Moved by Councillor Franklin – Seconded by Councillor Lamb; and
RESOLVED:-
i) That the Council approves the updated social media guidance and best practice for employees and elected members; and
ii) That the Council encourages all employees and elected members to pledge their support to the No Place for Hate campaign and to acknowledge their role and responsibility in making online hate and abuse socially unacceptable.
The No Place For Hate pledge was then signed by the Mayor, The Leader of the Council, and other Group Leaders.
RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL ON 24 NOVEMBER 2022
RESOLVED that Cabinet:-
1. Agrees the recommendation to Full Council on 24 November 2022, acknowledging the updated social media guidance and best practices for employees and elected members; and
2. Encourages all employees and elected members to pledge their support to the No Place for Hate campaign and to acknowledge their role and responsibility in making online hate and abuse socially unacceptable.