Finance, Policy & Documents
Standing Orders
Standing Orders are the written rules that govern how Wistow Parish Council conducts its meetings and carries out its business. They provide a framework to ensure that council proceedings are lawful, transparent, fair, and consistent, helping councillors make decisions in an effective and accountable manner.
The Standing Orders set out the procedures for council meetings, including the conduct of councillors, public participation, voting arrangements, agenda management, and the roles and responsibilities of members and officers. They help ensure that all council business is conducted in accordance with relevant legislation and recognised standards of good governance.
Wistow Parish Council reviews its Standing Orders annually to ensure they remain up to date and reflect current legislation, guidance, and best practice. The document can be downloaded below.
Documents
Council Policies & Guidance
- Financial Regulations
- Code of Conduct Policy
- Publication Policy
- Transparency Code
- Risk Management Policy & Scheme
- Asset Register
- Training Policy
- Complaints Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Grant Policy
- Health & Safety Policy
- Co-Option Policy
- Playing Field Policy
- Safeguarding Policy
- Equal Opportunities/Diversity Policy
- Environmental Bio Diversity Policy
- Filming & Recording Policy
- Community Engagement Policy
- Scheme of Delegation
- Organisation Chart
- Councillor Portfolio Responsibilities
- Guidance notes for public attending Council meetings
- Councillor Dispensation
- Closed Churchyard Policy
- Vexatious Policy