Parish Council Standing Orders and Policies
Standing Orders.
Standing Orders define how we do business, conduct meetings, ensure transparency and ensure consistency.
St Cuthbert (Out) Parish Council Standing Orders (Approved 9 Jan 23 with further amendment to Standing Order 9(f) approved 13 February 2023) (PDF, 385 Kb)
This document sets out how the Council runs its business, meetings and finance.
Policies
These policies are reviewed annually and determine key aspects of parish council work.
If you would like to know more about the Parish Council's 'Preferred Contractors' Policy, please follow the link.
Risk Management Policy Statement October 2023 (PDF, 193 Kb)
The measures we take to protect our assets are outlined here. Updated and approved by Full Council, 23rd October 2023.
Social Media & Electronic Communications Policy 2024 05 13 (PDF, 1.1 Mb)
This outlines the protocols for handling social media and electronic communications. Approved by Full Council, 13th May 2024.
SCO PC Press & Media Policy (last approved by Full Council, 08 January 2024.) (PDF, 1.1 Mb)
The processes and approaches to the press and media are outlined here.
Press Release and Media Strategy (PDF, 176 Kb)
This policy outlines the stages and control measures for press releases.
Staff Appraisal Forms (template) 2024 05 13 (PDF, 1 Mb)
As approved by Staffing Committee, 23rd April 2024, and Full Council 13th May 2024.