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Reporting fraud or malpractice

 
Are you concerned that somebody you know, or have had contact with, may be abusing Council services or premises? Or are you working with the Council and have witnessed malpractice?

The Council now has a free 24-hour Reporting Line that you can call. All reports are treated in the strictest confidence.

The number is: 0800 169 6975

What kind of thing should I report?

You can use this number to report:

  • fraud
  • risks to health and safety
  • illegal practices
  • Council members not meeting their obligations
  • a cover up of any of the above.

I have seen something but I'm not sure I want to report it

People often feel nervous of coming forward and reporting malpractices that they have witnessed. It is important to remember that these issues affect everybody and may be costing the Council and the tax payer money.

It is of benefit to all residents of the borough that these illegal activities are identified and stopped as soon as possible.

Reporting other fraud

Find out how you can report benefits fraud.

Get information on data matching and how this can be used to detect benefit fraud.

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Contact information

  • 0800 169 6975