Governance

Standing Orders set out how any Parish Council conducts its business. They cover such matters as timing and conduct of meetings, financial management, complaints procedure etc. Some are compulsory but others are discretionary.

Please click the link below for full details. 

Standing Orders for Ashfield-cum-Thorpe Parish Council - adopted 12th May 2025

Financial Regulations for Ashfield-cum-Thorpe Parish Council - adopted 12th May 2025

Ashfield-cum-Thorpe Parish Council Risk Assessment 2025/2026 - reviewed and re-adopted 8th October 2025

Ashfield-cum-Thorpe Parish Council Statement of Internal Control 2025/2026 - reviewed and re-adopted 8th October 2025

Listed below are additional published policies and procedures that the Parish Council has formally adopted:

Bring Your Own Device/Email Communication Policy - adopted 11th March 2026

Environmental Policy - reviewed and re-adopted 12th May 2025

IT & Email Usage Policy - adopted 8th October 2025

Freedom of Information Schedule of Fees - reviewed and re-adopted 12th May 2025

Freedom of Information Policy - reviewed and re-adopted 12th May 2025

Health & Safety Policy - reviewed and re-adopted 8th October 2025

Privacy Notice - reviewed and re-adopted 14th July 2025

Travel & Expenses Policy - adopted 14th July 2025

Code of Conduct

Ashfield-cum-Thorpe Parish Councillors are required to comply with the Local Government Association Councillor Code of Conduct. 

The six principles of public life identified within the code are:

• *  Selflessness
• *  Integrity
• *  Objectivity
• *  Accountability
• *  Openness
• *  Honesty
• *  Leadership.

A copy of the code can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

Councillor Code of Conduct - reviewed and re-adopted July 2025

Ashfield-cum-Thorpe Parish Council Certificate of Public Liability 2025-2026

Ashfield-cum-Thorpe Parish Council Certificate of Employers Liability 2025-2026