Mystery surrounds the full details behind the suspensions or what rank the staff involved had reached within the department, although sources suggested they were “senior” figures.
An investigation to establish the facts is understood to have begun on Friday afternoon and a series of internal interviews are likely to be held. A timetable for the probe has not been set out.
Press officials said yesterday that “standard” procedure had kicked in and that it was normal for staff to be suspended following public complaints if there was any potential for the issue to be serious.
But it was made clear that initial checks had not pointed to any “wrong-doing”.
A spokeswoman said: “We can confirm that two members of staff have been suspended following an external complaint – this is in line with standard council procedures. At this time there is no indication of any wrong doing.
“The next step is for the council to carry out a full investigation.”
The suspensions cap a turbulent month for Camden’s parking services. Earlier this month a parking warden was arrested after allegedly punching a driver in Gospel Oak.
He pleaded not guilty and a court hearing is due to be held later this year.
Camden New Journal
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