Our Policies
As a Town Council, we have a number of policies and procedures to which we must adhere. These documents support good governance, transparency, safety and accountability.
Our policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain relevant, clear and up to date.
Need a policy that is not listed?
If the policy details you require are not shown below, please contact the Town Clerk at the Town Council Offices for assistance.
About our policies
Chilton Town Council maintains a range of policies and procedures to guide how the Council operates.
These documents help ensure that council services and decision-making are fair, lawful, safe and consistent. They are reviewed regularly so that they remain effective and reflect current practice.
If you have any questions about any of the documents on this page, please contact the Town Clerk.
Policies of Chilton Town Council
The following policies and procedures are currently published on the council website.
Anti Fraud and Corruption Policy
Policy document
Capability Policy & Procedure
Policy document
Member Code of Conduct
Policy document
Comments, Compliments and Complaints Procedure
Policy document
Community Grants Policy
Updated policy
Co-option Policy & Voting Procedure – 10.6.25
Policy document
COSHH Policy – July 2025
Policy document
Dignity at Work Policy
Policy document
Financial Regulations 2025
Financial governance document
Modern Slavery Statement
Statement document
Health and Safety Policy – July 25
Policy document
Model Councillor Officer Protocol adopted on 14.1.25
Protocol document
Public Interest Disclosure Policy
Policy document
Safeguarding Policy
Policy document
Scheme of Delegation – June 2025
Governance document
Social Media Policy
Policy document
Standing Orders – May 2025
Governance document
Whistleblowing Policy
Policy document
Petitions Policy
Policy document
IT Policy – Approved 10.03.26
Policy document
Data Protection, Freedom of Information and CCTV Policy – Approved 25.03.26
Policy document
Publication Scheme – Approved 27.05.25
Governance document
Privacy Notice – Approved 25.03.26
Privacy document
Contact information
For any enquiries
- Phone: 01388 721788
- Out of Office: 01388 721788
- Email: info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk
- Enquiries: Our reception is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9am – 2pm. Tuesday 9am to 6pm and Thursday 9am to 5pm.
- Office Address: Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, DL17 0HE
Need help with a policy?
If you have any queries or questions regarding the policies, please contact the Town Clerk at the Town Council Offices.
If the policy details you require are not listed, please get in touch and the council will be able to advise further.
