procedures

Copies of the relevant documents can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the approriate link

The Standing orders relate to the procedures the Council follow when conducting their business. read

The Financial regulations relate to how the Parish Councils finances are controlled. read

The code of conduct relates to the way the Parish Councillors should behave when on Council business. read

This code of practice is designed for those complaints that cannot be resolved by less formal measures or explanation provided to the complainant by the Clerk. read

5. Information available from Freckleton Parish Council under the Model Publication Scheme.

This document lists the information available from the Parish Council, how it may be obtained and any fees that may be payable. read

Freckleton Parish Council has made a dog control Order under section 55 of the above Act, in relation to Bush Lane Playing Fields and the Order came into force on 1^st March 2009.

1. No dogs are allowed except on a lead and within 2 metres of the perimeter fence (more information) and

Failure to comply with this Order may result in a fixed penalty fine of £75, or prosecution with a fine of up to £1,000

The order can also be inspected and copies obtained at 3 Lythall Avenue, Lytham, by prior arrangement.

Q1 : How much are Freckleton Parish Councillors paid for attending Parish Council Meetings?

A1 : Freckleton Parish Councillors are not paid to carry out any function of the Council.

The exception being the Chairman, who is paid an annual sum of £100 to off-set any out of pocket expenses, when representing the Parish at official functions.

Q2: How can I find out how Freckleton Parish Council spends my council Tax?

A2 :The clerk prepares expenditure summaries each month and these are compared against the agreed budgets, to ensure the expenditure is controlled. Income relates to money received from the FBC in respect of the budgets set by the Parish Council. This information is published in that months Parish Council meeting report.

Control of the Parish Councils Finances is governed by the Freckleton Parish Councils Financial regulations., item 2 above

Q3: Who or what controls the proceedings of the Parish Council?

A3: The Parish Council proceedings are controlled by Legal documents issued by the Government. These are included in the Freckleton Parish Council Procedures, 1 to 5 above

Q4: When I send a letter to the Parish Council I do not get a reply?

A4: It is Parish Council policy to reply to all letters when supplied with name and address. However anonymous letters are ignored