Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Habermel (substitute: Cllr Folkard) and Ayling (no substitute).

There were no declarations of interest at this meeting.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 7^th March 2016 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:-

That, under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the item of business set out below, on the grounds that it would 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.

Confidential Pack enclosed.

The Committee considered an appeal against dismissal submitted by employee CW. The Council's case was presented by JO, supported by NV. 1 witness, MH, was called by the Council and responded to questions.  The appellant, CW was in attendance and presented their case, supported by SC (Unison). 

Having considered all the evidence and submissions made, the Committee:

Resolved:-

That the decision to dismiss employee CW on the grounds of incapability due to ill health, be upheld.