Formally adopted Council policies are below with the exception of policies relating to the management of the council’s employees. All policies are reviewed as per the following schedule.
Shaping our Future – Westerham Town Council Strategy 2016 – 2019
At the Council meeting on the 23rd May 2016 Westerham Town Council approved their Strategy for 2016 – 2019.
Action Plan 2015 – 2019
Westerham Town Council has reviewed its Action Plan following adoption of the WTC Strategy.
Standing Orders
Westerham Town Council has a duty to ensure that rules for administration of the Council are followed. These rules are set out to guide the procedures of the Council and are called Standing orders. Some of them are required by law and must be adhered to; others are formally agreed by Council.
Financial Regulations
Westerham Town Council must operate a system of internal control appropriate to its expenditure and activities. The Financial Regulations give details of how the Council must manage its finances.
Code of Conduct
Westerham Town Council has adopted this Code which sets out details of expected behaviour by Councillors. It is based on the seven ‘Nolan’ principles of public life; selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Data Protection Policy
Complaints procedure
Westerham Town Council’s complaints procedure covers complaints about the administration or procedures of the Town Council.
Westerham Town Council has adopted the complaints procedure of Sevenoaks District Council for any complaints against Councillors. To make a complaint about a Councillor click on the following link Complaint against a councillor
Publication Scheme
Westerham Town Council seeks to be as open and transparent as possible by proactively making information available via this website. It has adopted a Publication Scheme and aims to respond promptly to any requests for information.
Communication and Engagement Strategy
WTC Communication and Community Engagement Strategy 2015 -2019
Press and Media Protocol
Equal Opportunities Statement
Grant Application Form
The Town Council donates grants to applicants through the year, please download the Policy and application form or email the office on office@westerhamtowncouncil.gov.uk.
Grants awarded in this financial year:-
| St Mary’s Church, Westerham | £1,600 |
| Westerham Town Partnership – event | £200 |
| Citizens Advice – Westerham outreach | £500 |
| Holy Trinity Church, Crockham Hill | £1,100 |
| Greensands Commons project | £1,500 |
| Porchlight | £250 |
| Darent Velley Partnership project | £1,500 |
| Crockham Hill CIC – Land issue | £2,000 |
Alternatively apply to the Barley Charity (Westerham Town Council is the trustee) to apply for general charitable purposes for the benefit of residents of westerham parish by March 31st each year. For an application please email the Town Clerk on the email address above.
