The Principal Lawyer: Litigation & Governance presented the report of the Director of Law and Corporate Services 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 reported that During the period 1 April 2023 to date there had been one whistleblowing report made. The concerns/issues raised are within the Resources Directorate in respect of the acquisition of corporate IT systems. Actions and next steps were noted.

Resolved – That the report be noted.