Freedom of Information Act
Who we are and what we do:
The Parish Council has ten Councillors and a Clerk. The list of names and contact details for the Councillors and Clerk are posted on the Parish Council notice boards and on this web site (here), www.uplymeparishcouncil.org. The Parish Council represents the interests of the parish and is the lowest rung of local government.
Financial and other information:
Parish Council financial information is included in the minutes of meetings. A copy of the latest approved minutes is posted on the Parish Council notice boards. All financial matters are subject to annual Government audit. Information is available on this web site (here), and historic information, where it exists, is available to be viewed by agreement with the Clerk.
How we make decisions:
Any subject that requires a decision to be made by the Parish Council is put to the Council as a Proposal. It is voted upon by all Councillors present at that meeting and is carried by a simple majority. However if there is a tie, the Chairman has a casting vote.
Our policies and procedures:
The Parish Council endeavours to fulfil the Uplyme Parish Plan and operates under the law and practice governing Parish, Town and Community Councils in England and Wales. Councillors abide by "The Code of Conduct Guide for Members" (May 2007) issued by the Standards Board for England.
Records, Lists and Registers held:
The Parish Clerk holds all relevant records, lists and registers as required by law. These are available for scrutiny subject to reasonable notice. Information not available is that which has not yet been presented before the Parish Council at its monthly meeting, that of a commercial nature that may affect the business of an individual or company, and that which is prevented by law.
The services we offer:
The Councillors and Clerk are available to give advice and assistance on all local government matters. The Council provides burial facilities, the children's playground, some public spaces (but not the King George Field) and public litterbins. It is also responsible for the upkeep of its own public spaces, and the public footpaths and bridleways within the parish.