Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in Paragraphs 1 – 7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
topline: The council has decided to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the likely disclosure of exempt information.
reason_contentious: This issue is contentious due to the exclusion of the press and public from the meeting, which may raise concerns about transparency and accountability.
affected_stakeholders: ["Press", "Public"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.stevenage.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3624
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: It was RESOLVED: 1. That under Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in Paragraphs 1 – 7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act as amended by Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006. 2. That the reasons for the following reports being in Part II were accepted, and that the exemption from disclosure of the information contained therein outweighs the public interest in disclosure.
Date of Decision: June 4, 2025