Issue details

Legal Claim Against Medway Council

Summary

This exempt report will set out details of a claim against the Council and set out options for the way forward.

 

Access to Information

The agenda will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.

 

Notice of Intention to Conduct Business in Private

This report will contain information which the Cabinet may decide to consider in private. This is because, in the view of the Proper Officer, consideration of the information in public would give rise to the disclosure of exempt information as described in paragraph 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 - Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings. Should you wish to make any representation for the discussion of this item to be held in public, you should contact: Democratic Services, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk

 

The Cabinet’s response to any representations will be published on 1 February 2016 within the Cabinet Agenda. A final decision on whether this item will be determined in private will be taken during the meeting.

 

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/01/2016

Decision due: 9 Feb 2016 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Andrew Mackness, Portfolio Holder for Children's Services - Lead Member (statutory responsibility, including education)

Lead director: Perry Holmes

Department: Business Support Department

Contact: Jan Guyler, Head of Legal Services, Licensing & Local Land Charges Email: jan.guyler@medway.gov.uk Tel: (01634) 332158.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Business Support

Agenda items