The Community Council is the most local level of government and has to conform to a wide range of government legislation and regulations.  The main documents governing the operation of and requirements on the Community Council are listed below.


PSECC Biodiversity Policy 2025

This Policy was produced using the OVW Toolkit. It details how the Community Council will maintain and, where possible, improve the biodiversity in the area. The policy was last reviewed in 2025 and adopted at Full Council Meeting on 9.6.25 (Minute 25/065).

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Churchyard Regulations 2025-26

How the churchyard is managed. This policy was last reviewed in August 2025 and adopted on 8.9.2025 - Minute 25/102

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Code of Conduct 2025

PSECC Code of Conduct has been adopted from the OVW Model Code of Conduct. It outlines expected standards of behaviour for Councillors. The policy was last reviewed in 2025 and adopted at Full Council Meeting on 9.6.25 (Minute 25/065).

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Freedom of Information Request Policy 2025

Guide to information available from Peterston Super Ely Community Council under the model publication scheme. This policy was last reviewed in August 2025 and adopted on 8.9.2025 - Minute 25/102.

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Concerns and Complaints Policy 2025

How to make a complaint to the Community Council. This policy was last reviewed in August 2025 and adopted on 8.9.2025 - Minute 25/102

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Community Action Plan 2024-27

This Community Action Plan covers the period 2024 - 2027 and will guide the strategy and activities of the Community Council in that period. The Plan is based on issues and suggestions from residents gathered through a series of consultation stages started in Autumn 2023.

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Standing Orders 2025

Standing orders are the written rules of a local council. Standing orders are essential to regulate the proceedings of a meeting. This policy was last reviewed in August 2025 and adopted on 8.9.2025 - Minute 25/102

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Social Media Policy 2025

How the Community Council manages use of social media. This policy was last reviewed in August 2025 and adopted on 8.9.2025 - Minute 25/102

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Welsh Language Scheme 2025

How the Community Council will endeavour to conduct its business on the basis of equality in Welsh and English. This policy was last reviewed in August 2025 and adopted on 8.9.2025 - Minute 25/102

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Expenses Policy 2025

Rules for councillors claiming expenses. (Reviewed April 2025 based on Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales Annual Report 2025). This policy was adopted on 19.5.2025 - Minute 25/048

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Grant Criteria and Procedure 2025

How to apply for grants from the Community Council. This policy was last reviewed in August 2025 and adopted on 8.9.2025 - Minute 25/102

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Finance and Business Risk Management Policy 2025

This plan ensures the proper management of the Council’s assets and resources and the efficient discharge of its duties and responsibilities to the community. This policy was adopted on 14.7.2025 - Minute 25/081

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Financial Reserves and Funds Policy 2025

Details the reserve funds operated by the Community Council. This policy was last reviewed in August 2025 and adopted on 8.9.2025 - Minute 25/102

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Financial Regulations 2025

These financial regulations govern the conduct of financial management by the council and may only be amended or varied by resolution of the council. They are based on the Model Financial Regulations template that was produced by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) in April 2024 for the purpose of One Voice Wales. These regulations were last reviewed in August 2025 and adopted on 8.9.2025 - Minute 25/102

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