Decision details
Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy
PDF 93 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To review and update the Policy across each of the Councils and have a single aligned Policy across the Partnership.
Decision:
Resolved:
1. That the Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy attached at Appendix 1 within the report be approved; and
2. That authority be delegated to the S151 Officer, to review and make minor amendments to the Policy to reflect changes in legislation, statutory guidance or contact details, following consultation with the portfolio holder.
Reasons for the decision:
By seeking to prevent fraud and encouraging the reporting of potential corruption, the Council can better safeguard the public funds that it administers.
Alternative options considered:
Not having a Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy - rejected as the Council has statutory obligations to have measures in place to tackle fraud.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Report author: Rebecca James
Publication date: 10/12/2025
Date of decision: 10/12/2025
Decided at meeting: 10/12/2025 - Cabinet
Date comes into force if not called in: 19/12/2025
Call-in deadline date: 18/12/2025
Current call-in Count: 0
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