Sickness Absence Policy

Adopted by Council – 7 November 2023 Reviewed & Adopted – 11 February 2026 1. Introduction, Purpose and Scope Gainsborough Town Council is committed to maintaining the health, well-being and attendance of its employees while ensuring the effective and efficient...

Expenses Policy

Adopted by Council – 5 September 2023 Reviewed & Adopted – 11 February 2026 Updated & Adopted – 8 July 2026 1.        Purpose This policy sets out the Council’s rules on how employees can claim for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties for...

Training and Development Policy

1. Introduction 1.1 It is the Council’s policy to ensure that all employees and councillors will be trained to a high standard, to ensure that the Council’s aims and objectives can be delivered as efficiently as possible. 1.2 Employees and councillors are expected to...

Volunteer Policy

1. Introduction 1.1 This Volunteer Policy applies to all individuals who undertake voluntary work or duties onbehalf of, but not directly employed by, Gainsborough Town Council.1.2 Gainsborough Town Council recognises the valuable contribution volunteers make to...

Memorial Safety Testing Procedure

1. Purpose This procedure sets out the process for inspecting and testing memorials to ensure they remain in a safe and stable condition, in accordance with relevant safety guidance, the British Standard for memorials, and industry best practice. 2. Procedure 2.1...