Ribble Valley clamp down on politician abuse and threats ahead of local elections
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This can impact on councillors and their families’ mental and physical health, deter people from entering politics, stop existing councillors standing for re-election, and make aggression in politics appear normal. In addition, some local councillors are increasingly worried about their safety at public venues or at home. Councillors do not have security or protection that national politicians at Westminster may have.
At Ribble Valley, a report for councillors at the latest Personnel Committee meeting stated: “The LGA is building a picture of the level of abuse and intimidation councillors receive on a daily basis for simply carrying out the role in their community. With the local elections planned for May 2023, the use of this campaign may be timely for internal and external communications.
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