Complaints about councillors

The Standards Committee of the Council is responsible for considering complaints that a Councillor (also known as a member) or co-opted member of Wirral Council may have breached the Code of Conduct for Members.

Please read the Information for potential complainants guide and Assessment Criteria before making a complaint.

If you decide to make a complaint about a member or co-opted member of Wirral Council you will need to complete the Complaint form and Equalities monitoring form.

These forms can also be obtained from the Council’s Monitoring Officer:

Director of Law, HR and Asset Management
Wallasey Town Hall
Brighton Street
Wallasey
Wirral
Merseyside
CH44 8ED

Tel: 0151 691 8498
Fax: 0151 691 8482

The Complaint form is also available from any Council One Stop Shop.

If you are unsure about the process please contact the Monitoring Officer before submitting a complaint.

Please return completed Complaint and Equalities monitoring forms to the Monitoring Officer.

Guidance on making a complaint is also available on the website of the Standards Board for England