Councillor Bullying Probe Costs Taxpayers £62,000, Raising Serious Process Concerns Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bullying councillor investigation forestofdean governance conflict costs codeofconduct process accountability The Forest of Dean District Council is facing scrutiny after a costly investigation into allegations of councillor bullying racked up a bill exceeding £62,000 to taxpayers. The complex and protracted case involved Independent … Read More
Cotswold Council Faces Allegations of Cover-Up Over Unnamed Councillor in Fraud Probe Sunday, November 23, 2025 cotswold council fraud procurement complaint councillor investigation codeofconduct coverup governance Concerns of a potential cover-up have arisen at Cotswold District Council after a complaint regarding an unnamed councillor implicated in a counter fraud investigation has been blocked due to the councillor’s identity … Read More
Councillor to be Censured and Barred from Chairing Committees After Breaching Code of Conduct Wednesday, November 5, 2025 councillor misconduct censure codeofconduct forestofdean philipburford standardspanel council planning governance A Gloucestershire councillor faces formal censure and a three-year ban from chairing committees following serious breaches of the code of conduct. Forest of Dean District Councillor Philip Burford, representing Hartpury and … Read More