We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Gedling Borough Council in East Midlands across 37 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Press and public excluded for exempt items
The committee resolved to exclude the press and public under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 for the subsequent reports, citing likely disclosure of exempt information. This is a proc…
“I have any items which I consider to be urgent. So item seven is the exclusion of the press and public. So I move that under section 100 a four of the…”
Move to exempt session
The committee agreed to exclude the press and public so it could consider an ensuing exempt report. No substantive details of the report were discussed in the public part of the meeting.
“"the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the ensuing report on the grounds that the report involves a likely disclos…”
Exclude press on exempt reports
Decision to exclude the press and public under section 100A(4) LGA 1972 to allow consideration of reports containing exempt information (paragraph 7 Schedule 12A).
“"the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the ensuing reports on the grounds that the reports involve the likely disc…”
Election of Mayor
Ron McCrossen elected as Mayor for the ensuing year. Quote: “I declare Ron McCrossen to be Mayor for the ensuing year.”
“I declare Ron McCrossen to be Mayor for the ensuing year.”
Exclusion of public for exempt items
The committee resolved to move into private session for the remaining reports because they were likely to disclose exempt information. This is a governance and transparency decision rather than a proc…
“"So, item four. Uh I'm going to move that under section 100A part four of the Local Government Act 1972, the public and press be excluded from the mee…”
Approve minutes
Approval of the minutes of the meeting held on 11 June as a correct record.
“"to approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 11 June"”
Parish rep co-option
Martin Thorpe appointed as co-opted parish representative on the Standards Committee until 2022 annual meeting.
“Martin Thorpe ... be co-opted and that recommendation went to the standards committee and they agreed”
Home address disclosure change
The committee was informed that changes to the Localism Act mean councillors are no longer required to publish their home addresses on the register of interests, although they must still disclose the …
“Speaker 1: Thank you, Chair. Yes, this is just an update to members, and you will already be aware of it to a degree because you will have had e mail …”
Gift logging remains mandatory
The committee discussed whether very low-value gifts needed to be recorded, but officers confirmed that all gifts should continue to be logged regardless of value to maintain an audit trail, particula…
“Speaker 1: So, looking at the year twenty five to twenty six, there were 40 offers of gifts throughout the year, which is a slight increase from last …”
Remind councillors on gifts
Officers said they would reissue a reminder to councillors about declaring gifts and updating interests, after members suggested a prompt because low-volume items were still being recorded. The action…
“Speaker 0: Just one for me as well, which was just checking because, obviously, I don't know if it's just a judgment of how unpopular councillors are …”
Code of conduct cases closed
The committee was updated that five previously outstanding Code of Conduct complaints had now concluded, all relating to former St Albans Parish Council. Four involved a potential breach found at init…
“Speaker 1: So this is an update on the handling of Code of Conduct complaints between the 03/19/2026, our last meeting, and the 06/25/2026. So since t…”
Dangerous wild animal fees set
The committee approved proposed fees for processing and enforcing licences under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. Officers noted there are currently no licensed dangerous animals in the borough, b…
“So this report's a little bit more straightforward. This legislation has been around since 1976, the purpose of this report is to approve the proposed…”
Alcohol licence granted with conditions
The panel determined ASDA Express could operate with agreed opening hours of 7am to 10pm, while still permitting alcohol off-sales for 24 hours. The decision was influenced by ASDA’s track record, the…
“As you can tell by the amount of time we've taken, we've listened very carefully to all the representations, and it was a split decision. We are mindf…”
Primate licensing fees approved under new regulations
The committee considered the implementation of the Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) Regulations 2024, including new procedures for granting and administering licences and the approval of fees for pro…
“So, yes, I'm Sam Palmer. I'm the food, health and housing manager. I'm here to present the report on the implementation of the primate licensing. So, …”
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