Code of Conduct complaints
Our Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour we expect from all councillors in Cornwall. On this page you can find out how to make a code of conduct complaint, read the decision notices of all complaints reported to the Standards Committee and view the reports issued by the Local Government Ombudsman.
Before you make a code of conduct complaint it is important to read the guidance included with both versions of the form carefully. It will help you see what kind of information you need to give to make sure that your complaint can be considered properly.
How to make a code of conduct complaint
You need to make a code of conduct complaint in writing. You can:
Make a code of conduct complaint online
or alternatively you can download and complete a code of conduct complaints form. Once completed the form should be returned to the council by:
- email to: standardscommittee@cornwall.gov.uk
- post to: The Monitoring Officer, c/o Simon Mansell MBE, Floor 0 East Wing
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY, - or by fax to: 01872 323833.
Please use the check list to say which parts of the code you think have been breached and then give your reasons for that.
Complaints must always be submitted in writing. However, we can help you if you have a disability that prevents you from making your complaint or makes it difficult for you to submit your complaint in writing. We can also help if English is not your first language.
If you need any support in completing this form, please let us know as soon as possible.
What happens next?
- Your complaint will be acknowledged within three working days.
- An initial assessment will be carried out within ten working days.
You can read the Local Assessment of Complaints Procedure including the judgements that the Monitoring Officer can make on your complaint.
Decision Notices
You can read the decision notices of all complaints reported to the Standards Committee by following the links below.
- Decision Notices for matters considered
- Decision Notices April 2018 to March 2019
- Decision Notices April 2017 to March 2018
- Decision Notices April 2016 to March 2017
- Decision Notices April 2015 to March 2016
- Decision Notices April 2014 to March 2015
- Decision Notices April 2013 to March 2014
- Decision Notices April 2012 to March 2013
Local Government Ombudsman reports
These reports are issued by the Local Government Ombudsman, to the Council, as a matter of public interest and sets out the complaint, the investigation and the Ombudsman's conclusions, in each case.
Our Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour we expect from all councillors in Cornwall. On this page you can find out how to make a code of conduct complaint, read the decision notices of all complaints reported to the Standards Committee and view the reports issued by the Local Government Ombudsman.
Before you make a code of conduct complaint it is important to read the guidance included with both versions of the form carefully. It will help you see what kind of information you need to give to make sure that your complaint can be considered properly.
You need to make a code of conduct complaint in writing. You can:
Make a code of conduct complaint online
or alternatively you can download and complete a code of conduct complaints form. Once completed the form should be returned to the council by:
- email to: standardscommittee@cornwall.gov.uk
- post to: The Monitoring Officer, c/o Simon Mansell MBE, Floor 0 East Wing
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY, - or by fax to: 01872 323833.
Please use the check list to say which parts of the code you think have been breached and then give your reasons for that.
Complaints must always be submitted in writing. However, we can help you if you have a disability that prevents you from making your complaint or makes it difficult for you to submit your complaint in writing. We can also help if English is not your first language.
If you need any support in completing this form, please let us know as soon as possible.
What happens next?
- Your complaint will be acknowledged within three working days.
- An initial assessment will be carried out within ten working days.
You can read the Local Assessment of Complaints Procedure including the judgements that the Monitoring Officer can make on your complaint.
You can read the decision notices of all complaints reported to the Standards Committee by following the links below.
- Decision Notices for matters considered
- Decision Notices April 2018 to March 2019
- Decision Notices April 2017 to March 2018
- Decision Notices April 2016 to March 2017
- Decision Notices April 2015 to March 2016
- Decision Notices April 2014 to March 2015
- Decision Notices April 2013 to March 2014
- Decision Notices April 2012 to March 2013
These reports are issued by the Local Government Ombudsman, to the Council, as a matter of public interest and sets out the complaint, the investigation and the Ombudsman's conclusions, in each case.