CROPTHORNE PARISH COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION POLICY Introduction 1. Cropthorne Parish Council is committed to making information publicly available whenever possible. The Council has adopted the Model Publication Scheme produced by the Information Commissioners’ Office which sets out what information… Read moreFreedom of Information Policy

CROPTHORNE PARISH COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS Part 1 General provisions Introduction and interpretation 1. (1) This Code applies to you as a member or co-opted member of Cropthorne Parish Council (‘the authority’). (2) You should read this Code… Read moreCode of Contact

Principles 1.CropthorneParish Council recognises and accepts its responsibilities as an employer for providing a safe and healthy working environment for all its employees, contractors, voluntary helpers and others who may be affected by the activities of the Council. 2.The Council… Read moreHealth and Safety Policy

1. In the event of a resignation or another reason for creation of a vacancy the clerk will immediately contact the District Council electoral registration office on the effective date of the vacancy and request the initiation of the advertising… Read moreProcedure for co-option of a new Councillor

Legal Position For the purpose of equality legislation the following are known as ‘protected characteristics’:- Age Sexual Orientation Disability Marriage and Civil Partnership Gender Reassignment Pregnancy and Maternity Religion or Belief Race (includes colour, nationality Sex and ethnic origins) Purpose… Read moreEquality and Diversity Policy

1. If a complaint about Parish Council procedures or administration is notified orally to a Councillor or an officer, and it is not possible to satisfy the complainant fully forthwith the complainant shall be asked to put the complaint in… Read moreComplaints Procedure

Your personal data – what is it? Personal data relates to a living individual who can be identified from that data, e.g. a name, photo or address. Identification can be by the information alone or with other information in the… Read moreData Privacy Notice

Due to the size of this document, it is also available to view/download here CROPTHORNE FINANCIAL REGULATIONS 2020 1. General 2 2. Accounting and audit (internal and external) 4 3. Annual estimates (budget) and forward planning 6 4. Budgetary control… Read moreFinancial Regulations

Due to the size of this document, it is also available to view/download here   MODEL STANDING ORDERS 2018 (ENGLAND) CROPTHORNE PARISH COUNCIL National Association of Local Councils (NALC)109 Great Russell StreetLondonWC1B 3LD 020 7637 1865 | nalc@nalc.gov.uk | www.nalc.gov.uk… Read moreStanding Orders