Governance, Policies & Plans

General Policies and Publications

Councillor Code of Conduct
This is a document explaining the role and expected conduct of Councillors.
Memorial Bench Policy
This policy explains how requests for memorial benches on Parish Council-owned land are managed. It covers where benches may be placed, approval requirements, costs, installation, plaques, maintenance responsibilities, removal of damaged benches, and the application process.

Standing Orders
Written rules for the local council, confirming the procedures and procedural matters for meetings.
Financial Regulations
The Parish Council’s Financial Regulations set out the rules for managing its finances. They cover budgeting, payments, procurement, and audits to ensure transparency, control, and accountability in all financial matters.
Equality and Diversity Policy
s out the Parish Council’s commitment to equal opportunities, dignity and respect, and preventing unlawful discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation. It covers employment, recruitment, working practices, access to council services, training, responsibilities, grievances, and ongoing monitoring and review.

Accessibility Statement
A web accessibility statement is an information page on your website that clearly states the level of web accessibility to which the website aims to conform.
Privacy Policy
A privacy policy is a statement or legal document that discloses some or all of the ways a party gathers, uses, discloses, and manages a customer or client's data.
Freedom of Information Policy
FOIA gives the public a general right of access to almost all types of recorded information held by public authorities.
Data Protection Policy
Sets out how the Parish Council manages and protects HR-related personal data, including staff and contractor information, and explains individual rights under data protection law.
Risk Assessment/Business Policy
Risk Assessment/Bus