Decision

The Standards Sub-committee has decided to exclude the press and public from a meeting to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations to exclude the press and public from the meeting were approved.

summary: The decision involves whether to exclude the press and public from a meeting due to the likely disclosure of sensitive information.

topline: The Standards Sub-committee has decided to exclude the press and public from a meeting to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to the balance between transparency and confidentiality, potentially affecting public trust and the right to information.

affected_stakeholders: Local press, public, council members, and any parties with interest in the meeting's confidential matters.

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence in the decision provided.

URL: https://democracy.northtyneside.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=385

Decision Maker: Standards Sub-committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Resolved:   That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) and having applied a public interest test as defined in Part 2 of Schedule 12A of the Act, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.    

Date of Decision: July 3, 2023