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Leeds denies cover-up over social care grievance

A senior Leeds City Council member has denied a ‘cover-up’ amid suggestions concerned frontline social workers have submitted a grievance over high caseloads.

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By Dan Peters | 18 July 2022

A senior Leeds City Council member has denied a ‘cover-up' amid suggestions concerned frontline social workers have submitted a grievance over high caseloads.

Leeds' executive member for social care, Fiona Venner, rejected claims of a cover-up but refused to discuss ‘confidential HR matters' in a public meeting.

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