Investigation regarding the conduct of a Member in relation to Thurrock Council’s operations and investment activities

News types: Investigations

Published: 3 January 2024

This Press Notice concerns the opening of an investigation into the relevant Member. The investigation does not relate to any persons other than the relevant Member and it would not be fair to treat any part of this announcement as constituting or evidencing an investigation into any other persons or entities.

The Financial Reporting Council (“FRC”) has commenced an investigation in relation to the conduct of a Member in relation to compliance with governance, reporting, regulations and professional standards relating to Thurrock Council’s operations and investment activities for the financial years ended 31 March 2018 to 31 March 2022.

The decision was made at a meeting of the FRC’s Conduct Committee on 21 November 2023.

The investigation will be conducted by the FRC’s Executive Counsel under the Accountancy Scheme.

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