If a councillor declares an interest must they leave the meeting whilst item discussed?

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MrsAbster · Answer 1 · 2019-09-18T08:15:58+0000

It depends on what type of interest and what is stated in the standing orders for the council. If it is a pecuniary interest (financial interest) then they should declare and leave the room to demonstrate to the public that they are acting appropriately. If it is because it is related to a neighbour, and it is a 'social' interest, there would not be a need to leave the room and they could, if granted a dispensation, speak to the issue.

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