Revised Whistleblowing Policy
June 15, 2026 Director of Law & Governance and Monitoring Officer (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Director of Law & Governance and Monitoring Officer approved the revised Whistleblowing Policy on 15/06/2026. The policy was updated to include legislative changes regarding sexual harassment as a protected disclosure and to update contact details.
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Purpose
To ensure the policy is up to date and appropriate governance arrangements in place.
Decision
To approve the policy:
The key changes are as follows:
· the legislative change which came into effect on 6 April 2026 (Employment Rights Act 2025 – amendments to Employment Rights Act 1996) in respect of the addition of a standalone protected disclosure category for sexual harassment.
· an update to contacts/roles at Annex 1.
Reasons for the decision
The current version is out of date and in need of a review and revision.
Alternative options considered
N/A
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Jun 2026 |