Governance & Policies

This is a document explaining the role and expected conduct of Councillors.

The policy applies to all staff, volunteers, Parish Councillors and the general public. The policy has been drawn up in response to and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

This complaints procedure is designed for those complaints that cannot be satisfied by less formal measures or explanations provided to the complainant by the Parish Clerk or Chairman.

This policy identifies situations where a complainant, either individually or as part of a group, or a group of complainants, might be ‘habitual or vexatious’ and ways of responding to these situations.

This policy reflects the spirit in which the council intends to undertake all of its business and outlines the specific procedures available to any employees in order to protect them from bullying and harassment.

The use of digital, social media and electronic communication enables Willerby Parish Council to interact in a way that improves the communications between the Parish Council and the local residents of Willerby.

Protocol on Communications

Requests for memorial and or commemorative plaques must comply with this policy.

This policy is designed to promote efficient administration of meetings, avoid inquorate meetings, and permit timely rescheduling of meetings where necessary.

Information and documents regarding the council's environmental statement

A web accessibility statement is an information page on your website that clearly states the level of web accessibility to which the website aims to conform.

A privacy policy is a statement or legal document that discloses some or all of the ways a party gathers, uses, discloses, and manages a customer or client's data.

This policy outlines the guidelines and responsibilities for the appropriate use of IT resources and email by council members, employees, volunteers, and contractors.

Policy detailing the council's responsibilities for retaining certain documents, and how long they should be retained.

Written rules for the local council, confirming the procedures and procedural matters for meetings.

How the council manages its financial affairs and accounting procedures