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SC 61/26 – Amendments to Members Social Media Policy

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A review of the Members Social Media Policy is proposed because it was last updated in 2023. Suggested amendments are provided in an appendix for members to consider. The Standards Committee is asked to recommend to the Authority meeting on 23 July 2026 that the revised policy be adopted. The report also notes an audit finding that governance documents are in place, current, and correctly followed, but recommends creating central logs in two areas to maintain a clear audit trail in future. No direct equality or diversity implications are identified. Contact details for the Monitoring Officer and another officer are provided.
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Standards Committee meeting

12 May 2026

SC 61/26

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SC 61/26

NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

STANDARDS COMMITTEE MEETING – 12 May 2026

AMENDMENTS TO MEMBERS SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

Report by: Gareth Hale (Solicitor and Monitoring Officer)

Summary:

The Members social media policy was last reviewed and updated in 2023 and so it is due for review. Members have the policy with suggested amendments shown in blue as Appendix 2.

Recommendation

It be recommend to the Authority meeting on 23 July 2026 that it adopt the revised Members Social Media Policy attached to this report as Appendix 2.

Conclusion:

Whilst the audit found all the corporate governance framework documents were in place, up to date and followed correct process there were two areas highlighted above that recommended central logs to keep a clear audit trail in the future.

It is recommended that the Standards Committee note the report.

Contacts:
Papers:

SC 61/26 – Cover paper

Equality Impact Assessment:

There are no equality or diversity implications arising directly from this report.

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