Durham County Council, GB develops new councilor training for social media abuse and threats

Durham County Council, GB Social Media New Councilor Train

Council officials identified increasingly abusive behavior toward council members on social media. New members receive training from the council's legal department on the code of conduct and positive social media use. Communications team members walk trainees through account management and reporting mechanisms for inappropriate comments. Durham County Council integrated guidance from organizations like the Society of Local Council Clerks into its training curriculum.

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Durham County Council, GB

Unitary authority in England

United Kingdom