The Principal Lawyer: Litigation & Governance presented the report of the Director of Law and Governance which was an annual report required by the Council’s Whistleblowing Policy. The report summarised the number / nature of the concerns raised under the Whistleblowing Policy, details of the service(s) to which the concerns relate, and the steps being taken to investigate the concerns further, and any relevant matters or issues that had arisen in connection with the Whistleblowing Policy. It was noted that there was a minimum number of complaints and they were related to two areas. They had been investigated.  

Members questioned the methods available for reporting concerns.

Resolved: That the report be noted.