Our Policies & Guidance
Policies & Guidance
Last Reviewed: February 2021
How we deliver our obligation to have regard to the protection of biodiversity.
Last Reviewed: 2018
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Child Protection & Vulnerable Person Policy
Last Reviewed: 2015
Sets out how complaints and compliments are handled by the council. It does not cover the issues under the Members Code of Conduct (above).
Last Reviewed: May 2022
Sets out how monies owed to the Council are collected efficiently and effectively for the benefit of all council tax payers and to provide services for the parish residents.
Last Reviewed: June 2020
Sets out how the council complies with its obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
Last Reviewed: May 2022
Set out the details of how the council manages its finances.
Last Reviewed: May 2022
Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Sets out how we fulfil our obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Last Reviewed: May 2009
Information & Data Protection Policy
Last Reviewed: July 2019
Information Commissioner's Office Registration Certificate (2014 - 2024)
Sets out how the council complies with its obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Last Reviewed: 2024
Deals with councillors obligations about their conduct, including the registration and disclosure of interests. These are in line with the 7 principles which are the basis of the ethical standards expected of public office holders known as the 'Nolan Principles' (takes you to the Gov.uk website).
Last Reviewed: May 2021
Policy and Procedure for Testing of Memorials
Last Reviewed: January 2020
Policy for Memorials in Public Spaces
Last Reviewed: 2018
How press and media queries are handled by the council.
Last Reviewed: July 2021
Recording of Public Council Meetings Policy
Details how Public Council Meetings are recorded and distributed.
Last Reviewed: August 2022
The rules by which the council operates. They include rules of procedure laid down in legislation as well as additional regulations chosen by the council (e.g., length of meetings, voting requirements).
Last Reviewed: May 2022
Last Reviewed: 2018
Trees - Guidance for Residents
How the council manages the trees for which they have responsibility and guidance for residents.
Last Reviewed: 2018
