Last updated:
4th August 2025
Bribery and corruption
Corrupt practices where officials receive bribes influencing council decisions
Bribery and corruption is when Council workers, or anyone working on behalf of the Council accepts a bribe, money or gift and they decide or are persuaded to make a decision that favours a person, business or organisation as a result.
Examples of bribery:
- A Council worker accepts a paid for holiday or hospitality for awarding a contract, or a job to a particular candidate
- A Councillor accepts payment from a 3rd party so one particular business is favoured in a bidding process
- There is retaliation towards the Council or an individual for not accepting a bribe
- A Manager accepts a payment from a business to make a particular decision
- A Council worker accepts a gift for a business to increase service provided or to secure future works
You can report high level/serious bribery or corruption directly to the Serious Fraud Office:
