Councillors' Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Council under Section 26-37 and schedule 4 of the Localism Act 2011. It defines the standards of conduct which will be required of all Members of the authority in the carrying out of their duties, and in their relationships with the authority, the authority’s officers and others. All Councillors are required to observe this Code.

The Code of Conduct is contained in the Council's Constitution.

The Council will review every complaint received against Councillors under the Members' Code of Conduct. To make a complaint against a Councillor, please see the Complaint Against Councillors page.