Skipton Town Hall, home of the town council A £44,000 investigation into alleged corruption at Skipton Town Council failed to find any wrongdoing, it has emerged. The investigation, instigated by a small number of councillors and approved by the full council found ‘no evidence whatsoever of corruption or fraudulent activity’. A separate probe by the police also concluded no wrongdoing, the council has confirmed. In addition to the £43,960 paid to outside bodies, including the Society for Local Council Clerks (SLCC), the council has in the last few months made financial settlements to former staff members and is facing an employment tribunal later this year.