There were no apologies for absence at this meeting.

There were no declarations of interest at this meeting.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Tuesday 4^th December 2019, 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 items of business set out below, on the grounds that they 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.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) attached.

The Committee considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People), together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil KM, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance.

Resolved:

That there being no circumstances reported which would justify a departure from the Council's policy, the appeal be dismissed.

The Committee considered an appeal against dismissal submitted by employee CH. The Council's case was presented by GH, supported by KM.  JS was called as a witness.

The appellant, CH was in attendance supported by CW (unison) and presented their case. 

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

Resolved:

That the decision to dismiss Employee CH on the grounds of incapacity due to ill health, be upheld.