Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council takes all allegations of fraud very seriously. The Council has a range of internal and external policies, procedures and controls in place to help prevent and detect fraud, protect public resources and ensure that any concerns are considered and addressed appropriately.
As part of this work, the Council has collaborated with other Northern Ireland councils and the Department for Infrastructure following the Northern Ireland Audit Office report, Public Bodies’ Response to Misrepresented Soil Analysis. This includes the Fraud Risk in Planning - Regional Response Protocol, which outlines a coordinated approach to identifying, preventing and responding to fraud risks within the planning system.
If you have any suspicions of fraud or corruption within planning, please refer to the Guidelines for Reporting Suspicions of Fraud or Corruption, set out in the Council’s Anti-Fraud & Corruption Policy.