Neasham Parish Council

Bullying & Harassment Statement

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

Councillors and Council personnel 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 personnel 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 Council personnel.
• The use of aggression, or abusive language, (including raising of the voice, swearing, shouting or in writing) which threatens or intimidates Councillors or Council personnel.

This policy applies throughout all Parish Council Meetings, but also applies to any Councillor or Council personnel away from council meetings

This Statement was approved by Neasham Parish Council on 7 December 2021                 

Ref: 2021/12