The Parish Council consist of the chairman and councillors (or members). It is a corporate body and as such is distinct from its members and has its own legal identity. The Parish Council has Powers and Duties all of which are governed by various Acts of Parliament. The duties are those things which the Council must do, powers are those things the Council may do if it chooses.
We list below those Power and Duties and a table showing how this Council uses those powers and adheres to the duties.
NPC compliance with Powers and Duties
Governing Policies
All the policies under which the Council operates are listed below. Most policies were reviewed and amended where appropriate in July 2026. Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and Risk Assessment are reviewed annually, the others every 4 years or in the light of new legislation. Please click on the links below to access the documents.
Civility and Respect and Dignity
Freedom of information and Data Protection
Document Retention Disposal and IT