Press Release

PRESS RELEASE
22 January 2021

Barnard Castle Town Council – Employment Tribunal Judgement
Barnard Castle Town Council accepts the findings from the Employment Tribunal case in relation to the unfair dismissal of its former Deputy Town Clerk, Mrs Jane Woodward. It has been a difficult time for all concerned, and the council offers its unreserved apologies to Mrs Woodward and the electorate of Barnard Castle. The council will now be looking to carry out a complete review of its policies and procedures in relation to all future staffing matters.

Notes for editors:
The Employment Tribunal (Case no. 2503858/2019) was held remotely by Cloud Video Platform on 2nd to 9th November 2020. Reserved Judgement issued 4 January 2021.