Policies
Grants and Donations Policy
Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 enables local councils to spend a limited amount of money for purposed for which they have no other specific statutory expenditure.
As Sawston Parish Council receives an increasing number of such requests it is necessary to implement policy guidelines for the allocation of grants and donations.
The attached form must be completed if you are making this request.
Freedom of Information Policy
The Freedom of Information Act gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public bodies such as local councils.
When making a request for information the request must be made in permanent form, for instance in writing or by e-mail and must include basic contact details so that a reply can be sent. It must also include enough detail to enable the council to identify the information requested.
- FOI policy (Adopted April 2025)
- ICO Registration Certificate
- Publication Scheme (Adopted April 2025)
Illegal Encampment Policy
Complaints Procedure
Complaints Procedure (Updated May 2024)
Financial Regulations
Investment Policy (Adopted April 2025)
Standing Orders
Standing Orders (Updated May 2024)
Code of Conduct for Members
Code of Conduct (Adopted April 2025)
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunities (Adopted April 2025)
Co-Option
Co-Option (Adopted March 2025)
Pension Discretion Policy
Discretion’s Policy (Adopted April 2025)
Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding policy (Adopted March 2025)
Health & Safety Policy
Health & Safety Policy (Adopted February 2025)
Media Policy
Media Policy (Updated May 2024)
Retention of Documents
Retention of Documents Policy (Adopted April 2024)
Written Records Management and Disposal Policy (Adopted April 2024)