Tendring Parish Council made the Civility and Respect Pledge at their meeting on November 28th 2022
The Pledge:
That the Council:
✓has put in place a training programme for councillors and staff
✓has signed up to the Code of Conduct for Councillors
✓has good governance arrangements in place including staff contracts
✓will Seek professional help at early stages should civility and respect issues arise
✓will commit to calling out bullying and harassment when it happens
✓will 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
✓supports the continued Lobbying for change in Legislation to support the Civility and Respect pledge including sanctions for elected members where appropriate