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Councils could get powers to suspend members

Councils could get powers to suspend councillors found to have breached their code of conduct under government proposals.

By Ellie Ames, Dan Peters | 19 December 2024
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Councils could get powers to suspend councillors found to have breached their code of conduct under government proposals.

A consultation has opened on measures to strengthen the standards regime for councils in England, including the introduction of a mandatory minimum code of conduct.

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