FI16558
Request
- How many complaints made against Councillors in the DDC area (all Councils within its area) in the year 2024 were referred for formal investigation and what was the cost (fee) for each formal investigation and what was the total for 2024?
- How many complaints made against Councillors in the DDC area (all Councils within its area) in the year 2025 (to date) were referred for a formal investigation and what was the cost (fee) for each investigation and what is the total spent in 2025 to date?
- Please supply how many of the complaints referred to a formal investigation were against District Members and how many for Town Council Members or Parish Council Members.
Response
1. Three cases were referred for investigation.
Town/Parish Councillor Investigation: £6,247.10
Town/Parish Councillor Investigation: £4,000.00
District Councillor Investigation: £3,063.75
2. No cases have been referred for investigation and there are therefore no costs.
3. Two relate to Town/Parish Councillors and one relates to a District Councillor.