Decision details

Councillor Chris Noon wished to highlight that Councillor Tim Harrison was the Leader of the Grantham Independent Group on the Council, of which Councillor Noon was a member. Councillor Noon confirmed that he would make an informed decision based on the evidence before him.

Councillor Richard Dixon-Warren commented that the complainants in this case were Conservative Councillors, and that he was the Conservative Group whip. He emphasised his commitment to make a judgment based on the evidence as presented.

Councillor Pam Byrd stated that the members of the Panel had not met beforehand to discuss content and had not arrived at a pre-determined outcome.

It was confirmed that Councillor Harrison had attended the Code of Conduct training that was mandatory for all councillors. He had also signed the Councillor Code of Conduct upon taking office.