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Report by the Director of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer

This report presents a policy outlining councillors' entitlements to Parental Leave, which includes maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave.

Council is RECOMMENDED to approve a parental leave policy for councillors, ensuring support for new parents and best practice in local governance. The policy includes provisions for temporary cover and reflects the council's commitment to promoting equality and diversity among elected officials.

Recommendation approved.

Council was asked to approve a policy outlining councillors' entitlements to parental leave, which includes maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave.

The report was proposed by Councillor Leffman and seconded by Councillor Fawcett.

Following discussion, the recommendations were approved unanimously.

RESOLVED: to approve a parental leave policy for councillors, ensuring support for new parents and best practice in local governance. The policy includes provisions for temporary cover and reflects the council's commitment to promoting equality and diversity among elected officials.