Hedge and Brush Cutting Method Statement
Risk Assessment and method statement for the use of hedge cutter, brush cutting machinery and strimmer. For staff and volunteers.
April 2023 [Set B]
Policies to be approved May 2023. Set B: policies with no changes since last review
Retention Policy
This policy details the minimum retention time required for council documents before disposal in order for the council to comply with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Publication Scheme. Where variable times are indicated the Council will review storage after the minimum period has elapsed.
Risk Assessment – Identification of Poisonous Wildlife
A list of harmful wildlife, mainly poisonous plants along with identifying photos. For staff and volunteers to visually familiarise themselves with wildlife risks.
Risk Assessment – Outdoor Working
Risk Assessment for staff and volunteers working outdoors. Includes village operative activities and volunteer activities like fingerpost painting. Risks covered include harmful wildlife, weather, traffic, lone working and harmful substances.
Training Policy
Temple Cloud with Cameley Parish Council is committed to provide a level of training for both its members and staff, to enable them to undertake their respective roles for the benefit of the Parish Council, the community, and the individual’s personal development.
Hedge and Brush Cutting & Mowing Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment and method statement for the use of hedge cutter, brush cutting machinery and strimmer. For staff and volunteers.
Investment Strategy
The Council investment strategy as required under s15 (1) (a) para 14 of the Local Government Act 2003 for local authorities with investments (which includes any amounts held in any bank accounts) of over £100,000
Playing Field Standard Conditions of Hire and Use
These standard conditions apply to all hiring of the Temple Cloud with Cameley Playing Field. If the Hirer is in any doubt as to the meaning of the following, Temple Cloud with Cameley Parish Council should be consulted immediately.
Complaints Procedure
For the benefit of good local administration the council has adopted a standard and formal procedure for considering complaints either made by complainants direct or referred back to the council from other bodies to whom they have been made. The Code is a way of ensuring that complainants can feel satisfied that at the very least their complaint has been properly and fully considered.
Disciplinary & Grievance Arrangements
This document gives a code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures that the Parish Council should follow for handling these issues in the workplace
Equality and Diversity Policy
Temple Cloud with Cameley Parish Council commit to ensure at all times that equality and diversity is reflected in all its activities. This document sets out the policy to ensure the council delivers equality and diversity to its staff, members, residents, customers and partners.
Health and Safety Policy
In accordance with section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, it is the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees. There is no requirement for an organisation with less than 5 employees to have a documented Health and Safety Policy however in line with National Association of Local Councils (NALC) recommended best practice and the Councils commitment to quality, the following policy statements set out the Councils commitment to Health and Safety.
Procurement Policy
The procurement policy outlines the council’s procurement values, thresholds for contracts and the formal process for contracts exceeding £10,000.
Publication Scheme
This document outlines the information available from Temple Cloud with Cameley Parish Council under the model publication scheme.
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct is a set of standards that members have a duty in law to observe in the course of business conducted and representation of the Parish Council.
Privacy Notice & Data Protection Regulations
Temple Cloud with Cameley Parish Council is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and recognises its responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).