Local Code of Governance

This page provides details of our Local Code of Governance and includes a link to the full document.

The Local Code of Governance has been developed from a framework document produced by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (SOLACE).

The six sections of the code define how we will comply with the six principles of good governance laid down by the independent commission on good governance in public services. These are:-

• Vision, forward planning and performance
• Member and officer roles and responsibilities
• Standards of conduct
• Scrutiny and risk management
• Developing capacity
• Engaging with local people and stakeholders

Governance is defined as 'Ensuring we are doing the right things in the right way, for the right people in an open, honest, inclusive and timely manner'. This is detailed in the Local Code of Governance shown on this page.

The full local code of governance document (PDF Document, 124.96 Kb)