The parish council’s approach to important matters are listed below. Policies are usually reviewed annually, generally at the Annual Meeting of the Council in May.
Documents
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Allotment Rules Conditions Policy
Allotment Rules and Conditions
BPC Financial Regulations 2024 v1d
BPC Financial Regulations
Standing Orders 2020 v3a Sep 2019
BPC Standing Orders
BPC Centenary Hall Hire Conditions
Centenary Hall Hire Conditions
Child Protection Equal Opportunities Policies
Burstow Parish Council has agreed to adopt the Principles of Tandridge District Council’s Child Protection Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
Burstow Parish Council Complaints Procedure
This procedure sets out how Burstow Parish Council will respond to expressions of dissatisfaction about facilities or services provided by the Council or persons or bodies acting on behalf of the Council.
Data Protection 2021
Burstow Parish Council has registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner who maintains a public register of data controllers.
Disciplinary Policy
The Council encourages all employees to achieve and maintain the highest standards of conduct and job performance. The policy aims to ensure consistent and fair treatment for all individuals.
Environmental Information Requests
The Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) allows public access to information held by public authorities. The aim of the EIR is to ensure comprehensive access to environmental information.
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives everyone the right to request any recorded information held by a Parish or Town council subject to exemptions and conditions laid down by law.
BPC Grant application form and guide v2a
To apply for a Community Grant please download the application form and follow the guidelines.
Grievance Policy
The Councils Policy sets out the arrangements for employees to raise their concerns, problems or complaints about their employment with the council. The policy will be applied fairly, consistently and in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Information and Data Protection Policy
The Council have adopted procedures to manage all data which it handles and will respect the confidentiality of both its own data and that belonging to partner organisations and members of the public.
Management of Transferable Data
This policy supports the controlled storage and transfer of information by Councillors and all employees, who have access to and use of computing equipment
Record Retention & Disposal Policy
This policy sets out the statutory requirements for the amount of time that certain records must be kept.
Social Media Policy
This policy sets out a Code of Practice used by the council when using social media.
Virtual Meeting Policy
This policy to assist Councillors and members of the public and press how to interact and use virtual meetings and to assist people to engage in debate and decision making.