Taxpayers Face £62k Bill in Borough Councillor Bullying Investigation Amid Process Failures Tuesday, March 31, 2026 bullying investigation council governance misconduct costs conflict process training accountability Significant concerns have emerged over the handling of a bullying complaint against Councillor Philip Burford in the Forest of Dean District, with the total cost to taxpayers surpassing £62,000. The prolonged investigation … Read More
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