Issue - meetings

That the report be accepted.

The Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager presented a report on the outcome of an investigation into anonymous allegations received by two elected Members.  The investigation had been carried out in accordance with the Council’s Whistleblowing Policy and Fraud Reporting procedure.

In response to questions, officers advised that no evidence of fraudulent activity had been found and therefore the allegations were unproven.  Further information could not be sought due to the source choosing to remain anonymous.

Following a supplementary question, it was explained that the officer who had undertaken the investigation had since left the Council.  Officers agreed to respond separately to a request for supplementary information.

Having been moved and seconded by Sally Ellis and Brian Harvey, the recommendation was put to the vote and carried.  Councillors Bernie Attridge (against) and Glyn Banks (abstained) asked that their votes be recorded.

RESOLVED:

That the report be accepted.