Dear John Hanlon
 
Freedom of Information Act 2000
 
Thank you for your request for information that was received on 16 March
2023 concerning:
 
Dear Liverpool City Council,

At Liverpool City Council's Audit Committee on the 15/03/2023 Labour
Councillor Ruth Bennett stated unequivocally that abuse at staff, was
actively being "encouraged by some councillors."

Based on this please provide the following information:

1. All documentation Councillor Ruth Bennett has relating to her claim
that abuse of staff is actively being "encouraged by some councillors."
The information should include, but not limited to; emails, letters,
texts, social media content, Council minutes and complaints?
2. All documentation the Council has relating to Ruth Bennett's claim that
abuse of staff is actively being "encouraged by some councillors." The
information should include, but not limited to; emails, letters, texts,
social media content, Council minutes and complaints?

3. A list of all Councillor's names Ruth Bennett was referring to at the
Audit Committee meeting?

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Yours sincerely 
 
Information Team
Liverpool City Council 
 
 
 
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Dear John Hanlon
 
Thank you for your request for information received on 16 March 2023.
 
Please find attached our response to your request.
 
Yours sincerely 
 
Information Team
Liverpool City Council 
 
 
 
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