URL: https://moderngov.southkesteven.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1723

Decision Maker: Hearing Review Panel

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Hearing Review Panel was convened to determine whether a breach of the Councillor Code of Conduct had occurred. A complaint was submitted to the Monitoring Officer by Councillors Ashley Baxter and Phil Dilks (the ‘Complainants’) in relation to the conduct of Councillor Charmaine Morgan (the ‘Subject Member’). This was progressed in accordance with the Council's procedure for dealing with complaints against Councillors. The matter was referred to this Sub-Committee following an investigation; the written outcome of which forms part of this Sub-Committee’s papers which were circulated to all parties prior to the meeting.   It was outlined that the Subject Member could not attend the meeting due to ill health but her appointed representative confirmed that she was content for the Panel to continue in her absence. The Panel confirmed that they were content to proceed with the hearing in the Subject Member’s absence.

Date of Decision: May 11, 2026