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Acceptable Use Policy

A statement of how the Council will use and access customer information.

A statement of how the Council will use and access customer information.

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Ethical Governance Sta...

The Council is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance to protect public safety and public money

The Council is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance t...

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Statement of Accounts ...

Port Health Authority's final accounts for the year-end

Port Health Authority's final accounts for the year-end

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Statement of Accounts ...

Trust Fund’s final accounts for the year-end

Trust Fund’s final accounts for the year-end

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Retention Policy 2023

A guide to the Council's implementation of the principles set out in the Data Protection legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR)

A guide to the Council's implementation of the principles set out in the ...

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Social Media in Invest...

Use of Social Media in Investigations Policy and Procedure 2021/22

Use of Social Media in Investigations Policy and Procedure 2021/22

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Statement of Accounts ...

Colchester Community Stadium company's final accounts for the year-end

Colchester Community Stadium company's final accounts for the year-end

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Statement of Accounts ...

These accounts set out the results of the Joint Museums Committee activities for the year ended 31 March and its financial position as at 31 March.

These accounts set out the results of the Joint Museums Committee activities ...

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Statement of Accounts ...

These accounts set out the results of the North Essex Parking Partnership activities for the year ended 31 March and its financial position as at 31 March.

These accounts set out the results of the North Essex Parking Partnership act...

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Procurement Strategy

Procurement of goods and services from various suppliers is governed by our procurement strategy.

Procurement of goods and services from various suppliers is governed by our ...

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Complaint Handling Pro...

We have procedures in place for responding to complaints.

We have procedures in place for responding to complaints.

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The Constitution

The Constitution sets out how the Council works, how decisions are made and what procedures are followed.

The Constitution sets out how the Council works, how decisions are made and w...

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Cabinet Terms of Refer...

The meetings general procedure rules shall apply to all meetings of the Cabinet except as varied by these Cabinet Procedure Rules.

The meetings general procedure rules shall apply to all meetings of the Cabin...

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Audit of Accounts – No...

Notice of audit of accounts completion

Notice of audit of accounts completion

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Financial Regulations

The financial regulations sets out the financial policies of the council.

The financial regulations sets out the financial policies of the council.

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Local Government and S...

This annual review provides a summary of the complaints the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has dealt with on Colchester Borough Council.

This annual review provides a summary of the complaints the Local Government ...

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Social Value

Find out about the Public Services (Social Value) Act and Colchester Borough Council's approach to Social Value

Find out about the Public Services (Social Value) Act and Colchester Borough ...

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Statement of Accounts ...

A Financial Statement relating to the Building Control Chargeable and Non-Chargeable Account.

A Financial Statement relating to the Building Control Chargeable and Non-Cha...

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Statement of Accounts ...

The Statement of Accounts contains our final accounts for the year-end

The Statement of Accounts contains our final accounts for the year-end

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Colchester Borough Cou...

Colchester Borough Council's policy on using Drones within the Borough.

Colchester Borough Council's policy on using Drones within the Borough.

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Anti-Fraud and Corrupt...

We are committed to the prevention of fraud, corruption and theft, whether by employees, contractors or members of the public

We are committed to the prevention of fraud, corruption and theft, whether by...

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Anti-Money Laundering ...

A guide to the Council’s anti-money laundering safeguards and reporting arrangements

A guide to the Council’s anti-money laundering safeguards and reporting arran...

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Budget

The Council's budget is agreed by the full Council at its meeting in February each year.

The Council's budget is agreed by the full Council at its meeting in Febr...

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Equality and Diversity...

Our Equality Duty is to make equality part of our day-to-day business.

Our Equality Duty is to make equality part of our day-to-day business.

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Annual Governance Stat...

The Annual Governance statements gives an outline of its governance controls and procedures that are in place

The Annual Governance statements gives an outline of its governance controls ...

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Local Code of Corporat...

How the Council governs itself

How the Council governs itself

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Code of Practice on Co...

Surveillance is sometimes necessary to ensure that the law is being complied with

Surveillance is sometimes necessary to ensure that the law is being complied ...

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Audit of Accounts - No...

A notice regarding the Council's accounts

A notice regarding the Council's accounts

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Information Security P...

A guide to the Council's approach to safeguarding information resources.

A guide to the Council's approach to safeguarding information resources.

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External Audit Arrange...

Information about the Council's external audit arrangements

Information about the Council's external audit arrangements

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Health and Safety Policy

This policy sets out our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of those working for us and anyone who interacts with the services we provide.

This policy sets out our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of th...

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Safeguarding Children ...

We all have a duty to protect children and adults with needs for care and support.

We all have a duty to protect children and adults with needs for care and sup...

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Risk Management Strategy

This strategy outlines the Council's commitment to managing risk in an effective and appropriate manner

This strategy outlines the Council's commitment to managing risk in an ef...

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Whistleblowing Policy

The Council is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, probity, accountability and honesty.

The Council is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, probi...

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