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 2019 – 2023
Westerham Town Council are consulting with residents and will be published shortly.
Action Plan 2019 – 2023
Westerham Town Council will review the 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
Information Data Protection Policy 2019
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
Westerham Town Council are consulting with residents and will be published shortly.
Press and Media Protocol
Equal Opportunities Statement
Equality and Diversity Policy 2020
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 the last financial year are as follows:-
Westerham Art Group – £75
Tuesday Club Westerham – £300
Friday Lunch Club – £100
Sevenoaks Volunteer Transport Group – £100
Westerham Food Bank – £150
Westerham Sea Cadets – £100
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 email office@westerhamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Health and Safety Policy
CCTV Policy
Website Policy
