Governance & Policies
Scheme of Delegation
This sets out how the Committee Structure works, the Committees' delegated powers as well as the delegated authority of the Town Clerk
Code of Conduct
The Localism Act 2011 requires all Local Authorities to adopt a Code of Conduct setting out the standards of behaviour expected from local Councillors
Action Plan
This Action Plan summarises the projects and proposals that Marlborough Town Council, sometimes in partnership with others, will develop and/or deliver during its 4 year term. The document will be subject to alteration and amendment and will inform the budget setting process
Community Awards
The Mayor's Community Awards are given annually to recognise the outstanding voluntary work, achievements, bravery or courage of individuals and groups in Marlborough
Grants Policy
Marlborough Town Council has the power to provide grants under its General Power of Competence (Localism Act 2011)
Complaints Procedure
If you are dissatisfied with the standard of service you have received from this council, or are unhappy about an action or lack of action, this sets out how you may complain and how we will try to resolve your complaint
Public Question Time
Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to come along to Council meetings. There is a period of 10 minutes set aside for Public Question Time just before the formal agenda starts when questions can be asked on any issue affecting the community
Recording of Meetings
Policy and protocol on recording, photography and use of social media at meetings
Freedom of Information
As a local authority, Councils are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 which gives people the right to access information held by or on behalf of public authorities
Scheme of Publication
Our Model Publication Scheme sets out the information to be published and how to obtain the information
Health & Safety
The Town Council has a legal duty of care towards protecting the health and safety of our employees and others who may be affected by its activities
Lone Working
This policy is intended to help the Council and its employees understand their obligations and provide advice in relation to lone working
Data Protection
The Data Protection Act 1998 aims to ensure that people know where their data is held, what it is used for and who it is shared with. It also ensures that an organisation treats people’s data correctly and has systems and controls in place for effective management of that data
Privacy Notice
Marlborough Town Council has a duty to ensure the security of personal data. We make sure that your information is protected from unauthorised access, loss, manipulation, falsification, destruction or unauthorised disclosure
Press & Media
Marlborough Town Council welcomes enquiries from the press and media and recognises that this relationship helps the Council to communicate with residents and community
Social Media
The widespread availability and use of social networking applications brings opportunities to understand engage and communicate with our communities in new ways
Register of Interests
Under the Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012 all members of relevant authorities, including town and parish councils, are required to register their "disclosable pecuniary interests". The full Register of Interests is available on Wiltshire Council's website