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<\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-card\">\r\n <h2>Need a policy that is not listed?<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n If the policy details you require are not shown below, please contact the Town Clerk at the\r\n Town Council Offices for assistance.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <main class=\"container\">\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"about-policies\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"about-policies\">About our policies<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"intro-grid\">\r\n <div>\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n Chilton Town Council maintains a range of policies and procedures to guide how the Council operates.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n These documents help ensure that council services and decision-making are fair, lawful, safe\r\n and consistent. They are reviewed regularly so that they remain effective and reflect current practice.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n If you have any questions about any of the documents on this page, please contact the Town Clerk.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-banner\">\r\n <p style=\"margin-top:0;\"><strong>Missing policies<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\r\n If the policy details you require are not listed, please contact the Town Clerk.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"policy-list\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"policy-list\">Policies of Chilton Town Council<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n The following policies and procedures are currently published on the council website.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"policy-grid\">\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Anti Fraud and Corruption Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Anti-Fraud-and-Corruption-Policy.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Capability Policy & Procedure<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Capability-Policy-Procedure.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Member Code of Conduct<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chilton-TC-Member-Code-of-Conduct.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Comments, Compliments and Complaints Procedure<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Comments-Compliments-and-Complaints-Procedure.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Community Grants Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Updated policy<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Community-Grants-Policy-updated-on-16.4.25.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Co-option Policy & Voting Procedure \u2013 10.6.25<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Co-option-Policy-Voting-Procedure-10.6.25.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>COSHH Policy \u2013 July 2025<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/COSHH-Policy-adopted-on-8.7.25.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Dignity at Work Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dignity-at-Work-Policy.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Financial Regulations 2025<\/h3>\r\n <p>Financial governance document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Financial-Regulations-2025.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Modern Slavery Statement<\/h3>\r\n <p>Statement document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-Slavery-Statement.pdf\">Open statement<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Health and Safety Policy \u2013 July 25<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Health-and-Safety-Policy-July-25.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Model Councillor Officer Protocol adopted on 14.1.25<\/h3>\r\n <p>Protocol document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Model-councillor-officer-protocol-adopted-on-14.1.25.pdf\">Open protocol<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Public Interest Disclosure Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Interest-Disclosure-Policy-.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Safeguarding Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Safeguarding-Policy-for-review-on-15.4.25.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Scheme of Delegation \u2013 June 2025<\/h3>\r\n <p>Governance document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Scheme-of-Delegation-June-2025.pdf\">Open document<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Social Media Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chilton-Town-Council-Social-Media-Policy.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Standing Orders \u2013 May 2025<\/h3>\r\n <p>Governance document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Standing-Orders-May-2025.pdf\">Open standing orders<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Whistleblowing Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Whistleblowing-Policy.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Petitions Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" 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up to date.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-card\">\r\n <h2>Need a policy that is not listed?<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n If the policy details you require are not shown below, please contact the Town Clerk at the\r\n Town Council Offices for assistance.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <main class=\"container\">\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"about-policies\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"about-policies\">About our policies<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"intro-grid\">\r\n <div>\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n Chilton Town Council maintains a range of policies and procedures to guide how the Council operates.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n These documents help ensure that council services and decision-making are fair, lawful, safe\r\n and consistent. They are reviewed regularly so that they remain effective and reflect current practice.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n If you have any questions about any of the documents on this page, please contact the Town Clerk.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"info-banner\">\r\n <p style=\"margin-top:0;\"><strong>Missing policies<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\r\n If the policy details you require are not listed, please contact the Town Clerk.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"policy-list\">\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"policy-list\">Policies of Chilton Town Council<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"lead\">\r\n The following policies and procedures are currently published on the council website.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"policy-grid\">\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Anti Fraud and Corruption Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Anti-Fraud-and-Corruption-Policy.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Capability Policy & Procedure<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Capability-Policy-Procedure.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Member Code of Conduct<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chilton-TC-Member-Code-of-Conduct.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Comments, Compliments and Complaints Procedure<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Comments-Compliments-and-Complaints-Procedure.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Community Grants Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Updated policy<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Community-Grants-Policy-updated-on-16.4.25.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Co-option Policy & Voting Procedure \u2013 10.6.25<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Co-option-Policy-Voting-Procedure-10.6.25.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>COSHH Policy \u2013 July 2025<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/COSHH-Policy-adopted-on-8.7.25.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Dignity at Work Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dignity-at-Work-Policy.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Financial Regulations 2025<\/h3>\r\n <p>Financial governance document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Financial-Regulations-2025.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Modern Slavery Statement<\/h3>\r\n <p>Statement document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Modern-Slavery-Statement.pdf\">Open statement<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Health and Safety Policy \u2013 July 25<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Health-and-Safety-Policy-July-25.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Model Councillor Officer Protocol adopted on 14.1.25<\/h3>\r\n <p>Protocol document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Model-councillor-officer-protocol-adopted-on-14.1.25.pdf\">Open protocol<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Public Interest Disclosure Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Public-Interest-Disclosure-Policy-.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Safeguarding Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Safeguarding-Policy-for-review-on-15.4.25.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Scheme of Delegation \u2013 June 2025<\/h3>\r\n <p>Governance document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Scheme-of-Delegation-June-2025.pdf\">Open document<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Social Media Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chilton-Town-Council-Social-Media-Policy.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Standing Orders \u2013 May 2025<\/h3>\r\n <p>Governance document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Standing-Orders-May-2025.pdf\">Open standing orders<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Whistleblowing Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Whistleblowing-Policy.pdf\">Open policy<\/a>\r\n <\/article>\r\n\r\n <article class=\"policy-card\">\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Petitions Policy<\/h3>\r\n <p>Policy document<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <a class=\"button-link\" 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Tuesday 9am to 6pm and a Thursday 9am to 5pm.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Office Address:<\/strong> Hutton House, Durham Road, Chilton, DL17 0HE<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"contact-box\">\r\n <h3>Need help with a policy?<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n If you have any queries or questions regarding the policies, please contact the Town Clerk\r\n at the Town Council Offices.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\r\n If the policy details you require are not listed, please get in touch and the council\r\n will be able to advise further.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/main>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Policies | Chilton Town Council Chilton Town Council Our Policies As a Town Council, we have a number of policies and procedures to which we must adhere. 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