Our Policies & Guidance
Policies & Guidance
Accessibility Statement (pdf, opens in new tab)
Last Reviewed: February 2026
How we deliver our obligation to have regard to the protection of biodiversity.
Last Reviewed: 2018
CCTV Policy (pdf,opens in new tab)
Last Reviewed: May 2026
Last Reviewed: 2026
Complaints & Compliments Policy (pdf,opens in new tab)
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 2026
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: May 2026
Equality and Diversity Policy (pdf, opens in new tab)
Sets out how the council complies with its obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
Last Reviewed: May 2026
Financial Regulations 2026 (pdf, opens in new tab)
Set out the details of how the council manages its finances.
Last Reviewed: May 2026
Publication Scheme (pdf, opens in new tab)
Sets out how we fulfil our obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Last Reviewed: May 2026
Information Governance, Transparency and Data Protection Policy (pdf, opens in new tab)
Last Reviewed: May 2026
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: May 2026
Financial Risk Assessment Policy (pdf, opens in new tab)
Last Reviewed: May 2026
Information Technology Policy (pdf, opens in new tab)
Last Reviewed: May 2026
Media and Communications Policy (pdf, opens in new tab)
Communications Guidance for Councillors.
Last Reviewed: May 2026
Code of Conduct for Members (pdf, opens in new tab)
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 2026
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
Safeguarding Policy (pdf, opens in new tab)
Last Reviewed: May 2026
Standing Orders (pdf, opens in new tab)
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 2026
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
Health and Safety Policy (pdf, opens in new tab)
Last Reviewed: 2026
Legal Notice (pdf, opens in new tab)
Last Reviewed: May 2026
Information Retention and Disposal Policy (pdf, opens in new tab)
Last Reviewed: May 2026
Retention Appendix A Policy (pdf, opens in new tab)
Last Reviewed: May 2026
