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10. Grit-Bin Procedure

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12. Community Support Grants Policy

13. Code of Conduct

14. Council Meeting Protocol

15. Lone-Working Policy

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17. Sickness Absence Policy

18. Vandalism Policy

19. DBS Policy

20. Policy for Financial Reserves

21. Asset Register Policy

22. Privacy Notice - General

23. Flag-Flying Policy

24. Gifts and Hospitality Policy

25. Third-Party Requests for CCTV

26. Virtual Meeting Protocol

27. Memorial Plaques for Public Seats Policy

28. Equalities Policy

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30. Charitable Donations Policy

31. Tree Planting Policy and Procedure

32. County Councillor Protocol

33. Investment Strategy

34. Pension Discretions Policy

35. Discretionary Pension and Flexible Retirement Policy

36. Flexible Working and Time of in Lieu Policy

37. Bereavement Leave Policy

38. Employee Code of Conduct

39. Member Officer Protocol

40. Conflicting Situations Policy

41. Unauthorised Property Usage - removed July 2026

42. Information Technology Policy

43. Annual Leave Policy

Pandemic Risk Assessments

Community Fruit/Veg/Plant Exchange Point Rules

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