Policies

We have a number of documents and policies freely available to the public. 

Please find below a list of the current documents available:

• Abusive, Persistent or Vexatious Complaints – Adopted 4th July 2017
• 2015-2016 Action Plan
• Bullying and Harassment Policy – Adopted 9th May 2017
• Code of Conduct – Adopted 28 June 2012
• Comments, Compliments and Complaints Protocol – Adopted 11th April 2017
• Communications and Media Policy – Adopted 11th April 2017
• Community Engagement Strategy – Adopted 26 February 2019
• Data Transparency
• Disciplinary Procedure Adopted 26th February 2019
• Environmental Biodiversity Policy – Adopted 26th February 2019
• Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy – Adopted 26th February 2019
• Financial Regs – Adopted 28 June 2016 – Amended 24 January 2017
• Freedom of Information
• GRPR 2018 STC Data Protection Policy in Full
• Grant Awarding Policy 2018-19
• Grievance Procedure – Adopted 26th February 2019
• Health and Safety Policy and Procedures – Adopted 22nd January 2019
• STC Hire of Council Land policy final
• Internet, email, Phone Policy – Adopted 9th May 2017
• Mourning Protocol 2017– Adopted 7th March 2017
• Principles of Good Practice – Adopted 7th March 2017
• Scheme of Delegation – Adopted 26th February 2019
• Snow and Ice Policy and Procedures and Appendices
• Social Media Protocol for Members – Adopted 9th May 2017
• Social Medial (Acceptable Use) Policy – Adopted 9th May 2017
  
• Staff and Member Training Policy
• Standing Orders – Adopted 16th October 2018
• Telephone Monitoring Policy – Adopted 11th April 2017
• Town Council Publication Scheme – Approved 21st June 2016
• Whistleblowing Policy – Adopted 18th July 2017

• Risk Assessments – Financial and General approved 31st March 2015
• Risk Assessments – Financial and General approved 15th March 2016
  
• Risk Assessments – Financial and General approved 7th March 2017
• Financial Risk Assessment – Approved 8th January 2019 – Income  
• Financial Risk Assessment – Approved 8th January 2019 – Expenditure 

Swimming Pool – RLSS Policies – adopted 5th April 2016

• Appeals Policy
  
• Complaints Policy
  
• Equal Opportunities Policy
  
• Malpractice and Maladministration
  
• Reasonable Adjustment & Special Consideration Policy
  
• Safeguarding Policy
  
• Sanctions Policy

Reports

• Annual Report 2017-2018
• Year Book 2016-2017
  
• Annual Report 2016-2017
• Year Book 2015-2016
  
• Annual Report 2015-2016
• Year Book 2014-2015
  
• Annual Report 2014-2015
• Annual Report 2013-2014

Members Allowances and Expenses

• Member Allowances and Expenses 2017-2018
• Member Allowances and Expenses 2016-2017
  
• Member Allowances and Expenses 2015-2016
  
• Member Allowances and Expenses 2014-2015
  
• Member Allowances and Expenses 2013-2014

Internal Audit Reports

• 2014-2015 Internal Audit Report visit 1 of 3
• 2014-2015 Internal Audit Report visit 2 of 3
• 2014-2015 Internal Audit Report visit 3 of 3
• 2015-2016 Internal Audit Report visit 1 of 3
  
• 2015-2016 Internal Audit Report – 29Jan16
• 2015-2016 Internal Audit Report – 11Feb16
  
• 2015-2016 Internal Audit Report – 15 Mar 16
• 2016-2017 Internal Audit Report – 9 May 17

Annual Return

• 2017-2018 – Annual Return
• 2016-2017 – Annual Return
• 2015-2016 – Annual Return
• 2014-2015 – Annual Return

External Audit

• BDO Notice of Completion of Audit for year ended 31st March 2016
  
• BDO External Audit Report for the year ended 31st March 2016
• BDO Notice re Audit for the year ended 31 March 2015
  
• BDO External Audit Report for year ended 31st March 2015

Monument Investigation

Monument Investigation Report

Addendum-to-Report-Glossary-of-Names.pdf

The Monument Investigation Report was adopted by Extraordinary Full Council on 5th August 2014.