Please find below the archive of the Policies and Procedures documents.
Buckden Parish Council has a number of policies and procedures that provide guidance for members and staff. Put simply, they set out how things should be done. They are all based on sensible behaviour, mostly backed up by legislation.
These policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and revised if necessary. Should changes be needed earlier, then they are revised as soon as time allows. Revisions could be due to changes in governing legislation, or in response to events in Buckden. All changes must be confirmed by a resolution at a meeting of Buckden Parish Council before they are added to the website.
The intention is to keep the documents up to date and relevant. Existing councillors need to follow what is in these documents. New councillors need to become familiar with them over time.
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Social-Media-and-Electronic-Communication-Policy-Approved-Decembem-2025.pdf
Social Media and Electronic Communication Policy Approved Decembem 2025.pdf application/pdfSocial Media and Electronic Communication Policy Approved Decembem 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 242.43 KB 2025-12-18 18th December 2025 2025-12-18 18th December 2025 |
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Privacy-Notice_BPC-2025-reviewed_final.pdf
Privacy Notice_BPC 2025 reviewed_final.pdf application/pdfPrivacy Notice_BPC 2025 reviewed_final.pdf Open Download Copy Link 252.34 KB 2025-12-16 16th December 2025 2025-12-16 16th December 2025 |
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BPC-cyber-security-policy-Final-2025_Approved-Nov2025.pdf
BPC cyber security policy Final 2025_Approved Nov2025.pdf application/pdfBPC cyber security policy Final 2025_Approved Nov2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 182.35 KB 2025-11-12 12th November 2025 2025-11-12 12th November 2025 |
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Buckden-Parish-Flood-Plan_Approved-November-2025-.pdf
Buckden Parish Flood Plan_Approved November 2025 .pdf application/pdfBuckden Parish Flood Plan_Approved November 2025 .pdf Open Download Copy Link 1.92 MB 2025-11-12 12th November 2025 2025-11-12 12th November 2025 |
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Data-Protection-Policy_BPC_Final-November-2025_approved-Nov2025.pdf
Data-Protection-Policy.BPC_Final November 2025_approved Nov2025.pdf application/pdfData-Protection-Policy.BPC_Final November 2025_approved Nov2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 261.47 KB 2025-11-12 12th November 2025 2025-11-12 12th November 2025 |
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2025-Approved-SAFEGUARDING-RECORD-OF-CONCERN-BPC-2021.pdf
2025 Approved SAFEGUARDING RECORD OF CONCERN BPC 2021.pdf application/pdf2025 Approved SAFEGUARDING RECORD OF CONCERN BPC 2021.pdf Open Download Copy Link 198.09 KB 2025-09-10 10th September 2025 2025-09-03 3rd September 2025 |
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Safeguarding-Policy-updated-Revised-2025_v2.pdf
Safeguarding Policy updated Revised 2025.v2.pdf application/pdfSafeguarding Policy updated Revised 2025.v2.pdf Open Download Copy Link 333.7 KB 2025-09-10 10th September 2025 2025-09-03 3rd September 2025 |
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2025_Approved-Health-and-Safety-Policy.pdf
2025_Approved Health and Safety Policy.pdf application/pdf2025_Approved Health and Safety Policy.pdf Open Download Copy Link 366.74 KB 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 |
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DAILY-RISK-ASSESSMENT-FOR-HANDYMEN_Sept-2025.pdf
DAILY RISK ASSESSMENT FOR HANDYMEN_Sept 2025.pdf application/pdfDAILY RISK ASSESSMENT FOR HANDYMEN_Sept 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 151.62 KB 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 |
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Grass-Cutting-Risk-Assessment-Sept-2025.pdf
Grass Cutting Risk Assessment Sept 2025.pdf application/pdfGrass Cutting Risk Assessment Sept 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 196.17 KB 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 |
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Litter-Picking-Risk-Assesment-July-2025.pdf
Litter Picking Risk Assesment July 2025.pdf application/pdfLitter Picking Risk Assesment July 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 275.03 KB 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 |
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Lone-working-policy_Sept-2025.pdf
Lone working policy_Sept 2025.pdf application/pdfLone working policy_Sept 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 284.61 KB 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 |
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Shredder-Risk-Assessment-September-2025-.pdf
Shredder Risk Assessment September 2025 .pdf application/pdfShredder Risk Assessment September 2025 .pdf Open Download Copy Link 117.46 KB 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 |
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Strimmer-Risk-Assessment-September-2025.pdf
Strimmer Risk Assessment September 2025.pdf application/pdfStrimmer Risk Assessment September 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 170.14 KB 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 2025-09-02 2nd September 2025 |
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BPC-Financial-Risk-Appendix-2-Online-banking-July-2025.pdf
BPC Financial Risk Appendix 2 Online banking July 2025.pdf application/pdfBPC Financial Risk Appendix 2 Online banking July 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 245.05 KB 2025-08-27 27th August 2025 2025-08-27 27th August 2025 |
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BPC-Financial-Risk-Appendix-4-Transport-and-Handling-of-Cash-July-2025.pdf
BPC Financial Risk Appendix 4 Transport and Handling of Cash July 2025.pdf application/pdfBPC Financial Risk Appendix 4 Transport and Handling of Cash July 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 237.73 KB 2025-08-27 27th August 2025 2025-08-27 27th August 2025 |
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BPC-Financial-Risk-Assessment-Appendix-1-Strategic-Financial-Risk-July-2025.pdf
BPC Financial Risk Assessment Appendix 1 Strategic Financial Risk July 2025.pdf application/pdfBPC Financial Risk Assessment Appendix 1 Strategic Financial Risk July 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 338.19 KB 2025-08-27 27th August 2025 2025-08-27 27th August 2025 |
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Financial-Risk-Appendix-3-Multipay-and-Fuel-July-2025.pdf
Financial Risk Appendix 3 Multipay and Fuel July 2025.pdf application/pdfFinancial Risk Appendix 3 Multipay and Fuel July 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 284.3 KB 2025-08-27 27th August 2025 2025-08-27 27th August 2025 |
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BUCKDEN-PARISH-COUNCIL-OPERATIONAL-PLAN-2025.pdf
BUCKDEN PARISH COUNCIL OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025.pdf application/pdfBUCKDEN PARISH COUNCIL OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025.pdf Open Download Copy Link 263.66 KB 2025-04-14 14th April 2025 2025-04-14 14th April 2025 |
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BPC-Risk-Management-Plan-25-26-Approved_.pdf
BPC Risk Management Plan 25-26 Approved_.pdf application/pdfBPC Risk Management Plan 25-26 Approved_.pdf Open Download Copy Link 301.66 KB 2025-03-13 13th March 2025 2025-03-13 13th March 2025 |
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Buckden-PC-complaints-procedure-information-pack_December-2024.pdf
Buckden PC complaints-procedure-information-pack_December 2024.pdf application/pdfBuckden PC complaints-procedure-information-pack_December 2024.pdf Open Download Copy Link 196.84 KB 2024-12-12 12th December 2024 2024-12-12 12th December 2024 |
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Ensuring-value-for-money-in-the-use-of-single-tender-actions-December-2024.pdf
Ensuring value for money in the use of single tender actions December 2024.pdf application/pdfEnsuring value for money in the use of single tender actions December 2024.pdf Open Download Copy Link 217.56 KB 2024-12-12 12th December 2024 2024-12-12 12th December 2024 |
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Donations-and-Grants-Policy-2024_final.pdf
Donations and Grants Policy 2024_final.pdf application/pdfDonations and Grants Policy 2024_final.pdf Open Download Copy Link 287.06 KB 2024-11-30 30th November 2024 2024-11-30 30th November 2024 |
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Publication-scheme_FOI-Guide-to-information.pdf
Publication scheme_FOI Guide to information.pdf application/pdfPublication scheme_FOI Guide to information.pdf Open Download Copy Link 210.3 KB 2024-06-26 26th June 2024 2024-06-26 26th June 2024 |
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Buckden-PC-Finance-Reserves-Policy-May-2024-approved.pdf
Buckden PC Finance Reserves Policy May 2024-approved.pdf application/pdfBuckden PC Finance Reserves Policy May 2024-approved.pdf Open Download Copy Link 187.99 KB 2024-06-25 25th June 2024 2024-06-25 25th June 2024 |
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Memorial-Safety-Testing-Managment-2023.pdf
Memorial Safety Testing Managment 2023.pdf application/pdfMemorial Safety Testing Managment 2023.pdf Open Download Copy Link 154.77 KB 2023-10-25 25th October 2023 2023-10-25 25th October 2023 |
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Disciplinary-Policy-BPC-2023_approved.pdf
Disciplinary Policy BPC 2023_approved.pdf application/pdfDisciplinary Policy BPC 2023_approved.pdf Open Download Copy Link 148.29 KB 2023-10-19 19th October 2023 2023-10-19 19th October 2023 |
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Grievance-Policy-BPC-2023_approved.pdf
Grievance Policy BPC 2023_approved.pdf application/pdfGrievance Policy BPC 2023_approved.pdf Open Download Copy Link 158.32 KB 2023-10-19 19th October 2023 2023-10-19 19th October 2023 |
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Solar-Panels-Policy_2023.pdf
Solar Panels Policy_2023.pdf application/pdfSolar Panels Policy_2023.pdf Open Download Copy Link 125.23 KB 2023-10-04 4th October 2023 2023-10-04 4th October 2023 |
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11-July-2023-Approved-SAFEGUARDING-ACTION-FLOW-CHART-BPC-2021.pdf
11 July 2023 Approved SAFEGUARDING ACTION FLOW CHART BPC 2021.pdf application/pdf11 July 2023 Approved SAFEGUARDING ACTION FLOW CHART BPC 2021.pdf Open Download Copy Link 163.54 KB 2023-08-31 31st August 2023 2023-08-31 31st August 2023 |
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Buckden-PC_InvestmentStrategy_2023-2024_May2023.pdf
application/pdfBuckden-PC_InvestmentStrategy_2023-2024_May2023.pdf Open Download Copy Link 189.55 KB 2023-05-11 11th May 2023 2023-05-11 11th May 2023 |
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Buckden-Biodiversity-Policy-and-Action-Plan_12-July-2022_approved_v2.pdf
application/pdfBuckden-Biodiversity-Policy-and-Action-Plan_12-July-2022_approved_v2.pdf Open Download Copy Link 3.55 MB 2022-07-14 14th July 2022 2022-07-14 14th July 2022 |
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Buckden-Parish-Council-Training-Policy.pdf
application/pdfBuckden-Parish-Council-Training-Policy.pdf Open Download Copy Link 164.28 KB 2022-02-18 18th February 2022 2022-02-18 18th February 2022 |
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201208-Approved-Buckden_Parish-Council-FOI-Policy_v1.pdf
application/pdf201208-Approved-Buckden_Parish-Council-FOI-Policy_v1.pdf Open Download Copy Link 298.78 KB 2020-12-09 9th December 2020 2020-12-09 9th December 2020 |
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201208-Approved-Buckden-PC-Freedom-of-Information-Procedures_v1.pdf
application/pdf201208-Approved-Buckden-PC-Freedom-of-Information-Procedures_v1.pdf Open Download Copy Link 1.04 MB 2020-12-09 9th December 2020 2020-12-09 9th December 2020 |
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BPC-Winter-Management-Plan-2018-Approved-House-style-added-reviewed-Oct2020.pdf
application/pdfBPC-Winter-Management-Plan-2018-Approved-House-style-added-reviewed-Oct2020.pdf Open Download Copy Link 252.3 KB 2020-11-30 30th November 2020 2020-11-30 30th November 2020 |
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200211_Approved_Buckden_Parish_Council_Whistleblowing.pdf
application/pdf200211_Approved_Buckden_Parish_Council_Whistleblowing.pdf Open Download Copy Link 141.78 KB 2020-11-30 30th November 2020 2020-11-30 30th November 2020 |
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