Issue - meetings

This report informs Members of the outcome of the annual review of the Council’s Whistleblowing Policy.

The report advised of the outcome of the annual review of the Borough Council’s Whistleblowing Policy, which identified that no changes were required at this time.  It was noted that, to align with best practice, ownership of the Policy was being transferred to the Director of Central Services and Deputy Chief Executive as the officer responsible for personnel and Human Resources.  Members were advised that this matter had also been considered by the Audit Committee at its meeting of 18 January 2021 (Minute number AU 21/6 refers).

RESOLVED:  That the Whistleblowing Policy, attached as Annex 1 to the report, be approved.