Council Policies

Bishopsteignton Parish Council has adopted a number of policies to ensure  best practice and transparency of all council activities.

Good governance is maintained through the provision of these policies which guide the parish councillors and the clerk in the day-to-day business of the council. They are the current written protocols for delivering our services and responsibilities. All are reviewed at least once per council term, some annually, or sooner if required by changes to legislation. Just click on the link to view/download a PDF.

BPC Standing Orders

P.001

Adopted May 2026

Councillors Code of Conduct 

Adopted May 2025

Scheme of Delegation

Adopted 2025

Complaints Policy

P.003

Reviewed & Adopted

March 2026

Vexatious Communication Policy

P.013

Reviewed & Adopted

March 2026

Risk Management Strategy

Adopted May 2025

Risk Management Schedule for 2025-26

Adopted May 2025

Lone Working Policy

P.019

Reviewed & Adopted

March 2026

Equality & Diversity Policy

P.029

Adopted July 2026

Safeguarding Policy

Adopted 2021

Training & Development Policy

Adopted May 2025

Grant Awarding Policy

P.024

Reviewed & Adopted

March 2026

Reserves Policy

P.008

Reviewed & Adopted

November 2025