Council chiefs stay silent after employee wins dismissal case

by Ross Lidbetter

ross.lidbetter@essnmedia.co.uk

Council chiefs are remaining tight-lipped about the final outcome of an employment tribunal.

Alan Langridge won his case for constructive unfair dismissal in September after a tribunal found he was forced out of his job as a senior council officer at Croydon Council.

He claimed he was left feeling "very ill" because of the way he was treated at the end of his nine-year stint working on the council's finances.

A remedy hearing – to decide the pay-out Mr Langridge would receive – was due to be be held on Monday, but that hearing didn't go ahead as it appears the two parties have come to an agreement.

A spokesman for Croydon Council told the Advertiser: "While understanding your interest, I regret that the council is unable to comment further on this matter as it has now been resolved and in reaching agreement both parties have agreed to be bound by a confidentiality clause."

Mr Langridge's legal team also confirmed they couldn't comment any further on the matter.

The 45-year-old was set to receive a pay-out amounting to tens of thousands of pounds.