Laura Sharman 11 January 2018

Ex-council deputy leader 'breached' code of conduct over parking fines

The former deputy leader of Sandwell Council has breached the code of conduct for underselling a public toilet to a friend, and attempting to quash parking tickets for his wife and children.

The council's standards sub-committee found cllr Mahboob Hussain had breached the code of conduct 12 times.

He was accused of the 'improper involvement' in the sale of three public toilets well below their market value in 2011-12.

He was also accused of instructing officers to reduce or cancel three parking tickets for his wife and sons.

Cllr Hussain told The Birmingham Mail: 'I have always strongly refuted the allegations made against me and would have liked the opportunity to defend myself fully.'

The council will decide what action to take against cllr Hussain in the next few weeks.

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know image

Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know

Councils and mayors are to be handed a central role in developing skills pipelines for local industries, as the Government unveils what it calls a ‘fundamental change’ to the education system aimed at tackling youth unemployment. Here's what council leaders and officers need to know.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Principal Housing Lawyer - Epping Forest District Council

Essex County Council
Up to £48.50 per hour
Principal Housing Lawyer - Epping Forest District Council Epping, Essex£37.82 PAYE / £48.50 Umbrella Full-Time, Temporary 36 Hours per Week Closing Da England, Essex, Epping
Recuriter: Essex County Council

AMHP Social Worker

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council
Negotiable
Support people through mental health challenges and help shape better lives across our borough England, London
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Senior AMHP Social Worker

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council
Negotiable
Be a steady hand in complex times - lead with compassion and make a real difference in mental health social work England, London
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Social Worker - Adults Social Care

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council
Negotiable
England, London
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Business Support Officer - Children's Residential

Kirklees Metropolitan Council
£26,403 - £28,142
As corporate parents, we are committed to ensuring that Children’s Residential Care is always a positive and nurturing experience. Kirklees, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Linkedin Banner