Policies & Procedures
The following have been adopted by the Parish Council:
Code of Conduct
Outlining how members of the Parish Council conduct themselves while undertaking their duties.
Standing Orders
Guidelines on the activities of the Parish Council including rules, meeting, resolutions, voting etc.
Data Protection
This policy outlines how Hedley Hope Parish Council (the Council) collects, uses, and protects personal information to comply with its legal obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Retention
This Document Retention Policy sets out the time periods for which the Parish Council’s records and documents should be retained to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.
Financial Regulations
The Parish Council’s Financial Regulations set out the rules for managing its finances. They cover budgeting, payments, procurement, and audits to ensure transparency, control, and accountability in all financial matters.
Dignity at Work
Hedleyhope Parish Council is committed to creating a working environment where all council employees, councillors, contractors and others who come into contact with us in the course of our work, are treated with dignity, respect and courtesy.
Health & Safety
This policy sets out the general principles and approach that the Hedleyhope Parish Council will follow in respect of health and safety legislation for premises and activities for which the Council is responsible.
Safeguarding
Everyone has a duty to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults. This policy promotes good practice in safeguarding for those using Parish Council facilities. The Parish Council will review it annually.
Contact
Parish Clerk
The Village Hall
East Hedleyhope
Bishop Auckland
DL13 4PY
clerk@hedleyhopeparish.gov.uk
99999 999999
Community
Hedleyhope Community Association Facebook Page
Links
Brandon and Byshottles Parish Council
Esh Parish Council
Register of Interests for Hedley Hope PC Members
Waterhouses Community Association
Little Green Hut Art Group