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Code of Conduct

6 stories · discussed at 3 council meetings · 8 councils

A set of rules and principles governing the behavior of councillors and other public officials. A document outlining the expected ethical and professional standards of behavior for Bexley Council staff. A document issued to Bexley Council staff outlining expected standards of behavior and ethical conduct.

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  1. Croydon sees rise in ethics complaints against councillors in 2025, though below 2022 peak Croydon has seen a significant rise in ethics complaints lodged against councillors in 2025, with the number jumping to 17 from just two the previous year. This figure, however,... Croydon 13 March 2026
  2. Brent Council Considers Suspending Councillors for Code of Conduct Breaches Brent Council is considering new measures that could lead to the suspension of councillors found to have breached the code of conduct. The Audit and Standards Advisory Committee... Brent 7 December 2025
  3. Councillor Islam Faces Further Sanctions for Non-Compliance with Conduct Committee Directives Enfield Councillor Mohammad Islam is facing further scrutiny after failing to comply with sanctions imposed by the Councillor Conduct Committee in August. The committee is now... Enfield 22 November 2025
  4. Bexley Council Internal Audit Reveals Deficiencies in Gift and Hospitality Management Bexley Council's internal audit has revealed issues concerning the recording and management of gifts and hospitality offered to employees. The findings were presented at the... Bexley 5 October 2025
  5. Sutton Councillor Faces Code of Conduct Breach Allegations Sutton Councillor Sheldon Vestey is facing allegations of breaching the council's code of conduct, following a series of complaints regarding social media posts, disclosure of... Sutton 21 July 2025
  6. Camden Council Reviews Councillor Conduct Policies Following Emailing Scandal Elsewhere, Addresses Code of Conduct Complaints and Government Consultation Camden Council is reviewing its councillor conduct policies after a case at another council highlighted the potential for undue influence via electronic communications. The... Camden 11 July 2025