Bullying and Harassment Statement

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We treat everyone with courtesy and
respect and ask for the same in return.
We ask that you treat your councillors
and council staff courteously without
violence, abuse, or harassment.


Councillors and council staff have the
right to carry out their civic duties and
work without fear of being attacked or
abused. Any behaviour whether that be
verbal, physical or in writing, which
causes either councillors or council staff
to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, or
threatened, is totally unacceptable.


The zero-tolerance policy includes abuse,
aggression or threats made in person,
over the telephone or in written
communication, including on social media.


The council considers threatening
behaviour to be:
Attempted or actual aggressive, or
physical actions made towards any
councillor or member of staff.
The use of aggressive, or abusive language,
(including raising of the voice, swearing,
shouting or in writing) which threatens or
intimidates councillors or council staff”.


This policy applies throughout all Council
Meetings, but it also applies to any
Councillor or Council Staff away from
Council Meetings

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