HALF of Edinburgh Council’s Labour administration are facing investigations for breaches of code of conduct after a “rule-breaking” party in…
administration are facing investigations for breaches of code of conduct after a “rule-breaking” party in the City Chambers.candidates posted pictures online of a"thank-you’ gathering attended by at least five other administration councillors and party activists.
And now, six councillors - half of the ruling group of 12 members - are set to face standards investigations after it emerged that councillor Scott Arthur,Planning convener James Dalgleish, culture and communities convener Val Walker and integration joint board chair Tim Pogson had previously been named as attending.
The event was hosted by Chris Murray, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Westminster candidate, and Tracy Gilbert, candidate for Edinburgh North and Leith. The code of conduct prohibits the use of council resources “without thinking about the implications or consequences, unlawfully, for any party political or campaigning activities or matters relating to these or improperly”.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Glasgow to Edinburgh train fares cut from £28.90 to £14.90 under new pilotScotRail has announced that it will be cutting fares on several train routes to encourage people to ditch their cars in a new Scottish Government-funded project.
Læs mere »
Councils in line for windfall after plan to lower pension contributions approvedProposals to cut the amount local authorities pay towards worker pensions were pushed through
Læs mere »
West Lothian College continues partnership with Edinburgh Napier UniversityThe two institutions have agreed a further five-year collaboration agreement.
Læs mere »
Edinburgh Filmhouse charity reaches deal with new owners to save cinemaA MUCH-LOVED Edinburgh cinema could return after a deal was struck between campaigners and the building’s new owners.
Læs mere »
Duchess of Edinburgh visits Wiltshire equine therapy centreSophie spent time with the horses, staff and children at the Gul Outdoor Therapy Centre in Wiltshire.
Læs mere »
Maggie Chapman: I hope you join thousands marching for climate action in EdinburghTHE Paris Agreement was a critical moment in time when the world truly seemed to stop just for a second and listen. People looked like they were…
Læs mere »