COUNCIL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
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The documents below relate to Council policy or procedure generally:
- Accessibility Statement – Website & Mobile Applications – July 2024 [PDF, 131.61 KB]
- Business Continuity Plan – 13 February 2025 [PDF, 110.43 KB]
- CCTV Policy – Youth Centre – 21 July 2022 [PDF, 78.73 KB]
- Code of Conduct – 15 July 2021 – Reviewed 5 June 2025 [PDF, 229.80 KB]
- Communications Policy – 21 November 2024 [PDF, 105.05 KB]
- Community Engagement Strategy – 8 May 2025 [PDF, 95.94 KB]
- Community Events Support Policy – Reviewed 25 April 2024 [PDF, 79.09 KB]
- Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Policy, Guidance & Application Form – Reviewed 4 June 2026 [PDF, 195.08 KB]
- Complaints Policy & Procedure – 13 November 2025 [PDF, 89.65 KB]
- Corporate Plan 2023-27 – 2 November 2023
- Council’s Guide to GOFAR Neighbourhood Plan Policies – 24 June 2021 [PDF, 127.43 KB]
- Councillor Co-option Policy – 27 April 2023 [PDF, 102.59 KB]
- Data Protection/GDPR – 12 February 2026
- Equality & Diversity Statement/Policy – 18 May 2023 [PDF, 99.83 KB]
- Farncombe Village Binscombe Community Vision Document – Revised – 21 July 2022 [PDF, 372.39 KB]
- Financial Regulations – 20 May 2026 [PDF, 268.94 KB]
- Fixed Asset Disposal Policy – 23 September 2021 – Reviewed 18 July 2024 [PDF, 61.38 KB]
- Fixed Asset Policy – 23 September 2021 – Reviewed 18 July 2024 [PDF, 89.04 KB]
- Freedom of Information – Publication Scheme – 25 July 2024 [PDF, 126.34 KB]
- Godalming Town Centre Area – Preserving the Past, Protecting the Present, Planning the Future – Reviewed 16 February 2023 [PDF, 376.92 KB]
- Grants Policy & Procedure – 9 May 2024 [PDF, 126.29 KB]
- Health & Safety Policy Arrangements – 20 May 2026 [PDF, 272.52 KB]
- Health & Safety Policy Statement – 20 May 2026 [PDF, 241.13 KB]
- Honorary Freeman & Freewoman Scheme – 9 May 2024 – Revised 3 June 2026 [PDF, 105.67 KB]
- Modern Day Slavery Statement – 1 April 2021 – Reviewed 17 April 2025 [PDF, 63.27 KB]
- New Councillor and Staff Member Induction and Training Policy – 7 March 2019 [PDF, 79.64 KB]
- Press Strategy – 25 July 2019 [PDF, 102.03 KB]
- Protocols & Procedures – A Basic Guide For the Mayoralty – 10 January 2019 [PDF, 182.91 KB]
- Reserves Policy – 19 December 2024 [PDF, 115.78 KB]
- Risk Management Strategy – 20 May 2026 [PDF, 185.99 KB]
- Safeguarding – Reviewed 18 September 2025 [PDF, 77.02 KB]
- Safeguarding – Youth – 27 April 2023 [PDF, 285.76 KB]
- Schedule of Meetings – 2026/2027 [PDF, 114.70 KB]
- Standing Orders – 20 May 2026 [PDF, 695.89 KB]
- Statement of Staff Management – Reviewed 13 November 2025 [PDF, 63.88 KB]
- Treasury & Investment Policy – 20 May 2026 [PDF, 155.56 KB]
The documents below relate specifically to the Council’s staff:
- Absence & Sick Pay Policy and Procedure – Reviewed 14 May 2026 [PDF, 179.87 KB]
- DBS Data Handling Policy – 13 February 2020 – Reviewed 14 November 2024 [PDF, 69.72 KB]
- Dignity at Work Policy – Reviewed 14 May 2026 [PDF, 158.08 KB]
- Disciplinary Procedure – Reviewed 14 May 2026 [PDF, 180.25 KB]
- Employee Code of Conduct – Reviewed 14 May 2026 [PDF, 202.97 KB]
- Exercise of Employer Discretions – Re-adopted 14 May 2026 [PDF, 189.89 KB]
- Fire Safety Precautions and Emergency Procedures – 14 May 2026 [PDF, 136.72 KB]
- Flexible Working Policy – Reviewed 23 May 2024 [PDF, 121.06 KB]
- Grievance Procedure – Reviewed 14 May 2026 [PDF, 148.67 KB]
- IT, Cyber Security & Acceptable Use Policy – Adopted 12 February 2026 [PDF, 160.05 KB]
- Leave Policy – Reviewed 14 May 2026 [PDF, 252.01 KB]
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy – 13 November 2025 [PDF, 76.68 KB]
- Social Media Policy – Reviewed 14 May 2026 [PDF, 158.73 KB]
- Staff Appraisal Policy [PDF, 108.19 KB] and Staff Appraisal Form [PDF, 123.13 KB] – 21 November 2024
- Training Statement of Intent – Reviewed 14 May 2026 [PDF, 120.11 KB]
- Whistleblowing Policy – 14 May 2026 [PDF, 138.18 KB]