No investigations are taking place following two police referrals during the row between Northumberland County Council’s political leadership and chief executive.

Daljit Lally was placed on ‘extended leave’ in early August, just after she emailed all county councillors with what she claimed were ‘serious whistle-blowing concerns’.

The row with the Conservative administration resulted in a range of allegations and counter-allegations in leaked emails since, although nothing has been made concrete publicly, with Mrs Lally and the political leadership declining to comment.

The fall-out saw two cabinet members, including the deputy leader, resign before Coun. Peter Jackson was ousted as leader by a motion of no confidence.

Following a staffing appeals committee behind closed doors on October 5, Mrs Lally has now resumed her role at the council.

It is believed that the preliminary findings by an independent consultant were of no evidence of wrongdoing by Mrs Lally, but it has been underlined that the investigation process has not yet been completed.

Widely believed to have been suspended, it is understood that the council constitution prevents this period from lasting any longer than two months.

A county council spokesman said the authority did not comment on individual staffing matters, while Northumbria Police said there was no ongoing investigation.