A Northumberland councillor spoke of “deep concerns” about the local authority’s complaints procedures as two of Northumberland’s most senior politicians were cleared of misconduct.
Independent investigations have found no wrongdoing by either John Riddle or Richard Wearmouth, two members of the county’s Conservative cabinet, following complaints made by the council’s chief executive and head of HR.
The complaints, dating back to October 2020, came amid turbulent months of high controversy at the council – with clashes between senior officers and elected councillors, CEO Daljit Lally being placed on leave, and ex-council leader Peter Jackson deposed.
