To inform the Council of the main activities of the Standards Committee during the period from March 2011 May 2012.

Mr David Stevens, Independent Chairman of the Standards Committee presented the Annual Report.  Mr Stevens stated that as this could be the last report of the Committee he would like to thank all Members for their support and trust.  The Chairman also extended his thanks to the independent members, parish council representatives and officers. 

Council complimented Mr Stevens on his chairing of the Committee and the Chairman of Council thanked Mr Stevens for all his hard work and guidance the he had provided.

RESOLVED:   That the report be noted.