An independent report into Brighton & Hove City Council’s waste service has been published.
The 17-page report, by King’s Counsel Aileen McColgan, was called for by council leader Bella Sankey after whistleblowers came forward alleging sex discrimination, racial harassment and other abuses.
The KC spoke to more than 70 witnesses from all levels and jobs within the Cityclean service and released her report today after a three-month investigation.
The KC was provided with extensive documentary evidence from a number of sources and heard numerous accounts of appalling behaviour faced by staff and managers at Cityclean.
Council leader Bella Sankey immediately called for an inquiry after becoming leader in May following whistleblowing disclosures about behaviours at Cityclean, and ensured an independent KC was instructed.
Councillor Sankey said: “Anyone reading this report will be deeply shocked at what they read.
“I have rightly apologised on behalf of Brighton & Hove City Council to every member of staff past and present who has been affected by the toxic culture that was allowed to grow and fester within Cityclean.”
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