Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision was that a decision was made.

summary: The decision at stake is regarding an unspecified issue that the UK council is addressing.

topline: The Council has decided to address an issue with potential contentiousness as indicated by apologies for absence from several councillors.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious as there were apologies for absence from several councillors, indicating potential disagreement or differing opinions.

affected_stakeholders: ["Councillors Coombs", "Councillors Doe", "Councillors Etheridge", "Councillors Hyne", "Councillors Kemp", "Councillors McDonald", "Councillors Spalding"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.