Whistleblowing policy

Whistleblowing is the term used to describe the disclosure of information about suspected wrongdoing or dangers identified at work.

We believe that anyone who raises any type of concern about work that they believe to be true should be treated with respect and should not suffer as a result. Some examples of whistleblowing concerns include:

• Any criminal offence (such as fraud or theft) 
• Any breach of a legal obligation or duty
• A miscarriage of justice
• A danger to the health and safety of any individual
• Dangers to the environment
• Deliberate concealment of information tending to show any of the above five matters 

How to raise a concern

Concerns can be raised through any of the contacts mentioned in the attached policy. The Council's primary whistleblowing contacts are as follows:

The Report Concerns Whistleblowing Contact Service

Tel: 01603 224433

Email: reportconcerns@norfolk.gov.uk

For Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) 

Access the FRS Speak Up reporting form on the theiline.co.uk

Tel: 0800 022 3818

We believe that any worker should feel confident and able to voice whistleblowing concerns openly under this policy. However, we accept that some workers may wish to raise a concern confidentially or anonymously. 

The Employment Rights Act 1996 provides protection under the law for whistleblowers, and any whistleblower will be protected and supported by the Council.