Issue - meetings

To declare the existence and nature of any ‘personal’ or ‘personal and prejudicial’ interests relating to items on the agenda having regard to paragraphs 8 to 12 inclusive of the Code of Conduct for Members.

(Members are reminded that they are also required to declare interests as soon as they become aware should the need arise throughout the meeting).

The following declarations of interest were made in relation to Agenda Item 20 – North Heybridge Garden Suburb – Administration of Sports Facilities:

·               Councillor R P F Dewick advised that the last time a similar item had been discussed he had been advised by the Monitoring Officer that he had an interest, so would therefore continue that personal and prejudicial interest and leave the meeting for this matter of business.

·               Councillor B E Harker declared a personal interest in this item of business as in addition to being a Ward Member he was President of Drapers Farm Sports Club and Vice-Chairman of the Cricket Club.

·               Councillor D M Sismey declared a prejudicial interest as he owned land close to the site.

·               Councillor Miss M R Lewis declared a non-prejudicial interest as Vice-President of the Rugby and Cricket Club at Drapers Farm.

·               Councillor M W Helm declared a prejudicial interest as he owned land in the LDP (Local Development Plan).

Councillor Mrs P A Channer disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as an Essex County Councillor and specifically in relation to Agenda Item 12 Recommendations of Committees for Decision by the Council (Community Services Committee Minute 1185 Outline Housing Strategy).  She also declared a non-pecuniary interest as she was Trustee of an Almshouse.