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West Sussex is a gold class ‘Local Democracy’ achiever
01.06.10
West Sussex County Council was named the ‘Local Democracy Award’ gold winner at last week’s 2010 LGcommunications Reputation Awards. Sponsored by Standards for England for the second year running, the award aims to recognise those local authorities demonstrating good government, widened involvement and effective feedback to citizens on its performance.
Read the full press releaseStandards for England ‘Much Improved’ councils… heads above the rest!
14.05.10
Wendover Parish Council has been named ‘Much Improved Council of the Year’ at the National Association of Local Council’s (NALC) ‘Local Council Awards 2010’ in London on Thursday 13th May.
Campbell Park Parish Councillor Suspended for Three Months
31.03.10
Following a Standards for England (SfE) investigation, Councillor Isabella Forsyth-Fraser has been found to have breached two parts of the members’ Code of Conduct (the Code) by the First-tier Tribunal (Local Government Standards in England).
Standards are a winner for Leeds
25.03.10
Leeds City Council has been named as one of the most ethical authorities in the country, winning in the Standards and Ethics category at the LGC Awards 2010.
Parish Councillor Suspended for Four Months
25.03.10
Astley Village Parish Councillor Rod Fraser was suspended from office for four months on Wednesday (24 March) after he was found to have breached several parts of the members’ Code of Conduct (the Code).
2010 Annual Assembly of Standards Committees Booking Up Fast
24.03.10
Authorities looking to secure places at the 2010 Annual Assembly of Standards Committees, ‘A place for standards’, are being urged to book sooner rather than later, as demand for places is already very high.
Strong local government support for the local standards framework
05.03.10
The local government standards framework is working and is having a positive influence on member behaviour, according to a review published today by Standards for England (SfE).
Booking opens for 2010 Annual Assembly of Standards Committees
22.02.10
Booking has opened for ‘A place for standards’, the 2010 Annual Assembly of Standards Committees. The event takes place at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on 18 and 19 October.
Eden District Councillor Suspended for Six Months
25.01.10
Eden District Councillor John Lynch was suspended from office for six months on Wednesday (20th January), after he was found to have disclosed confidential information and brought his office and authority into disrepute.
The First-tier Tribunal's Decision on the Conduct of Councillor Andy Sutton
22.01.10
Following a Standards for England (SfE) investigation, Councillor Andy Sutton has been found to have breached several parts of the members’ Code of Conduct by the Adjudication Panel for England (APE), now known as the First-tier Tribunal (Local Government Standards in England).
The First-tier Tribunal's Final Decision on the conduct of Councillor Anne Bishop
19.01.10
Following a Standards for England (SfE) investigation, Councillor Anne Bishop has been found to have breached several parts of the members’ Code of Conduct by the Adjudication Panel for England (APE), now known as the First-tier Tribunal (Local Government Standards in England).
Standards Committees can take a lead from 'notable practice'
14.01.10
A new piece of research is being made available to standards committees at authorities throughout England.
