Issue - meetings

To note a review of the Confidential Reporting Code (Whistleblowing Policy) and to consider agreement to retain the current policy.

The Monitoring Officer advised the Committee that she had undertaken a review of the Confidential Reporting Code (Whistleblowing Policy).  The Confidential Reporting Code was part of the Council’s constitution and set how to raise serious concerns about any aspect of the Council’s work.

The Monitoring Officer informed members that she had not needed to make any significant changes and that the Code was robust and fit for purpose.  The Code formed part of the new staff induction programme, information had been disseminated at the November staff meeting and online training was being developed.

The Committee resolved to note the review of the Confidential Reporting Code by the Monitoring Officer and to retain the current Whistleblowing Policy.