Mark Conrad Monday, June 3, 2024

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

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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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