The survey shows that 73% of councillors experienced abuse or intimidation, with nearly half reporting that such incidents had worsened over the past year.
With one in 10 councillors facing home visits deemed intimidating, many have chosen to hide their addresses due to safety concerns.
The Local Government Association urges the government to bolster councillors' safety measures and address the rising threats against local politicians effectively.
Chair of the LGA’s civility in public life steering group, Marianne Overton, expressed that the survey results reflect a growing concern for councillors' safety and wellbeing.
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