Council Governance
There are a number of policies, procedures and documents which go together to make up the corporate governance of the town council. To find out more, visit the sections below.
Transparency
The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (the code) came into effect on 1 April 2015. The code is issued by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Crowborough Town Council meets the definition of a local authority covered by the requirements of the code, defined as ‘a parish council which has gross annual income or expenditure (whichever is higher) exceeding £200,000’.
Please visit our TRANSPARENCY page for information relating to the Local Government Transparency Code 2015.
Please click on any of the links below to read the relevant policy.
Annual Investment Strategy 2023
Bullying and Harassment Policy
Child Protection and Vulnerable Persons Policy
Confidential Reporting (Whistleblowing) Policy
Emergency Resilience and Business Continuity Plan 2023
Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements
Health & Safety Policy – Volunteers
Media and Communications Policy
Member Officer Relations Protocol
Non- smoking and non-vaping policy
Performance Management Scheme policy
Recording of Public Meetings Policy
Recruitment and Selection policy
Representation on Outside Bodies
Risk Management Policy inc Risk Register 2023
Scheme of Delegation and Terms of Reference
Staff Long Service Awards Policy
Information relating to the financial management of the council can be found below. The council’s Financial Regulations and Annual Investment Strategy can be viewed by clicking on the ‘Policies and Procedures’ tab above.
ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
The Annual Governance and Accountability Return/Annual Return is available to view below:
- Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2023
- Annual Return 2022-23
- Annual Return 2021-22
- Annual Return 2020-21
- Annual Return 2019-20
- Annual Return 2018-19
- Annual Return 2017-18
BUDGET
The annual budgets are available to view below:
Larger Parishes Expenditure Details 2023/24
CHARGES (Publication Scheme)
The council’s publication scheme lists what information may be obtained from the council and any charge associated with this: