Louth Town Council Use of Council Email/Internet Last reviewed 15th April 2025   Policy and Procedure The use of the Internet is now an essential and commonplace tool for most Employees. Those who use the internet have a responsibility to do so in a professional manner.  To assist with this we are issuing the following […]

Louth Town Council Sickness Absence Policy Last reviewed 15th April 2025   Should you be unwell and unable to come to work, you must comply with the Town Council’s sickness absence policy.   Purpose and Scope   The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the operational efficiency of the council can be maintained

Louth Town Council Safeguarding Children Policy Adopted 30th April 2024 Introduction Louth Town Council abides by the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to safeguarding practice that reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with the best practice requirements. We recognise that the welfare of children is

Louth Town Council Recruitment and Selection Policy Last reviewed 15th April 2025 Introduction 1.1       Effective recruitment and selection is central and crucial to the successful functioning of Louth Town Council. It depends on finding people with the necessary skills, expertise and qualifications to deliver the Council’s strategic objectives and the ability to make a positive

Louth Town Council LONE WORKING POLICY Last reviewed 15th April 2025 Introduction The following policy and procedure has been written in order to minimise risks for staff working alone in their fixed base and working away from their fixed base. Under the Health and Safety Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at

Louth Town Council HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY Last reviewed  15th April 2025 Policy Aim The aim of this Policy is to assist Louth Town Council in providing a safe and healthy workplace and working environment for all of its employees, and to protect all other persons not employed by the Council, but who may be

Louth Town Council Drugs and Alcohol Policy and Procedure Last reviewed 15th April 2025 Policy The Council, as your employer, has a duty to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety and welfare at work of all employees and similarly you have a responsibility to yourself and your colleagues.  The use

 Louth Town Council COUNCILLOR/EMPLOYEE PROTOCOL  Last reviewed 15th April 2025   Introduction An effective working relationship between Councillors and Employees is vital to the successful operation of the Council’s business. The main aim of the Council is to deliver efficient and effective services to the residents of the Town. It is important that both Councillors