Ken Lloyd to speak and make written representations at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council in relation to matters regarding Cwlwm Munduli and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

12.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR KEN LLOYD pdf icon PDF 142 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Ken Lloyd of Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding Heart of Wales Line Travellers Association (HOWLTA).

 

The Legal Services Manager highlighted to the Committee that Councillor Lloyd was also a member of the Planning Committee.  In light of this, the Committee requested that it would be useful that this information is included on future reports.

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Lloyd had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he is a member of Heart of Wales Line Travellers Association (HOWLTA).

 

Councillor Lloyd’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Lloyd had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak and make written representations.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Ken Lloyd to speak and make written representations at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council in relation to matters regarding the Heart of Wales Line Travellers Association (HOWLTA) and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

13.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR KEN LLOYD pdf icon PDF 141 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Ken Lloyd of Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding charity MIND.

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Lloyd had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he is a member of the charity MIND.

 

Councillor Lloyd’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Lloyd had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak and make written representations.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Ken Lloyd to speak and make written representations at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council in relation to matters regarding the charity MIND and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

14.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR KEN LLOYD pdf icon PDF 141 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Ken Lloyd of Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding the Nicaraguan Solidarity Campaign (NSC).

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Lloyd had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he is a member of the Nicaraguan Solidarity Campaign (NSC)..

 

Councillor Lloyd’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Lloyd had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak and make written representations.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Ken Lloyd to speak and make written representations at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council in relation to matters regarding the Nicaraguan Solidarity Campaign (NSC) and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

 

15.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR KEN LLOYD pdf icon PDF 148 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Ken Lloyd of Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding the Shared Lives Scheme

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Lloyd had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he as close personal associates of persons who are carers in the Shared Lives Scheme.

 

Councillor Lloyd’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Lloyd had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak and make written representations.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Ken Lloyd to speak and make written representations at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council in relation to matters regarding the Shared Lives Scheme and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

16.

APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR KEN LLOYD pdf icon PDF 143 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Ken Lloyd of Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding UNISON.

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Lloyd had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he is a member of UNISON.

 

Councillor Lloyd’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Lloyd had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

The Legal Services Manger advised the Committee that in considering the application it should note that paragraphs 2 (d) and (h) were the most appropriate grounds should the Committee be minded to approve the request to speak and make written representations.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Ken Lloyd to speak and make written representations at meetings of the Carmarthenshire County Council and Carmarthen Town Council in relation to matters regarding UNISON and that the dispensation be valid until 31st December 2020.

 

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APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR OWEN ALEXANDER MARMION WILLIAMS pdf icon PDF 152 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Legal Services Manager, stated that it may be beneficial for Committee Members to be provided with a list of County Councillor’s interests as part of the report.  Members agreed that this information as part of the report would be beneficial in that it would enable them to make a more informed decision.

 

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Williams of Manordeilo and Salem Community Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding Carmarthen County Council’s revised Local Development Plan (LDP).

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Williams had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that any Councils discussions on the LDP was likely to affect Councillor Williams’ family home.

 

Councillor William’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor William had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

RESOLVED that the application submitted by Councillor Owen Alexander Marmion Williams for dispensation to speak and make written representations at meetings of Manordeilo and Salem Community Council in respect of matters relating to the Carmarthen County Council’s revised Local Development Plan (LDP) be refused.

 

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APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION BY COUNCILLOR WILLIAM CHARLES LOYNTON pdf icon PDF 144 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application submitted by Councillor Loynton of Manordeilo and Salem Community Council, for the grant of a dispensation under the provisions of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations to speak and make written representations in relation to matters regarding Carmarthen County Council’s revised Local Development Plan (LDP).

 

It was reported that a dispensation was sought as Councillor Loynton had a personal interest in these matters by virtue of paragraph 10(2)(ee) of the Code of Conduct in that he owns land which is likely to be affected by the revised LDP due to a common boundary.

 

Councillor Loynton’s interest was also prejudicial as a member of the public, with full knowledge of the facts, would reasonably regard that interest as being so significant that it would be likely to prejudice the Councillor’s judgement of the public interest.

 

Councillor Loynton had accordingly requested that a dispensation be granted under Regulation 2 (d) (e) (f) (g) and (h) of the Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensation) (Wales) Regulations 2001.

 

Following a discussion it was

 

RESOLVED that the application submitted by Councillor William Charles Loynton for dispensation to speak and make written representations at meetings of Manordeilo and Salem Community Council in respect of matters relating to the Carmarthen County Council’s revised Local Development Plan (LDP) be refused.

 

19.

ANY OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Minutes:

The Legal Services Manager advised members in relation to their travelling allowances claim.

 

 

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