Civility & Respect

Certificate confirming that Martlesham Council have signed up to the Civility and Respect Pledge. Martlesham Parish Council will: Treat all councillors, clerk and all employees, members of the public, representatives of partner organisations and volunteers and civility and respect in their role. Put in place a training programme for councillors and staff. Sign up to code of conduct for councillors Have in place good governance arrangements including staff contracts and dignity at work policy Commit to seek professional help at early stages should civility and respect issues arise Commit to calling out bullying and harassment if and when it happens Continue to learn from best practice in the sector and aspire to being a role model / champion council e.g. via Local Council Award Scheme Support the continued lobbying for the change in legislation to support the civility and respect pledge including sanctions for elected members where appropriate.

Civility and Respect at the Top of the Agenda

We are delighted to announce that we have adopted the Civility and Respect Pledge for local authorities.

Throughout the public sector, there are growing concerns about the impact that bullying, harassment, and intimidation are having on parish and town councils, councillors, clerks and council staff and the resulting loss of effectiveness in these local authorities.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC), One Voice Wales (OVW), the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) and County Associations have responded to this by setting up a Civility and Respect Working Group to oversee the Civility and Respect Project.

Local councils play a key role in our communities, and it is essential that we can work together in an environment that is respectful, professional and free from bullying and harassment.

We are committed to making positive changes that support civil and respectful conduct, and will continue to learn from and apply best practice within the sector.

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