Find out about councillor conduct

Under the Localism Act 2011, the council has a duty to promote and maintain high standards of conduct by its councillors and any co-opted members.  

Councillor Code of Conduct

View our Councillors' Code of Conduct. (PDF, 253 KB)

Councillors are also expected to follow the:

• Probity In Planning Local Code of Practice - Handbook
• Joint Protocol on Councillor & Officer Relationships
• Social Media Guidance for Councillors
• Councillor Email Signature Guidance

You can find a copy of each councillor's register of interests using our Councillor search (opens new window). The search will also help you to find contact details and committee memberships.

You can also view the code of conduct and register of interests at our Millmead offices during normal office hours.

Progress with complaints against Councillors

Read more about the progress with complaints against Councillors in the following documents:

• Decisions taken on Complaints against Borough and Parish Councillors in the previous calendar year (PDF, 101 KB)
• Annual report of the Monitoring Officer regarding misconduct allegations (PDF, 147 KB)