Rusthall Parish Council have signed the Civility & Respect Pledge

Civility and respect should be at the heart of public life, and good governance is fundamental to ensuring an effective and well-functioning democracy at all levels.

The intimidation, abuse, bullying and harassment of councillors, clerks and council staff, in person or online, is unacceptable, whether by councillors, clerks, council staff, or public members. Which can prevent councils from functioning effectively, councillors from representing local people, discourage people from getting involved, including standing for election, and undermine public confidence and trust in local democracy.

National Association of Local Councils (NALC), and the SLCC, as the professional body for clerks, are committed to working together to promote civility and respect in public life, good governance, positive debate and supporting the well-being of councillors, professional officers and staff.

Rusthall Parish Council has formally agreed to sign the Civility and Respect pledge

for further information please follow this link https://www.nalc.gov.uk/our-work/civility-and-respect-project