Decision details

Consideration was given to a complaint about Councillor Granger, Barwell Parish Council. It had been alleged that Councillor Granger had been verbally abusive towards a member of the public (the complainant) during a telephone conversation. It was noted that informal resolution had been explored but had not been possible to achieve.

Members felt that an investigation would not provide any additional information as it would be the complainant’s word against the subject member’s. It was, therefore, felt that Councillor Granger should be requested to send a written apology to the complainant. It was also requested that Councillor Granger be reminded to be mindful of his tone and the way he spoke to people in future.

It was moved by Councillor O’Shea, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED –

(i)            Councillor Granger be requested to send a written apology to the complainant;

(ii)           Councillor Granger be reminded to be mindful of the way he speaks to others;

(iii)          The report and decision be made public.