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Standing Orders
The Parish Council adopted the current version of Standing Orders in March 2024. The current version is available here.
Privacy Policy
The Parish Council adopted the current version of the Privacy Policy in November 2018. The current version is available here.
Financial Regulations
The Parish Council adopted the current version of the Financial Regulations in June 2024. The current version is available here.
Code of Conduct
Every authority is required to adopt a Code of Conduct that sets out rules governing the behaviour of its members. All elected, co-opted and independent members of local authorities, including parish councils, fire, police and national park authorities, are covered by the Code. On 24th January 2024 the Parish Council adopted a slighly modified version of the document issued by the Local Goernment Association. This document is available here.
Policy on Co-option of Councillors
This includes the application form for persons wishing to be considered for co-option to Great Longstone Parish Council.
Policy adopted September 2024. The document is available here.
Planning
Information about the Parish Council & planning applications is available here.
Records Retention Policy
The Parish Council adopted the current version of the Records Retention Policy in November 2023. The current version is available here.
Complaints Procedures
Complaints about the Council's administration or its procedure. hese are dealt with under the Parish Council's Complaints procedure, which is avialable here.