Staff and Member Policies

The Council is committed to providing effective, high quality service to all its customers and to optimising the contribution of all employees.  As part of this aim, it is essential that all employees are committed to maximising attendance.

The right to adoption leave is available to employees (whether married or single) who adopt a child through an approved adoption agency. Where a couple jointly adopts a child, only one of them (known as the primary adopter) will be entitled to take adoption leave (the couple can choose which). 

The Council recognises that there will inevitably be occasions when weather conditions are so severe that some employees will either be prevented from getting to their normal place of work or will be late and/or need to leave early.

The Council is committed to the wellbeing and development of all staff in order that they can perform and reach full potential in their role. The Council recognises that a clear and fair appraisal process is central to good communication, effective performance management, and positive working relationships.

The Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Regulations 2026 provide entitlement for an extended period of leave for bereaved partners in a situation where the primary carer has died. They take effect on 6 April 2026 and apply where the primary carer (the mother or the child’s primary adopter) dies on or after that date.

St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council acknowledges the personal nature of bereavement and grief therefore is committed to supporting employees in practical and reasonable ways.

Learn how our Whistleblowing Policy supports confidential reporting, protects employees, and promotes accountability within the Council.

This procedure is used to support, enhance, and improve the performance of employees. This procedure sets out a framework for resolving issues relating to poor performance, in accordance with the Employment Rights Act et al.

The public is entitled to expect the highest standards of conduct of Parish Council employees. The aim of this Code is to ensure that the rules and standards, that the Parish Council expects of its employees, are clear. 

St Stephen in Brannel Parish Council believes that civility and respect are important in the working environment, and expect all councillors, officers and the public to be polite and courteous when working for, and with the council.