PARISH COUNCILS

Breaking bullying's grip

The acceleration of inappropriate behaviour in town and parish councils is leaving staff in fear for their jobs. Will the Government take action? Ann McGauran reports.

Back in time, Jackie Weaver and her attempts to manage bad-tempered exchanges at a parish council meeting held the nation in thrall.

A video from Handforth Town Council – or Handforth Parish Council as it was then – went viral. The lack of a fuller menu of other entertainment options during lockdowns may explain the high level of interest.

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