Policies & Financial 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 each of the sections below.
The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (the code) came into effect on 1 April 2015. Please visit our TRANSPARENCY page for all the information required by the code including Expenditure Exceeding £500, Procurement, Local Authority Land, Community Grants, Senior Salaries/Pay Multiple/Pay Policy, Community Infrastructure Levy (CiL) spending and the councillors attendance record and allowances.
Civility and Respect Pledge
Crowborough Town Council is committed to standing up to poor behaviour and introducing positive changes which support civil and respectful conduct.
The Civility and Respect Pledge is the result of a joint project by the National Association of Local Councils, the Society of Local Council Clerks, One Voice Wales, and numerous council County Associations. The Civility and Respect project considered the impact of bullying, harassment and intimidation on local councils, councillors, clerks, and council staff – and the resulting effectiveness of local councils. Crowborough Town Council signed up to the Civility and Respect Pledge in May 2023.
Click to read our Civility and Respect Policy
Please click on any of the links below to read the relevant document.
Annual Investment Strategy 2025
CCTV – Close Circuit Television 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
Preventing Sexual Harassment Policy
Recording of Public Meetings Policy
Recruitment and Selection policy
Representation on Outside Bodies
Risk Management Policy inc Risk Register 2024
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.
BUSINESS PLAN
Crowborough Town Council’s Business Plan is available to view below:
ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
The Annual Governance and Accountability Return/Annual Return is available to view below:
- Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2024
- Annual Return 2023-24
- 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:
COUNCIL TAX PRECEPT INFORMATION
The council is required by law to publish the Council Tax Precept as our Precept is £140,000 or more.
Larger Parish Expenditure Details 2024/25
Larger Parish Expenditure Details 2023/24
Larger Parish Expenditure Details 2022/23
Larger Parish Expenditure Details 2021/22
Larger Parish Expenditure Details 2020/21
Larger Parish Expenditure Details 2019/20
ASSET LIST
The council Asset List can be read here:
CHARGES (Publication Scheme)
The council’s Publication Scheme lists what information may be obtained from the council and any charge associated with this: