Minutes:
Councillor A Watson
Having looked at the reasons for the Independent Review of the Employment Tribunal case award, for it not being before the Press and public. What is the justification for the public/the council taxpayer who are picking up the bill of £1.5m, plus officer and legal costs, to be denied the opportunity to evidence themselves of this investigation, which this Council was informed would be thorough and transparent. How can it be when this report is being presented in camera? The public have a right to know that lessons have been learned and procedures are in place to prevent this experience ever happening again.
The Head of Legal and Democratic Services thanked Councillor Watson for his question and provided a response.