A mayor is under investigation after being accused of not taking appropriate action over the alleged behaviour of an advisor who subsequently resigned.
A whistleblowing inquiry found Nigel Pauley, advisor to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor Nik Johnson, "caused stress and strain to colleagues".
The report, seen by the BBC, found Labour's Mr Johnson was "fully aware" of Mr Pauley's behaviour.
The mayor said he could not comment while an investigation was ongoing.
Mr Pauley said as he has "been barred from having access to the report by the [Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA)] I cannot comment on its contents".
But he added: "I utterly refute any improper behaviour on the part of myself or the mayor, who is a person of utmost integrity. As am I."
The investigation began after an anonymous whistleblowing complaint was made to CPCA board member, Conservative councillor Ryan Fuller, in October 2021.
It made allegations in relation to behaviour and the use of a government procurement card.
An independent investigation was launched.
In March, a report set out the findings of the external investigator, which stated: "I have addressed the issues raised by the whistleblower and I believe that the evidence gathered supports the allegations made.
"I do believe that the behaviour demonstrated by [Mr Pauley] is suggestive of someone who does not recognise his duty to the authority in terms of ethics or the professional conduct required of him and that the...
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