DBS checks now compulsory for Hackney’s elected politicians
The move follows two recent cases of ex-councillors being charged with sex offences
The move follows two recent cases of ex-councillors being charged with sex offences
Gooch fills seat vacated by former councillor Lee Laudat-Scott
Standards committee recommends council immediately adopts new safeguarding measures
Voters are off to the polls in London Fields and Stoke Newington wards
Cllr Sharon Patrick replaces Lee Laudat-Scott, who was charged last week with sexually assaulting a boy under the age of 13
Lee Laudat-Scott, 48, appeared in court today charged with sexually assaulting a boy under the age of 13
New Speaker Sheila Suso-Runge welcomes Laudat-Scott and says he’ll be a ‘great partner’