Accessibility Help
Our commitment to accessibility and inclusion across the Kesgrave Town Council website
Governance documents explain how Kesgrave Town Council operates, makes decisions, and ensures compliance with laws and good practice. This section covers the Council’s structure, roles, decision-making processes, and audit mechanisms. Together, they ensure that the Council is transparent, well-managed, and working in the best interests of residents.
Primary items
These items have Governance as their primary category.
Quick index
- Accessibility Help
- Accessibility Statement
- Council Tax Information
- Internal Audit Review Checklist
- Kesgrave Neighbourhood Plan (2021 – 2036)
- Kesgrave Town Council – Contact, Meetings, and Personnel Information
- Local Authority Land
- Local Council Award Scheme – Working Towards the Bronze Quality Standard
- Media Enquiries
- New Councillor Induction
- Organisational Chart for Kesgrave Town Council
- Parking Spaces and Parking Account
- Publication Scheme 2025–2028
- Public Communications and Community Information
- Register of Members’ Interests
- Report a Problem
- Risk Register and Risk Management Framework 2025
- Social Housing Assets
Accessibility Statement
Our commitment to accessible and inclusive digital services
Council Tax Information
About Council Tax and How It Supports Local Services
Internal Audit Review Checklist
Kesgrave Neighbourhood Plan (2021 – 2036)
Vision and planning framework for Kesgrave’s development to 2036
Kesgrave Town Council – Contact, Meetings, and Personnel Information
A comprehensive resource for all Council contact methods, opening hours, emergency contacts, meeting schedules, staff roles, councillor details, and social media links.
Local Authority Land
Land, Buildings, and Community Assets Owned or Managed by Kesgrave Town Council
Local Council Award Scheme – Working Towards the Bronze Quality Standard
How Kesgrave Town Council Demonstrates the National Foundations of Good Governance
Media Enquiries
Media Enquiries
New Councillor Induction
Kesgrave Town Council’s process for welcoming and supporting new councillors
Organisational Chart for Kesgrave Town Council
Structure and reporting lines of officers and operational staff
Parking Spaces and Parking Account
Details of Kesgrave Town Council–owned public car parks and associated parking income account
Public Communications and Community Information
How Kesgrave Town Council keeps residents informed and connected
Publication Scheme 2025–2028
Guide to information published by Kesgrave Town Council under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Register of Members’ Interests
How Kesgrave Town Councillors disclose financial and personal interests
Report a Problem
How to contact Kesgrave Town Council to report a problem or concern
Risk Register and Risk Management Framework 2025
How Kesgrave Town Council identifies, monitors, and manages risks
Social Housing Assets
Declaration regarding Kesgrave Town Council’s social housing ownership
Secondary items
These items have another primary category but list Governance as secondary.
Quick index
- Annual Accounts
- Annual Budget
- Annual Return
- Asset Register
- Biodiversity Policy 2025–2028
- CCTV Policy (Data Protection Policy – Use of CCTV) 2025–2028
- Code of Conduct 2025–2028
- Community Engagement Strategy
- Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Annual Report
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Confidentiality Policy 2025–2028
- Cookie Policy
- Data Protection Policy (General)
- Document and Electronic Data Retention Policy
- Email, Internet and Computer System Use Policy and Procedure 2025–2028
- Environmental Policy 2025–2028
- Equality, Diversity and Dignity at Work Policy
- Expenses Policy and Procedure 2025–2028
- Fast Food Vendor Policy
- Financial Regulations
- Government Procurement Card (GPC) Transactions
- Grant Approval Policy and Procedure 2025–2028
- Grants to Voluntary, Community and Social Organisations (April 2020 – March 2025)
- Health and Safety Statement and Policy 2025–2028
- Investment Policy and Strategy
- Kesgrave Town Council Annual Action Plan 2025–2026
- Kesgrave Town Council Business Plan 2025–2028
- Kesgrave Town Council – ATM Award Scheme Policy 2025
- Land Acquisition and Adoption Policy 2025–2028
- Land and Asset Summary
- Lawn Cemetery Policy 2025–2028
- Monthly Expenditure Over £500
- Noticeboard Policy 2025–2028
- Privacy Policy and Notice 2025–2028
- Privacy Policy for the Website 2025–2028
- Privacy Statement
- Public Participation in Council Meetings Policy 2025–2028
- Quarterly Budget
- Resignation and Co-option to Casual Vacancies Policy 2025–2028
- Safeguarding Policy and Procedure 2025–2028
- Social Media Policy 2025–2028
- Standing Orders
- Terms of Reference 2025–26
- Training and Development Policy 2025–2028
- Transparency Code 2025–2028
- Vehicle Policy 2025–2028
Annual Accounts
Kesgrave Town Council’s audited financial statements for each financial year
Annual Budget
Estimated Income and Expenditure for the Financial Year
Annual Return
Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR)
Asset Register
Summary of Kesgrave Town Council’s Asset Register as at 31 March 2025
Biodiversity Policy 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council protects and enhances wildlife and natural habitats
CCTV Policy (Data Protection Policy – Use of CCTV) 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council uses CCTV to protect staff, residents, and property
Code of Conduct 2025–2028
Standards of behaviour expected from Kesgrave Town Councillors
Community Engagement Strategy
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Annual Report
Complaints Policy and Procedure
Process for Handling and Resolving Complaints About Kesgrave Town Council
Confidentiality Policy 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council protects sensitive, personal, and confidential information
Cookie Policy
How Kesgrave Town Council uses cookies, analytics, and server logs
Data Protection Policy (General)
Kesgrave Town Council’s Commitment to Lawful and Secure Data Handling
Document and Electronic Data Retention Policy
Guidelines for the Storage, Retention, and Disposal of Council Records
Email, Internet and Computer System Use Policy and Procedure 2025–2028
Guidelines for secure and responsible use of Council email, internet, and IT systems
Environmental Policy 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council protects and promotes a sustainable local environment
Equality, Diversity and Dignity at Work Policy
Kesgrave Town Council’s Commitment to Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect in the Workplace
Expenses Policy and Procedure 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council manages and reimburses legitimate staff expenses
Fast Food Vendor Policy
Guidelines for Managing Fast Food Vendor Enquiries and Use of Council Land
Financial Regulations
Government Procurement Card (GPC) Transactions
Monthly summary of Kesgrave Town Council’s GPC expenditure
Grant Approval Policy and Procedure 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council supports local voluntary and community organisations through grant funding
Grants to Voluntary, Community and Social Organisations (April 2020 – March 2025)
Record of Kesgrave Town Council grant awards to local voluntary, community, and social enterprise groups
Health and Safety Statement and Policy 2025–2028
Kesgrave Town Council’s commitment to a safe and healthy working environment
Investment Policy and Strategy
How Kesgrave Town Council manages and protects public funds through prudent investment
Kesgrave Town Council – ATM Award Scheme Policy 2025
Policy for Kesgrave Town Council’s Town Award & Recognition Scheme, setting out the purpose, eligibility, award categories, nomination process, judging criteria, timings, budget, and legal considerations.
Kesgrave Town Council Annual Action Plan 2025–2026
How Kesgrave Town Council delivers the priorities of its Business Plan
Kesgrave Town Council Business Plan 2025–2028
Setting out Kesgrave Town Council’s vision, priorities, and actions for this period.
Land Acquisition and Adoption Policy 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council considers acquiring or adopting land for community benefit
Land and Asset Summary
Summary of Kesgrave Town Council’s asset register position and valuation basis
Lawn Cemetery Policy 2025–2028
Fees, regulations, and management procedures for Kesgrave Lawn Cemetery
Monthly Expenditure Over £500
Monthly Reports Detailing Kesgrave Town Council’s Spending
Noticeboard Policy 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council manages and maintains community noticeboards across the town
Privacy Policy and Notice 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council collects, uses and protects personal data under UK GDPR
Privacy Policy for the Website 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council’s website collects and protects personal information
Privacy Statement
How Kesgrave Town Council protects personal information and where to find our full privacy policies
Public Participation in Council Meetings Policy 2025–2028
How members of the public can attend, ask questions, and record Council meetings
Quarterly Budget
Council’s Quarterly Report of Income and Expenditure
Resignation and Co-option to Casual Vacancies Policy 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council manages councillor resignations and fills vacant seats
Safeguarding Policy and Procedure 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council protects children, young people, and adults at risk
Social Media Policy 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council uses and manages its social media accounts
Standing Orders
How Kesgrave Town Council conducts meetings, committees, and governance
Terms of Reference 2025–26
Scope and delegated authority for Kesgrave Town Council and its Committees
Training and Development Policy 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council supports training for councillors and staff
Transparency Code 2025–2028
How Kesgrave Town Council publishes information to meet the Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (updated 2025)
Vehicle Policy 2025–2028
Guidelines for the safe and responsible use of Council-owned vehicles