Decision Details

Motion J

Proposer: Cllr King and Cllr Fox

Confidence in politics has been further damaged by recent parliamentary lobbying, misconduct and the second jobs controversy. 
 
This Council welcomes the Government’s withdrawal of their proposals, and the Prime Minister’s apology. And their restated support for an independent Standards Commissioner and process, as this helps ensure our Members of Parliament act in the interest of their constituents and our nation, uninfluenced by what they can earn by lobbying.

This Council believes the great majority of elected members, including this Council, are motivated by public service alone. We commit ourselves to ensure our conduct is beyond reproach, to continue to declare any conflicts of interest, to not accept payments from any who seek to improperly influence what we as individuals or a local authority might do. And to work to the highest standards of public service. To put the interests of our residents and the wider public first in all we do.

As the motion relates to a non-executive function, it will be debated and determined at the meeting.