Governance refers to the frameworks within which the Council works. It includes the ways in which the Council and its staff are accountable, their responsibilities and duties and the expectations as to their behaviour in meetings and beyond.
All Parish Councils have to discharge their duties and powers within the law and according to their governance policies on the conduct of meetings and financial matters.
The Council's Standing Orders prescribe the conduct of our meetings and business. The Standing Orders are based on a nationally agreed template and were reviewed on 19 January 2026 further to amendments suggested by NALC and can be viewed here.
Financial Regulations are the rule book for Council finance and regulate and control the Councils financial affairs and accounting procedures were adopted at the meeting on 19 January 2026 and following the appointment of the new Parish Clerk and can be viewed here.
Parish Councillors are required to observe the Code of Conduct which sets out the standards of behaviour that Councillors are expected to adhere to. They are also required to register certain types of interests - this is explained on the People page. All Councillors resolved to adopt the Code of Conduct, as seen on 20 May 2024.
