The Policies section contains the rules and frameworks that guide how Kesgrave Town Council conducts its work and serves the community. From equality and safeguarding to environmental sustainability and data protection, these policies ensure that decisions are fair, transparent, and consistent with national standards and local values.

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Biodiversity Policy 2025–2028

How Kesgrave Town Council protects and enhances wildlife and natural habitats

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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Civility and Respect Pledge

Commitment to promoting civility, respect, and positive working relationships

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 11 Aug 2025 | Review due: 10 Aug 2028 | Updated: 04 Nov 2025
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Code of Conduct 2025–2028

Standards of behaviour expected from Kesgrave Town Councillors

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 14 Jan 2026
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Complaints Policy and Procedure

Process for Handling and Resolving Complaints About Kesgrave Town Council

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 17 Nov 2025
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Confidentiality Policy 2025–2028

How Kesgrave Town Council protects sensitive, personal, and confidential information

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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Data Protection Policy (General)

Kesgrave Town Council’s Commitment to Lawful and Secure Data Handling

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 02 Jun 2026 | Updated: 26 Oct 2025
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Environmental Policy 2025–2028

How Kesgrave Town Council protects and promotes a sustainable local environment

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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Fast Food Vendor Policy

Guidelines for Managing Fast Food Vendor Enquiries and Use of Council Land

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 04 Nov 2025
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Investment Policy and Strategy

How Kesgrave Town Council manages and protects public funds through prudent investment

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 14 Oct 2024 | Review due: 14 Oct 2026 | Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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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.

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 27 Oct 2025 | Review due: 27 Oct 2026 | Updated: 22 Dec 2025
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Lawn Cemetery Policy 2025–2028

Fees, regulations, and management procedures for Kesgrave Lawn Cemetery

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 06 Feb 2025 | Review due: 06 Feb 2028 | Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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Memorials Policy 2025–2028

How Kesgrave Town Council manages tree, bench, and plaque memorial donations

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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Noticeboard Policy 2025–2028

How Kesgrave Town Council manages and maintains community noticeboards across the town

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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Privacy Policy and Notice 2025–2028

How Kesgrave Town Council collects, uses and protects personal data under UK GDPR

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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Privacy Statement

How Kesgrave Town Council protects personal information and where to find our full privacy policies

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 05 Nov 2025 | Review due: 05 Nov 2026 | Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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Social Media Policy 2025–2028

How Kesgrave Town Council uses and manages its social media accounts

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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Standing Orders

How Kesgrave Town Council conducts meetings, committees, and governance

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 02 Jun 2026 | Updated: 17 Nov 2025
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Terms of Reference 2025–26

Scope and delegated authority for Kesgrave Town Council and its Committees

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 01 Aug 2025 | Review due: 01 Aug 2026 | Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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Transparency Code 2025–2028

How Kesgrave Town Council publishes information to meet the Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (updated 2025)

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Policy 2025–2028

Guidelines for the safe and responsible use of Council-owned vehicles

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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These items have another primary category but list Policies as secondary.

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Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to accessible and inclusive digital services

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 27 Oct 2025 | Review due: 27 Oct 2026 | Updated: 27 Oct 2025
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Land and Asset Summary

Summary of Kesgrave Town Council’s asset register position and valuation basis

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 31 Mar 2025 | Review due: 31 Mar 2026 | Updated: 04 Nov 2025
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Media Enquiries

Media Enquiries

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 06 Nov 2025 | Review due: 06 Nov 2026 | Updated: 06 Nov 2025
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New Councillor Induction

Kesgrave Town Council’s process for welcoming and supporting new councillors

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 24 Oct 2025 | Review due: 24 Oct 2026 | Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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Publication Scheme 2025–2028

Guide to information published by Kesgrave Town Council under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

Author: Kesgrave Town Council | Valid from: 02 Jun 2025 | Review due: 01 Jun 2028 | Updated: 10 Nov 2025
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