Agenda item

To consider dispensation requests from Councillors Phil Alford, Jack Oatley, and any others who may submit requests ahead of the meeting date.

The Sub-Committee considered requests for dispensations as set out in Agenda Supplements 1 and 2, from Councillors Phil Alford, Jack Oatley, Jon Hubbard, Jo Trigg, Edward Kirk, David Vigar, Mel Jacob, Stewart Palmen, Caroline Thomas, Sam Pearce-Kearney, Jane Davies, Daniel Cave, Antonio Piazza, and Tony Trotman.

Councillor Kirk attended to make a statement in respect of his request, and then withdrew.

The Sub-Committee reviewed the requests, considered the criteria under which a dispensation could be granted, and after debate it was,

Resolved:

1)    To grant dispensations to remain in the room, and to vote, in respect of matters relating to an Other Registerable Interest as set out below, as follows:

·       Councillors Phil Alford, Jack Oatley, Jon Hubbard (Members of Melksham Town Council)

·       Councillors Jo Trigg, Edward Kirk, David Vigar, Mel Jacob, Stewart Palmen, Daniel Cave, Antonio Piazza (Members of Trowbridge Town Council)

·       Councillor Jane Davies (Member of Marlborough Town Council)

·       Councillors Sam Pearce-Kearney, Tony Trotman (Members of Calne Town Council)

For a period up to the conclusion of the current council term (12 May 2025) for the following reasons:

To prevent impediment to transaction of council business, in the interests of persons living in the Council’s area, and as otherwise appropriate.

2)    To not grant a dispensation in respect of the request from Councillor Caroline Thomas.

3)    To note the additional requests from Councillor Sam Pearce-Kearney did not require a dispensation, and to refer to the Monitoring Officer for advice.