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Governance & Policies

General Policies and Publications

Standing Orders

The written rules of the local council used to confirm a council’s internal organisational, administrative and procurement procedures and procedural matters for meetings.

Powers & Duties of Parish Council

The Powers and Duties of Eastwick and Gilston Parish Council

Complaints Procedure

Its purpose is to deal satisfactorily with complaints from parishioners or other members of the public. All complaints should be dealt with as quickly as possible.

Planning Protocol

This protocol is applicable to all planning applications received by the Eastwick and Gilston Parish Council..

Protocols for Public Participation in Council Meetings

As the council meets and makes its decisions in public and is committed to community engagement, we warmly invite members of the public, the press, the police and district & county councillors to attend our meetings and contribute within the public forum.

Statement of Intent

The Council agrees to encourage Councillors and The Clerk, where possible, to attend training events that will enhance their knowledge of good governance and best practice.

Discipline and Grievance Procedures

The objective is to have in place a framework for dealing swiftly and in a fair and consistent manner.

Community Engagement Policy

twick and Gilston Parish Council intends to have meaningful engagement and collaboration with the community as part of its working practice.

Statutory Documents

Councillor Code of Conduct

Written rules for the local council, confirming the procedures and procedural matters for meetings.

Health and Safety Policy

The Health and Safety Policy of Eastwick and Gilston Parish Council

Model Financial Regulations

These Financial Regulations govern the financial management of the council and may only be amended or varied by resolution of the council.

Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities

This Code is issued to meet the Government’s desire to place more power into citizens’ hands to increase democratic accountability. Transparency gives local people the tools and information they need to hold local public bodies to account.

Data Policies

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

This policy describes how we gather, use and manage personal data as a visitor to this website.

Data Protection Policy

The purpose of this Policy Statement is to formalise the position of the Council and state its commitment to maintaining confidentiality of personal information within its record systems.

Commitments & Pledges

Equal Opportunities Policy

The Equal Opportunities Policy of Eastwick and Gilston Parish Council.

Risk Management & Compliance

Risk Assessments

Risk Assessments for Eastwick and Gilston Parish Council

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