Prosecutors to get evidence that Stafford Council boss failed to declare full extent of his financial interests

Councillor Heenan holds a number of high-profile business and charitable posts and in February made an apology to councillors saying he misunderstood the regulations.

Staffordshire Police started investigating a complaint made against Mr Heenan in April and now say they are reviewing their evidence after lengthy inquiries.

Spokesman Sarah Davison said: "Staffordshire Police has conducted a detailed investigation following concerns raised about the conduct of a senior elected member at Stafford Borough Council.

"Police officers have recently interviewed the individual regarding these matters following his voluntary attendance at a Staffordshire police station, however Staffordshire police can confirm that no arrests have been made .

"Officers will now review the information gathered and will be submitting a file to the Crown Prosecution Service for their consideration."

The Localism Act 2011 made it a criminal offence for a councillor not to declare their financial interests.

Mr Heenan was shown overwhelming levels of support after he survived a vote of no confidence in his leadership of the council earlier this year after calls for him to quit from four councillors.

Council spokesman Will Conaghan today said it was not appropriate to comment while and the police investigation was ongoing.

Independent councillor Robert Stephens, a former member of Mr Heenan's Conservative group in Stafford, led the calls for the leader's resignation.

He said: "As representatives of the council it is incumbent on all of us to ensure those who lead us do so with impartiality."

Matthew Ellis, Staffordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, said back in April that a final decision on the case would take just four weeks. But no decision to charge Mr Heenan or drop the case has been made six months later.

Mr Heenan's updated records show he holds 10 'employment' roles and various additional charitable and public body posts.

The row centred on failing to declare the fact he was company secretary for Ise Estates Ltd, Ise Trading Ltd and Greatrex Ltd.