Councillors back campaign against abuse of local politicians - but admit they need to get their own house in order
Rochdale councillors have backed a campaign to combat the rising levels of abuse being directed at local politicians across the country. But they also admitted the need to put their own house in order, amid claims some colleagues were guilty of bullying council staff, the public and fellow elected members.
Coun Taylor told the meeting: “The LGA has identified how the abuse of councillors is increasing in severity. And I believe it’s incumbent on us to do all that we can to eradicate it locally. There is no place for abuse or intimidation of elected members or candidates across this borough.”Coun Andy Kelly, leader of the Lib Dem group, agreed all councillors could all agree with the LGA’s ‘sensible’, ‘off the peg' stance.
Coun Peter Winkler said councillors had to ‘look inwards’ for the reason why people seemed to believe abuse towards them was acceptable.
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