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EXCLUSIVE: Ministers look to strengthen councillor standards

The new Government is considering options to strengthen the standards and conduct for those in local government, The MJ understands.

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By Dan Peters | 24 October 2024
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The new Government is considering options to strengthen the standards and conduct for those in local government, The MJ understands.

Such a move could include giving councils more powers to address serious misbehaviour by elected members.

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