Mark Conrad 03 June 2024

Council staff 'live in fear of abuse, assault or worse'

Council staff and members often live ‘in fear of abuse, assault or worse,’ experts have warned.

A study by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) - a network of more than 250 councils across the UK - published today revealed that more than four out of five councillors had experienced intimidation and harassment towards members, officers or other staff from the public.

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