To further the aim and to ensure public confidence in Neighbourhood Watch, members are asked to adhere to these guidelines, and agree to follow the guidance in the Peterborough Neighbourhood Watch Association website https://nwpeterborough.org.uk

Honesty and integrity

You are truthful, honest, and trustworthy and will act with integrity.

You will: –

• Not offer or accept gifts, hospitality or services which could imply an improper obligation.
• Avoid any situation where a conflict of interest may arise or exist between you and/or other parties and/or Neighbourhood Watch.
• Operate in a financially responsible and transparent manner, ensuring that records are kept of any expenses, fees, costs, gifts, and gratuities relating to Neighbourhood Watch.
• Not utilise neighbourhood watch for any political purpose.

Fairness, respect, and courtesy

You treat everybody with respect and courtesy and act with fairness and impartiality.

• You will deal with other Neighbourhood Watch members, the public and other organisations in an honest, fair, and respectful manner.

Leadership, objectivity, and openness

You are asked to show empathy and encouragement and give guidance and support to your members. As far as reasonably possible you will make choices based on facts and are open and transparent in your actions and decisions.

Selflessness

You are asked to act in the interest of your neighbourhood watch members, local community and the Neighbourhood Watch Association for Peterborough

Responsibilities and accountability

Your activities work towards being visible within, and supportive of your neighbourhood watch, the Neighbourhood Watch Association, and assist with building confidence, reliability, and trust. You act with honesty and trust to build a good supportive neighbour approach throughout.

• You will challenge, and where necessary report, unlawful or otherwise unfair or discriminatory behaviour or practice or other breaches of the Code of Ethics by Peterborough Neighbourhood Watch Association members.

Confidentiality

You treat information with respect and in accordance with the law.

You will: –

• Respect other people’s privacy.
• Ensure that you use personal information in compliance with Data Protection legislation.

Equality and diversity

You are asked do not discriminate unlawfully or unfairly.

You will: –

• Treat people fairly and with respect regardless of race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity or paternity, religion or belief, age or disability.
• Respect the rights of all individuals and make reasonable adjustments to ensure

 Neighbourhood Watch activity is inclusive for all members of their local community.

Conduct

You are asked to behave in a manner which does not bring discredit upon Neighbourhood Watch, the Association or our partners or undermine public confidence.

 For further advice and information please contact your area coordinator or a member of the Coordinators Action Group.

 https://nwpeterborough.org.uk

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