Council Documents

Access to Information

• Publication Scheme

  A list of documents regularly published by the council

Governance Documents

• Code of Conduct

  Promotes high standards of behaviour by councillors

• Standing Orders

  A rule book for the routine conduct of our meetings and business

• Financial Regulations

  How the council manages its financial affairs and accounting procedures

• Committee Terms of Reference

  Responsibilities of Committees

• Scheme of Delegation

  Which decisions are delegated to committees and officers

• Internal Controls Policy & Procedure

  How the council checks the integrity of its finances

• Financial Reserves Policy

  How we will determine and review the level of reserves.

• Councillor Allowances & Expenses

  Rules for when and how expenses can be claimed

Risk Management

• Strategic Risk Register

  Records the strategic risks faced by the council.

• Health & Safety

  Our procedures to help keep everyone safe.

• Asset Management

  Caring for local assets.

General Policies

• Biodiversity Policy

  How the council plans to meet its duty to preserve and enhance biodiversity

• Civility & Respect Pledge

  Standing up against poor behaviour.

• Complaints Procedure

  What to do when things go wrong

• Equality, Diversion & Inclusion Policy

  Our committment to avoid unlawful discrimination.

• Memorial Benches and Trees

  How to apply for a bench or tree in the parish

• Press and Media Policy

  A guide to our relationship with the press and media

Data Protection

• Data Protection Policy

  A statement of how we protect personal data

• Document Retention Policy

  Guidance on how long the council keeps records

• General Privacy Notice

  How the council uses your personal data

• IT Policy

  Guidelines for responsible use of IT.

Employment Policies

• Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

  Disciplinary and grievance procedures

• Dignity At Work Policy

  Our aim is workplace where there is zero tolerance for harassment and bullying.