Covingham Parish Council Standing Orders
Updated Standing Orders were approved and adopted by Covingham Parish Council on the 18th May 2026. The Standing Orders are re-adopted annually at the Annual Council meeting typically held in May.
Covingham Parish Council Members Code of Conduct
Swindon Borough Council's Code of Conduct, which Covingham Parish Council adhere to, was approved and adopted on the 18th May 2026. The Code of Conduct is re-adopted annually at the Annual Council meeting typically held in May.
Covingham Parish Council's Financial Regulations
The Financial Regulations were approved and adopted by Covingham Parish Council on the 18th May 2026. The Financial Regulations are reviewed regularly and amended where operationally necessary throughout the year. The Financial Regulations are reviewed annually at the Annual Council meeting typically held in May.
General Policies and Procedures
Complaints
The Complaints Procedure was approved and adopted in March 2019.
The Habitual and Vexatious Complainant Policy approved and adopted in March 2019.
Co Option Policy
The Co Option Policy was approved and adopted by Covingham Parish Council on the 13th July 2026.
Health & Safety Policy
The Health & Safety Policy was approved and adopted by Covingham Parish Council in March 2018.
Media Policy
The Media Policy was approved and adopted by Covingham Parish Council in July 2026.
Memorial Bench Policy
The Memorial Bench Policy was approved and adopted by Covingham Parish Council in September 2024.
Payment Transparency Policy
The Payment Transparency Policy was approved and adopted by Covingham Parish Council in August 2024.
Playground Risk Management Policy
The Playground Risk Management Policy was approved and adopted by Covingham Parish Council in July 2023.
Privacy Policies
The Privacy Policy was approved and adopted by Covingham Parish Council in September 2018.
The Email Policy was approved and adopted by Covingham Parish Council in May 2017.
Staffing/ HR & Personnel related
The Disciplinary Policy, Grievance Policy and Terms of Reference for the Personnel Committee were approved and adopted in September 2017.
Section S137 Grants Procedure
Section 137 (S137) monies refer to a discretionary power under Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 allowing town, parish, and community councils to spend a limited amount of money on local projects.
The S137 Grants Procedure was approved and adopted in March 2019. However, as the Council adopted the General Power of Competence in May 2026, it supersedes this power and therefore it cannot be used for general community actions.
Information Commissioner's Office Registration Certificate
Covingham Parish Council is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. View Certificate.
Note: The ICO renewal took place in July 2026, awaiting the updated certificate.