Civility and Respect Pledge

At the Ordinary Meeting held Thursday 25^th July 2024, Prudhoe Town Council agreed to sign up to Northumberland Association of Local Councils (NALC) Civility and Respect Pledge.

By signing the Pledge, Prudhoe Town Council has agreed to treat councillors, clerks, employees, members of the public, and representatives of partner organisations and volunteers with civility and respect in their roles and that it:

• 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 and a dignity at work policy.
• Will seek professional help at the early stages should civility and respect issues
• Will commit to calling out bullying and harassment if and when it happens.
• Will continue to learn from best practices in the sector and aspire to be a role model/champion council through for example the local Council Award Scheme
• Supports the continued lobbying for change in legislation to support the Civility