Conduct of Councillors

A code of conduct helps to makes sure that our councillors do the right things in a timely, inclusive, open, honest and accountable manner. 

View the Code of Conduct for Members.  (PDF, 295 KB)

Complaints about Members 

Anyone can submit a complaint about a councillor who has breached the Members' Code of Conduct. Complaints should be sent to the Council's Monitoring Officer who considers the lawfulness and fairness of Council decision-making, ensuring compliance with codes and protocols as well as promoting good governance and high ethical standards.

Submit a complaint about a councillor

You can also submit a complaint by:

• email: foiandcomplaints@stockton.gov.uk 
• telephone: 01642 527521 between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday
• post: Information Governance Team at Information and Improvement, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6BJ

Our process for dealing with Councillor complaints is set out in the arrangements for dealing with a complaint against a Councillor (PDF, 212 KB).