Parish Councillors

CODE OF CONDUCT

In accordance with the Localism Act 2011 ss 26 to 37, Copdock & Washbrook Parish Council adopted the updated Councillor Code of Conduct 2020, at its meeting held on 17 May 2021, 

The adopted Code of Conduct can be viewed at Copdock & Washbrook Parish Council Code of Conduct.

All councillors have registered their pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests with Babergh District Council and these are published on the Babergh District Council's website. To view a copy of the councillors Registers of Interests, please use the link below to be redirected to the relevant pages - 

Copdock & Washbrook Parish Councillors Registers of Interest

 

At the meeting of the Parish Council, held on 16 May 2023, the Council took the Civility & Respect Pledge, agreeing to -

• treat all councillors, the clerk and all employees, members of the public, representatives of partner organisations and volunteers with civility and respect in their role
• put in place a training programme for councillors and staff
• sign up to the Code of Conduct for councillors
• have in place good governance arrangements including staff contracts and a Dignity at Work policy
• commit to seek professional help at early stages should civility and respect issues arise
• commit to calling out bullying and harassment if and when it happens
• continue to learn from best practice in the sector and aspire to being a role model/champion council e.g. via the Local Council Award scheme
• support the continuing lobbying for the change in legislation to support the Civility and Respect Pledge, including sanctions for elected members where appropriate.