Case ref

City or Parish

Complainant

Date Received

Nature of Complaint

Status / updates

2023/07

(FH)

CYC

York Resident

16/04/23

The complainant alleges the Councillor used public funds from the Parish Council to produce leaflets that support their personal election campaign.

This complaint is currently being assessed by the Monitoring Officer.

 

Views of the IP sought.

 

This complaint falls under paragraph 5 of the complaints handling process as the subject member is Chairperson of the Parish Council concerned. It will therefore be referred to a JSC Sub Committee.

 

The views of the IP have been sought and will be incorporated into the MO’s report to JSC Sub Committee on 26th June 2023.

 

On 26th June the JSC Sub-Committee agreed that the issue complained of is capable of constituting a breach of the Member Code of Conduct and merits further investigation in light of the seriousness of the allegation. The DMO has appointed a CYC lawyer to investigate.

 

A draft report is expected to be completed by the end of September 2023.

 

Report finalised November 2023, Hearing to be convened.

 

2023/13

(LT)

CYC

York residents

23/08/23

 

 

 

The complainant alleges the Councillor’s behaviour is disrespectful, distressing and not in line with the code. Example of behaviour provided. The complainant also alleges the Councillor wrongly shared an address of an ongoing enforcement case, breaching data protection.

 

This complaint is currently being assessed by the Deputy Monitoring Officer.

 

Views of the IP sought. Complaint assessed and will progress to investigation. Parties notified. Investigating Officer identified.

 

2023/14

(LT)

City

Residents

16/10/23

2 complaints received against the Councillor’s behaviour. The complainants allege the behaviour is in breach of the member/officer protocol in that the Councillor failed to treat officers with respect, dignity and courtesy.

 

This complaint is currently being assessed by the Deputy Monitoring Officer.

 

Views of the IP sought. Complaints assessed and will both progress to investigation. Parties notified. Investigating Officer identified.

 

2023/15

(LT)

Parish

Resident

29/10/23

Complainant alleges the Councillors were disrespectful during a Parish Council Meeting and that a sexist comment was made towards them. Complainant also alleges needs were not met under the Equality Act.

This complaint is currently being assessed by the Deputy Monitoring Officer.

 

This complaint falls under paragraph 5 of the complaints handling process as the subject member is Chairperson of the Parish Council concerned. It will therefore be referred to a JSC Sub Committee for assessment.

 

Views of the IP sought.

 

2023/16

Parish x 8

Resident

01/11/23

The complainant alleges the Councillors breached the code of conduct following a request of co-option on to the Town Council.

This complaint is currently being assessed by the Deputy Monitoring Officer.

 

This complaint falls under paragraph 5 of the complaints handling process as a subject member was Chairperson of the Parish Council at the time of the complaint. It will therefore be referred to a JSC Sub Committee for assessment.

 

Views of the IP sought.