Policies
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.
Social Media Policy
How the Community Council manages use of social media.
Terms of Reference
Rules for the structure and operation of the Community Council
Standing Orders 2024
Standing orders are the written rules of a local council. Standing orders are essential to regulate the proceedings of a meeting.
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. Policy reviewed and adopted at Full Council Meeting on 14th July 2025 (Minute 25/081)
Financial Reserves and Funds Policy
Details the reserve funds operated by the Community Council Document last reviewed in May 2025
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.
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. These Financial Regulations were adopted by the PSECC Full Council Meeting held on the 9th June 2025. 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
Expenses Policy 2025
Rules for councillors claiming expenses Agreed and Adopted at Full Council Meeting on 19th May 2025 (Minute 25/048) (Reviewed April 2025 based on Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales Annual Report 2025)
Grant Criteria and Procedure
How to apply for grants from the Community Council. Reviewed August 2025.
Welsh Language Scheme 2025
How the Community Council will endeavour to conduct its business on the basis of equality in Welsh and English Last reviewed August 2025
Churchyard Regulations 2025
How the churchyard is managed. Last reviewed August 2025
Concerns and Complaints Policy 2025
How to make a complaint to the Community Council. Last reviewed August 2025
Freedom of Information Request Policy 2025
Guide to information available from Peterston Super Ely Community Council under the model publication scheme. Last reviewed August 2025.
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).
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).