COUNCIL PROCEDURES
The Parish Council must act both within the law, and within its own procedures. Here are the documents that govern how the parish council works. All these documents can be provided, upon request, electronically as email attachments.
Please click on the links below, to open the document in a separate window. Please direct any enquiries to the Parish Clerk.
Standing Orders - these are the procedures that govern how the council carried out its business. This document is based on a 'model' document provided by NALC (National Association of Local Councils) with some minor amendments to suit the specific needs of Huntley Parish Council.
Financial Regulations - these are the rules and procedures that govern how the parish council ensures that its budget is properly managed and that best value for money is achieved and maintained. This document is based on a 'model' document provided by NALC (National Association of Local Councils) with some minor amendments to suit the specific needs of Huntley Parish Council.
Model Publication Scheme - this information details the information that is available, upon request, from the council (normally via the Clerk) along with any potential charges for its provision. These documents are based on 'Model' documents provided by the Information Commissioner.
- The Publication Scheme
- How the council deals with requests for information
- What information is available
- How we deal with formal complaints associated with Freedom of Information requests
Recreation Ground
- Charges that apply for using the ground
- Recreation Ground Rules
Allotments - this document details the rules that all allotment holders must adhere to
Planning Applications - this document details the procedure for dealing with planning applications received between meetings
Members Interests - this document defines the rules regarding the declaration of interests by Councillors and how it affects how discussion items are dealt with in meetings
Code of Conduct - this document details how council members are expected to behave and discharge their duties
Memorials - the procedure the council will follow when considering requests to place memorials within the recreation ground
Travellers - this is the procedure for dealing with gypsies
Representations by the public - this document defines the rules for public attendance at council meetings
Village Hall car park - access and security