Thursday, January 13, 2011

Case Summary - Oakham Town Council Cllr Martin Brookes

Case Summary - Oakham Town Council

Case no.SBE-10830-YQYRZ, SBE-10831-X56TG, SBE-10862-4J5V1, SBE-10863-S3D3P, SBE-10864-8LGKP, SBE-10897-NQJGC  SBE-10898-PKXBD, SBE-10899-3V72L, SBE-10900-73Z4N, SFE-000009, SFE-000014, SFE-000023, SFE-000026, SFE-000027
Adjudication Panel Tribunal no.TBC
Member(s):Mr Martin Brookes
Date received:15 Jun 2010
Date completed: 21 Dec 2010

Allegation:

Allegations included that Councillor Brookes made false accusations, inaccurate statements, disrespectful and abusive comments on his blogs and that he caused criminal damage to council property, displayed offensive images in a public place

Standards Board outcome:

The ethical standards officer referred the matter to the First-tier Tribunal (Local Government Standards in England) for determination.

Case Summary

This case has been referred to the First-tier Tribunal for determination.
For more information on this case, contact the First-tier Tribunal.
http://www.adjudicationpanel.tribunals.gov.uk

Relevant paragraphs of the Code of Conduct

3(1). You must treat others with respect
3(2)(b) You must not bully anyone

5. You must not conduct yourself in a manner which could reasonably be regarded as bringing your office or authority into disrepute.

Relevant links

The Adjudication Panel for England

04 January 2011