Standards Committee

This Committee exists is to ensure that elected Members maintain the high standard of conduct that is expected of them. The Committee is made up of eight members, two independent members (one of will be the Chairman), four district council members and two parish council representatives.

The Chairman of the Standards Committee, Mr David Lipman, is an independent member of the committee and therefore has no connection with the Council.

The Standards Committee is responsible for:

Ensuring Members are trained to carry out their duties effectively
Advising on the Members’ Code of Conduct
Investigating complaints received about elected Members.

If you are unhappy about the way a Councillor has behaved you can contact The Standards Board for England.  This Board helps to build confidence in local democracy through investigating allegations that members may have breached the Code of Conduct.

For further information on Standards Committee Members including contact details, please click here.