Report of Councillor Troy Tester on behalf of the Cabinet.

(To follow)

This matter was proposed by Councillor Tester on behalf of the Cabinet and seconded by Councillor Smethers.

Resolved:  That the updated code of conduct for employees be approved and adopted.

Report of Senior Head of Corporate Development and Governance.

Cabinet lead member: Councillor Troy Tester.

Full council recommended to approve the revised code of conduct for employees of the borough council.

16.1 Cabinet considered the report of the senior head of corporate development and governance.  The code of conduct laid out the standards of behaviour expected of council employees.  The code formed part of the contract of employment and must be followed.  A breach of the code could lead to disciplinary action and even dismissal depending on the severity of the breach.

16.2 Minor revisions to the code were proposed and included reference to safeguarding, the use of loyalty cards when purchasing items on behalf of the council and the form for declaring personal relationships at work.  A copy of the revised code was appended to the report.  These revisions had been undertaken in consultation with Unison and with consideration to ACAS best practice guidance and the needs of the business.

* 16.3 Resolved:  That full council be recommended to approve the revised code of conduct for employees of the borough council.