The Council's Cabinet, at its meeting in July 2003, approved an updated Whistleblowing policy. The policy aims to maintain a working environment where people, whether they are employees of the Council, suppliers, contractors, councillors or private individuals co-opted onto committees of the Council, are able to raise concerns where they think there is misconduct or malpractice.
The Council attaches high priority to ethical standards and probity and is committed to taking appropriate action where misconduct or malpractice is identified. We will protect those people above from being penalised for raising concerns about misconduct or malpractice provided that allegations are made in good faith and without mischievous or malicious intent. Their concerns will be taken seriously and investigated where appropriate.
