This policy sets out the process to ensure there is compliance with legislation and continuity of procedures in the co-option of members to Long Melford Parish Council (the Council). The co-option procedure is entirely managed by the Council and this policy is designed to ensure that a fair and equitable process is carried out.
View / Download documentA policy created jointly with the Long Melford Business Association and other local business owners to manage posters, notices, fly posting, and housing development signs within the Long Melford settlement boundary.
View / Download documentThe Code of conduct sets out the behaviour that is expected of every Councillor, and the the type of conduct that could lead to action being taken against them.
View / Download documentLMPC Grant Awarding Policy (Note that this contains the grant application form) The Grant Application should be completed by local community and charitable organisations that wish to call upon the Council to provide funding for a cause.
View / Download documentThis policy details how Long Melford Parish Council will use social media to improve and expand the ways in which it communicates with local residents, local businesses and various government agencies it deals with.
View / Download documentThe Policy for Press & Media sets out the rights of those in attendance to Council meetings and committees
View / Download documentThis document lists all the information that is available for public viewing, and if hard copies are requested, the price for meeting that request.
View / Download documentLong Melford Parish Council is committed to the creation of a sustainable community, balancing and integrating economic, social and environmental components. Developing a more sustainable community will benefit present-day residents and businesses, as well as future generations.
View / Download documentLong Melford Parish Council does not tolerate bullying, harassment or intimidation, in any form, of any of its employees, contractors, or Councillors. Unfortunately, a small number of people may interact with it in a way that is obsessive, harassing, or bullying. This policy details how the Council will respond to this behaviour.
View / Download documentThe council is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses the personal data of staff, and to meeting our data protection obligations. This policy sets out the council's commitment to data protection, and your rights and obligations in relation to personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).
View / Download documentFinancial Regulations are the chief policies which govern the rules of how public expenditure is managed and sets out the roles and responsibilities of both Members and Council Officers.
View / Download documentLMPC Standing Orders The Standing Orders are the written rules of the Council, used to regulate the proceedings of a council meeting. The Standing Orders are not the same its policies, but may refer to them.
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