Council Launches Counter-Fraud Investigation into Contracts Awarded to Firms with Alleged Undeclared Links to Officers and Councillor Tuesday, October 7, 2025 procurement fraud investigation council conflict whistleblower cotswold contracts transparency oversight Cotswold District Council has initiated a counter-fraud investigation following whistleblower concerns raised in October 2024. The probe focuses on contracts awarded to several firms that allegedly have undisclosed … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Safeguards Following Jailing of Man Holding Four Council Jobs Simultaneously Monday, October 6, 2025 fraud council employment safeguards oversight governance investigation accountability publicsector whistleblower Bryn Howells has been jailed after it was uncovered that he held four council jobs simultaneously, earning at least £236,000 during this period. This case has sparked significant questions regarding the effectiveness of … Read More
Concerns Arise Over 34 Gloucestershire Care Providers Requiring Improvement Sunday, November 26, 2023 gloucestershire care providers improvement adult care oversight council commissioning quality scrutiny concern There is growing concern about the numerous care providers in Gloucestershire that require improvement. Out of 209 adult care providers in the county, only a few offer a good or outstanding service. However, 34 organizations … Read More