Civility and Respect

Balderton Parish Council signed up to the Civility & Respect Pledge in November 2023

Balderton Parish Council believes it is time to put Civility and Respect at the Top of the Agenda and start a culture change for the local council sector.

Balderton Parish Council will:

• Treat all councillors, clerk and all employees, members of the public, representatives of partner organisations and volunteers with 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 in place 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 when 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