Governance & Policies
Councillor Code of Conduct
This is a document explaining the role and expected conduct of Councillors.
As councillors, we represent local residents, work to develop better services and deliver local change. The public have high expectations of us and entrust us to represent our local area, taking decisions fairly, openly, and transparently. We have both an individual and collective responsibility to meet these expectations by maintaining high standards and demonstrating good conduct, and by challenging behaviour which falls below expectations.
Importantly, we should be able to undertake our role as a councillor without being intimidated, abused, bullied, or threatened by anyone, including the general public.
This Code has been designed to protect our democratic role, encourage good conduct and safeguard the public’s trust in local government.
