Signing up to this charter means that:

The 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.

The council will put in place a training programme for councillors and staff.

The council will sign up to Code of Conduct for councillors.

The council will have in place good governance arrangements including staff contracts and Dignity at Work Policy.

The council will commit to seek professional help at early stages should civility and respect issues arise.

The council will commit to calling out bullying and harassment if and when it happens.

The council 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.

The council will support the continued lobbying for the change in legislation to support the Civility and Respect Pledge including sanctions for elected members where appropriate.