The leader of The City of Edinburgh Council is under investigation following reports made through the council’s whistleblower helpline last winter.
Cllr Cammy Day told The Edinburgh Reporter on Saturday that he has “no idea what this complaint is about”.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, we received a report of inappropriate behaviour. Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
According to The Times police have interviewed senior council officers and politicians. Two complaints made through the council’s Safecall whistleblowing system last winter were passed to the police by the then Chief Executive, Andrew Kerr, and the council’s legal adviser, Nick Smith. Police did not mount an investigation due to “insufficient evidence”. Another complaint was then made six weeks ago.
No information is available on the specifics of any of these complaints and Cllr Day said he does not know what the complaints are about, nor has he been contacted by police, but would be happy to help with any investigation.
Cllr Day has been the elected member for Forth Ward since 2008 and council leader since 2022, heading up a minority administration.
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