Decision

The council has decided to exclude the press and public from a meeting

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: Exclusion of press and public from a council meeting

topline: The council has decided to exclude the press and public from a meeting

reason_contentious: This issue is contentious as it involves excluding the press and public from a meeting, potentially raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

affected_stakeholders: ["Press", "Public", "Council Members"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: No explicit mention of political parties, but decision may have political implications

URL: https://democracy.runnymede.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1779

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Resolved that –   the press and public be excluded from the meeting during discussion of the report under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that the report in question would be likely to involve disclosure of exempt information of the description specified in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

Date of Decision: July 29, 2026