Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendation to recognize the political groups was approved.
summary: The decision involved the recognition of political groups within the council.
topline: The Chief Executive Officer has decided to approve the recognition of political groups within the council.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves political groups vying for recognition within the council.
affected_stakeholders: ["Chief Executive Officer", "Members of the Brentwood Joint Administration Group", "Conservative Group", "Brentwood Independents"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: The decision directly involves political groups within the council.
URL: https://brentwood.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1286
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Constitution provided that the Chief Executive Officer would report receipt of Notices served on him by Members under the provisions of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990 to the Annual Meeting of the Council. The CEO, Mr Stephenson advised that he had received Notices from the Brentwood Joint Administration Group, Conservative Group and the Brentwood Independents indicating that they wished to be treated as political groups on the Council and listing membership of their Group. This was AGREED.
Date of Decision: May 14, 2025