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Standing Orders - Standing orders are the written rules of a local council. They are used to confirm a council’s internal organisational, administrative and procurement procedures and procedural matters for meetings. They are not the same as the policies of a council but they may refer to them. A local council must have standing orders for the procurement of contracts. 

Financial Regulations - The council is required to make suitable arrangements for the proper administration of its financial affairs, taking responsibility for ensuring that its financial management is adequate and effective, and that risks are adequately assessed and managed. Click here to read more 

Code of Conduct - In accordance with S.26 to 37 of the Localism Act 2011, on 13th October 2014, Combs Parish Council resolved to adopt the Suffolk Local Code of Conduct for the purposes of discharging its duty to promote and maintain high standards of conduct within its area. Following the guidance of the Local Government Association, the Parish Council voted on 10th May 2022 to adopt the Model Code of Conduct 2020 and this shall hereafter apply to all elected members and any co-opted members entitled to vote on any decisions of the council or its committees, sub committees or joint committees when acting in their capacity as a member of the Council.

Data Protection Policy  

Internal Control Statement  Click here to read more

Internal Control Report Click here to read more

Charitable Donations Policy  Click here to read more

Charitable Donations Appraisal Form  Click here to read more

Subject Access Request Policy 

Data Breach Policy  

Reserves Policy 

IT and Email Policy -  Combs Parish Council (‘Combs PC’) acknowledges the importance of effective and secure information technology (IT) and email usage in supporting its business, operations and communications. This policy outlines the guidelines and responsibilities for the appropriate use of IT resources and email by users.   

Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities - As stewards of public funds, we are expected to uphold the highest standards of transparency and openness. These principles are integral to all council activities. To support this, the government has introduced two transparency codes: one for larger councils with an annual turnover exceeding £200,000 and another for smaller councils with an annual turnover not exceeding £25,000. Although the transparency codes specifically mandate compliance from councils within these turnover brackets, it is recommended all parish and town councils with annual turnovers under £200,000 to adhere to the transparency code for smaller authorities at a minimum.