Policies

Grants and Donations Policy

Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 enables local councils to spend a limited amount of money for purposed for which they have no other specific statutory expenditure.

As Sawston Parish Council receives an increasing number of such requests it is necessary to implement policy guidelines for the allocation of grants and donations.

The attached form must be completed if you are making this request.
Grants and Donation Request Form >

Freedom of Information Policy

The Freedom of Information Act gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public bodies such as local councils.

When making a request for information the request must be made in permanent form, for instance in writing or by e-mail and must include basic contact details so that a reply can be sent. It must also include enough detail to enable the council to identify the information requested.

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Illegal Encampment Policy
Illegal Encampment Policy Document

Complaints Procedure
Complaints Procedure Document

Financial Regulations
Financial Regulations Document

Standing Orders
Standing Orders Document

Code of Conduct for Members
Code of Conduct for Members document

Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunities Document

Co-Option
Co-option Document

Pension Discretion Policy
Pension Discretion Policy Document

Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding Policy Document

Health & Safety Policy
Health & Safety Policy Documents

Privacy Policy
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Employers Liability Insurance
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Public, Press and Media Policy Document
Public, Press and Media Policy Document

Retention of Documents
Retention of Documents Policy

Written Records Management and Dispersal Policy Document

 

 

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