Policies
Our parish policies are here to keep things running smoothly and make sure everyone feels heard and included. Think of them as the ground rules for building a better community together. Take a look and see how we’re working to make our parish a great place to live!
Welcome to the heart of our parish council’s decision-making! Our policies are here to ensure everything runs smoothly, fairly, and with our community’s best interests at heart. Whether it’s about governance, planning, or community initiatives, these guidelines keep us on track and help shape a thriving parish for everyone.
We believe in transparency and accountability. That’s why all our policies are available for you to explore. They cover a range of topics, from how we make decisions to how we address issues that matter most to our residents.
By staying informed, you can see how your council is working to support the community and make decisions that reflect our shared values. These policies are living documents, evolving as our parish grows and adapts to new challenges and opportunities.
So dive in, get to know the groundwork, and see how we’re working together to make our parish a fantastic place to live, work, and connect.
Governance & Compliance
Digital Compliance
ASSERTION 10
Assertion 10 confirms that the Council has proper arrangements for digital governance, data protection, secure communication and IT management. Bishop Middleham Parish Council complies by:
- operating a secure .gov.uk website,
- using an official contact address (parishclerk@bishopmiddleham-pc.gov.uk),
- ensuring the Parish Clerk and all Councillors use @bishopmiddleham-pc.gov.uk email accounts for council business, and:
- applying its Data Protection, Document Retention, FOI, Publication Scheme, IT Policies and ensuring our Accessibility Statement is accurate and up to date.