Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved, with 5 votes in favor and 0 against or abstaining.
summary: The decision at stake is whether to exclude the press and public from certain parts of the meeting due to potential disclosure of exempt information.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve recommendations to exclude the press and public from certain parts of the meeting.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves limiting transparency and access to information for the press and public, which could be seen as undemocratic.
affected_stakeholders: ["Press", "Public", "Cabinet members"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision, but it may still be influenced by political considerations.
URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=288
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Leader proposed the following motion, and this was seconded by the Deputy Leader. That the press and the public from the meeting during consideration of any of the items on the exempt from publication part of the agenda, it will be necessary for Cabinet to pass a resolution in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 4(2)(b) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 on the grounds that their presence could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, with the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighing the public interest in disclosing the information. Voting Record 5 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstention
Date of Decision: December 5, 2024