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Rochdale council accused of sitting on finding that CEO ‘touched and grinded’ on junior colleague
- Rochdale council suspended chief executive James Binks after details of the inquiry became public in the local press.
- The inquiry found that James Binks touched and grinded a junior colleague in a Manchester bar.
- Manchester City Council notified Rochdale about the inquiry on 24 October, weeks before suspension.
- Rochdale reportedly reviewed a redacted copy of the findings before taking any action.
- Labour MP Elsie Blundell urged action to reassure women and girls about safety.
- The inquiry also found senior officials made later comments and delayed investigations.
- The leadership defended the delay, saying the leader could not act until he had seen the report and options.
- Binks took over as Rochdale chief executive in April, before the current controversy.
- Councillors described Rochdale's handling of the grooming scandal as ongoing and problematic.
- The inquiry identified multiple officials involved and potential departures following findings.
- Rochdale council leaders faced questions over how long they waited to act after receiving the redacted report.
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