The head of Cotswold District Council has refused to divulge the name of a councillor referenced in an ongoing counter fraud investigation. Despite calls for transparency, the chief executive emphasized that no wrongdoing has been established against the individual in question.
In a statement, the council leader said, “I don’t think that person has been found to have done anything improper, so I’m not going to disclose the identity of that councillor.” The decision aims to protect the privacy and reputation of the person involved until the inquiry concludes.
This stance reflects a cautious approach in handling sensitive information during internal investigations, balancing the public’s right to know with the need for fairness and confidentiality.