00:00Newcastle City Council has set out an action plan after a local government association review
00:06raised concerns about behaviour, trust and workplace culture. The review called for a reset
00:12while finding improvements had already been made since concerns emerged. Council leader
00:17Colin Ferguson said the report reflected a snapshot of the past and that changes following
00:23May's elections had altered the authority. The new plan includes councillor training,
00:28a debate not hate pledge, greater scrutiny and updated guidance for staff.
00:33Opposition councillors welcomed efforts to improve trust and create a more respectful
00:38working environment across the council following the review's recommendations.
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