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Policies & Procedures
Governance documents that guide council operations and decision-making
Transparent Governance
Parish Council policies ensure transparent, accountable, and effective local government. These documents outline our procedures, standards, and commitments to the community.
Legal Framework
- •Local Government Act 1972
- •Localism Act 2011
- •General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- •Freedom of Information Act 2000
Policy Review
- •Annual review of all mandatory policies
- •Regular updates to reflect legislative changes
- •Council approval required for policy changes
- •Public consultation on significant policy updates
Core Governance Documents
Essential policies required by law for parish council operations
Standing Orders 2025-2026
REQUIREDRules governing the conduct of Parish Council business and meetings.
Governance
Financial Regulations 2025-2026
REQUIREDFramework for financial management, procurement, and budget control.
Financial
Councillor Code of Conduct
REQUIREDEthical standards and conduct requirements for councillors.
Governance
Freedom of Information Policy 2024
REQUIREDProcedures for handling Freedom of Information Act requests.
Governance
Data Protection & Information Security Policy 2023
REQUIREDGDPR compliance and data protection procedures.
Governance
Risk Management Policy 2024-2025
REQUIREDFramework for identifying, assessing, and managing council risks.
Operational
Operational Policies
Additional policies governing council services and operations
Grant Aid Policy 2023
FinancialCriteria and procedures for awarding grants to local organisations.
CCTV Policy 2024
OperationalGuidelines for CCTV operation and data management.
Biodiversity Policy 2025
OperationalEnvironmental protection and biodiversity enhancement measures.
Biodiversity Action Plan 2025
OperationalAction plan for biodiversity conservation and enhancement.
Banner Policy 2024
OperationalGuidelines for displaying banners on parish property.
Social Media Policy
GovernanceGuidelines for council social media presence and engagement.
Dignity at Work Policy 2025
HR & PersonnelEnsuring respectful workplace environment for all staff.
Grievance Policy 2025
HR & PersonnelProcedures for handling employee grievances.
Lone Working Policy 2024
HR & PersonnelSafety procedures for staff working alone.
Vexatious Complaints Policy
GovernanceManaging persistent and unreasonable complaints.
Death of Senior Figures Protocol
GovernanceProcedures following the death of senior national figures.
Risk Assessment 2024-2025
OperationalAnnual risk assessment of council activities and operations.
Personnel Committee Terms of Reference
HR & PersonnelAuthority and responsibilities of the Personnel Committee.
Privacy Notice
GovernanceHow the council collects, uses, and protects personal data.
Delegated Authority Emergency Policy
GovernanceEmergency decision-making procedures.
Policy Information
Document Access
- •All policies available for direct download
- •Documents updated regularly by the Parish Council
- •Paper copies available from the Parish Office
- •Large print versions available on request
Need Help?
- •Contact the Parish Clerk for assistance
- •Email: clerk@henlow-pc.gov.uk
- •Phone: 01462 811800
- •Alternative formats available on request
Questions About Our Policies?
If you have any questions about our policies or need assistance accessing documents, please contact the Parish Office. We're here to help.