Wheatley Hill Parish Council is putting civility and respect at the top of its agenda and is committed to treating Councillors, Officers, employees, members of the public, representatives of partner organisations, and volunteers, with civility and respect in their roles.
At the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 26 September 2022, Wheatley Hill Parish Council signed up to the Civility and Respect Pledge set out by The National Association of Local Councils, the Society of Local Council Clerks and One Voice Wales.
Wheatley Hill Parish Council has registered and agreed to the following statements:
· Wheatley Hill Parish Council has agreed that it will treat all councillors, the Clerk and all employees, members of the public, representatives of partner organisations, and volunteers, with civility and respect in their role.
· Wheatley Hill Parish Council has committed to training Councillors and staff.
· Wheatley Hill Parish Council has signed up to Code of Conduct for Councillors.
· Wheatley Hill Parish Council has good governance arrangements in place including, staff contracts, and dignity at work policy.
· Wheatley Hill Parish Council will commit to seeking professional help in the early stages should civility and respect issues arise.
· Wheatley Hill Parish Council will commit to calling out bullying and harassment if, or when, it happens.
· Wheatley Hill Parish Council will continue to learn from best practice in the sector and aspire to being a role model/champion council e.g., via the Local Council Award Scheme.
· Wheatley Hill Parish Council supports 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 Pledge Certificate
For more information from the National Association of Local Councils please visit https://www.nalc.gov.uk/our-work/civility-and-respect-project
