The Society of Local Clerks ( SLCC), National Association of Local Councils (NALC), and One Voice Wales (OVW) believe now is the time to put civility and respect at the top of the agenda and start a culture change for the local council sector.

Councillors have signed the Pledge, agreeing that it will 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:

We:

• have signed up to the Code of Conduct for councillors - We have
• have good governance arrangements in place including staff contracts and a Dignity at Work policy - we have
• will seek professional help at early stages should civility and respect issues arise - we would
• will commit to calling out bullying and harassment if and when it happens - we would
• 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 - we have and are used as a role model
• support the continued lobbying for change in legislation to support the civility and respect, including sanctions for elected members where appropriate