Policies & Procedures
It is important that Councils work within these statutes so policies and procedures are essential for ensuring that any business is conducted in the correct legal and transparent manner.
Our policies and procedures are set out below.
| POLICY | NEXT REVIEW DATE |
|---|---|
| Biodiversity Policy | August 2026 |
| Community Engagement Strategy | September 2025 |
| Community Grants Policy | October 2025 |
| Complaints Procedure | February 2025 |
| Consultation Strategy | September 2025 |
| Dignity at Work Policy | April 2028 |
| DPI Dispensation Procedure | May 2025 |
| Disciplinary Procedure | October 2026 |
| Email Acceptable Use Policy | July 2027 |
| Equal Opportunities Policy | October 2026 |
| Finance Regulations | May 2025 |
| Financial Reserves | May 2025 |
| Future Development in the Parish | September 2025 |
| Grievance | October 2026 |
| Health and Safety Policy | May 2025 |
| Hospitality & Gifts Policy | November 2025 |
| Media Policy | June 2025 |
| Planning Pre-Application Discussion Policy | October 2025 |
| Planning Procedures | October 2025 |
| Record Management Policy | July 2027 |
| Risk Management Scheme | March 2025 |
| Round Meadow Local Connection Appeals Process | October 2025 |
| Scheme of Delegation | May 2025 |
| Social Media Policy | September 2025 |
| Staff Performance Management Policy | October 2026 |
| Standing Orders | May 2025 |
| Training Statement of Intent | November 2025 |
The General Data Protection Regulation is Europe’s new framework for data protection laws. It replaces the previous 1995 Data Protection Directive, which current UK law is based upon.
The Parish Council has adopted the following Policy, Privacy Notices and Consent Form
| POLICIES | NEXT REVIEW DATE |
|---|---|
| Consent to hold Contact Information Form | N/A |
| Data Breach Policy | August 2027 |
| Information and Data Protection Policy | August 2027 |
| Information Request Policy | September 2025 |
| Privacy Notice (General) | May 2025 |
| Privacy Notice (Councillors, Staff and Role Holders) | May 2025 |
| Subject Access Request Procedure | August 2027 |
The Freedom of Information Act came into force at the beginning of 2005 and encourages greater openness and transparency across the whole public sector. The Act obliges every public authority to adopt an approved Publication Scheme. The intention of a Publication Scheme is to require authorities to make certain kinds of information routinely available to the public.
The Parish Council has adopted the standard Scheme approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office appropriate for parish councils.
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The guide below is a list of the current documents routinely available. Most of them will be found on this website.
Diary Dates
News
Thistleford Bridge road closure for essential bridge maintenance works
The proposed bridge works which will require the closure of Thistleford Bridge which carries a “C classified” road over the River Roden The work is proposed to start on the 1st July 2024 for 2 days. The works will involve repairs to the upstream parapet and approach...
Talking about the Climate for the Great Big Green Week
Parish Councillors from Wem Rural Parish Council, along with several other partners met on Saturday 15th June at Jubilee Square in Wem to talk to residents about climate change. Despite the rain, many free bananas were handed out to visitors and the craft activities...
Keeping safe and well this summer
The Shropshire Carers Support Team has put together a summer wellness guide (attached) so you have information at your fingertips. Download and / or print off the guide for advice on how to keep safe and well during the summer – includes handy links to various...
Contact Us
Address
The Parish Clerk
4 Bazeley Way
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5QN
Phone
07720 854185
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