Handling of Councillor Code of Conduct Complaints - Associated Guidance

September 7, 2026 Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Democracy and Standards Committee of North Northamptonshire Council approved guidance documents on handling Councillor Code of Conduct complaints on 07 September 2026. The approved guidance covers determining the scope of complaints, confidentiality, and procedures for standards hearing panels. The council will incorporate these documents into its standards framework and publish them on its website.

Full council record

Decision

 RESOLVED that the guidance documents, as follows, be approved:

(i)                 The guidance on determining the scope of councillor code of conduct complaints be approved.

(ii)                The guidance on confidentiality in councillor code of conduct complaints be approved.

(iii)              The guidance and process for standards hearing panels, incorporation of the approved guidance documents into the council’s standards framework and publication on the council’s website be approved.

Supporting Documents

Appendix 1 - DRAFT Scope of Complaints including rejection.pdf
Handling of Councillor Code of Conduct Complaints - Associated Guidance Report.pdf
Appendix 2 - DRAFT Confidentiality Guidance FINAL DRAFT.pdf
Appendix 3 - DRAFT Standards Hearing Panel.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 Sep 2026