Heath and Reach Parish Council

Transparency Documents

This page contains links to various documents that the Parish Council is required to make available in order to comply with the Transparency Code. The actions of Heath and Reach Parish Council are governed by the law, and the Council has the ability to establish its own procedures. These procedures, together with other rules known as our ‘Standing Orders,’ dictate our actions. The entire Council reviews and formally agrees upon these Standing Orders and other relevant documents on a regular basis.

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Code of Conduct

Every Parish Councillor is required to adhere to a strict code of conduct whilst in Office.

Our adopted code of conduct can be read by clicking on the button below.

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Communications Policy

Our aim is to establish clear, easy to use channels of communications between the Parish Council and the Parishioners of Heath and Reach and vice versa.

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Complaints Policy & Procedures

The Parish Council provides many services to community groups, companies and individuals.

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Document Retention Policy

The Parish Council has a legal obligation to retain documentation for set periods of time.

The list of documents and the retention periods can be viewed from the link below.

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Equality & Diversity Policy

Heath and Reach Parish Council is committed to providing and promoting equal opportunities, eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity in the community.

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Financial Regulations 2024

These financial regulations govern the conduct of financial management by the council and may only be amended or varied by resolution of the council.

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Freedom of Information Act 2000

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 permits public access to information held by public authorities.

The Parish Council recognises and accepts its responsibilities in providing access to the documents.

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Grants Policy

Subject to funding being available, Heath and Reach Parish Council is committed to providing assistance and support to local community groups which are set up to promote community life for Heath and Reach residents.

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Health & Safety Policy

The Parish Council recognises and accepts its responsibilities as an employer for providing a safe and healthy working environment.

To view our policy statement, please follow the link below.

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Media Response Policy

As you expect, the Parish Council has a written procedure for dealing with any enquiry from a Media or News Agency.

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Memorial Testing Policy

This policy details the procedures for memorial testing at Heath and Reach Cemetery on a twice-yearly basis.

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Open Spaces Risk Assessments

Each year, the Parish Council updates a risk assessment of all of the open spaces that we are responsible for.

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Parish Assets Register

Each year, the Parish Council updates the list of Assets detailing areas of responsibility.

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Parish Precept

The Parish Council recognises and accepts its responsibilities as an employer for providing a safe and healthy working environment.

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Risk Management Policy

Risk management is the process by which risks are identified, evaluated and controlled.

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Safeguarding and Child Protection

The purpose of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is to provide a framework for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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