Introduction
The key policies and procedures relating to the management and conduct of council employees are provided below.
HR Policies | Document For Download |
Emergency/Dependants Leave Policy – Describes the council’s approach to taking emergency/dependants leave | ![]() |
Dignity at Work Policy – This policy reflects the spirit in which the Council intends to undertake all of its business and outlines the specific procedures available to all employees in order to protect them from bullying and harassment. | ![]() |
Disciplinary Policy – How the Council helps employees improve unsatisfactory conduct and performance in their job | ![]() |
Equality Policy – Explains the Council’s commitment to pursuing an Equal Opportunities approach in the employment of its staff, its relationship with its councillors, and in the way in which services are provided for the public | ![]() |
Expense Policy – Defines the policy regarding a council employee’s and councillor’s right to claim expenses and the expense claim procedure. | ![]() |
Expense Reclaim Form | ![]() |
Grievance Policy – Sets out the arrangements for employees to raise their concerns, problems or complaints about their employment with the Council. | ![]() |
Home Working Policy – Describes the council’s policy regarding employees who work from home including the assessment of home working risks for an employee. | ![]() |
Home Working Risk Assessment Template | ![]() |
Home Working – DSE Work Station Assessment | ![]() |
Pension Policy – Defines the Council’s policy towards pension provision for employees. | ![]() |
Performance Appraisal Procedure – Defines the council’s employee performance appraisal policy, process, responsibilities and timing. | ![]() |
Privacy Notice Stakeholders – Explains how the Council manage ‘Personal Data’ about staff and members and their rights. | ![]() |
Sickness Absence Policy – This policy aims to ensure that the operational efficiency of the Council can be maintained whilst employees are absent from work for sickness or injury related reasons. It also provides guidance, security and support to employees during periods of ill-health. | ![]() |
Staff Training and Development Policy – Sets out the Council’s position on the provision of training and development opportunities for staff. | ![]() |