Part I
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Apologies and substitutions.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Russell (no substitute).
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Declarations of interest.
There were no declarations of interest at this meeting.
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Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 13th February, 2013
Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 13th February 2013 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.
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Exclusion of the Public.
Resolved: That, under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the items of business set out below on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act, and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Part II(Confidential)
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Primary School Transport Appeal - Pupil CB
The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director for People, together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil CB, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance. Resolved: That the appeal be allowed and home to school transport assistance be granted by reason of extenuating circumstances.
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Dismissal Appeal - Employee NW
The Committee considered an appeal against dismissal submitted by employee NW. The Council's case was presented by JL supported by CG (HR) and two witnesses were called by the Council. The appellant was in attendance with her union representative, Mr HB, who presented their case. Having considered all the written evidence presented, the Committee: Resolved:- That gross misconduct had been proven and that the appeal accordingly be dismissed.