On 18 March 2022, the government published its response to the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) review and recommendations on local government ethical standards. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC), Steve Trice, said: “After so much work by the CSPL which produced its clear, evidence-based
SLCC and NALC are currently working jointly on a body of work to address issues in the sector around conduct. The work is not solely focused on sanctions, instead it covers a broad range of potential interventions that could be used to address, manage or flag early potential issues. We are keen to seek member’s
HS2 Ltd is to release documents about the high-speed rail project that detail discussions with Theresa May’s government over the scheme’s planned completion dates. It follows a two-and-a-half year legal battle by a GP who fears a “cover-up” took place to mask delays. The Government-owned firm has previously admitted the papers could lead to ministers
