Making complaints after 8 May

From 8 May 2008, if you wish to complain that a member has breached the Code of Conduct, you must address your complaint to the standards committee at your local authority. Complaints received by the Standards Board from 8 May 2008 will be returned with instructions to forward them to the standards committee.

For more information about the new arrangements:

visit the local assessment section of our website
email us at enquiries@standardsboard.gov.uk
call us on 0845 078 8181

How to complain

If you are unhappy about the way a councillor or member of a local authority has behaved, you can complain to the Standards Board for England.

The guide below explains who and what you can complain about and how to go about it.

Please note: this guide relates to the Code of Conduct 2001. You may therefore also like to consider our guidance on the revised Code and behaviour covered by the Code of Conduct 2007 .

It's available in English and seven other languages. You can print out and fill in the form to help you include all the required details.

The guide and form are in pdf format and open in a new window. They are also available in Braille, audio and large print. To request copies, please call 0800 107 2001 or email newcomplaints@standardsboard.gov.uk.