Birmingham City Council has introduced a new policy to make it easier for whistleblowers to report their concerns.
A dedicated email, postal address and email have been set up and monthly summary reports will be set to be sent to heads of services and the council’s deputy leader, Cllr Ian Ward to ensure regular monitoring.
The changes follow Sir Bob Kerslake’s review into the local authority’s performance and governance, which highlighted numerous weaknesses.
Cllr Ian Ward, deputy leader of Birmingham City Council, said: ‘We have welcomed the advice and recommendations put forward by Sir Bob Kerslake, Ian Kershaw and Peter Clarke and have developed a thorough and robust policy on whistleblowing.
‘This will help to ensure that we comply with the highest standards of openness, honesty and accountability. Staff, citizens and any other concerned parties or individuals can now be assured that if they have worries about potential serious wrongdoing, they will be listened to and their concerns dealt with quickly and confidentially.’
