Policies and Procedures
Financial Assistance
Smith’s Wood Parish Council awards small grants to Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups, which is deemed by the Council, to be in the interests of the Parish of Smith’s Wood and/or its residents.
Publication Scheme
Smith’s Wood Parish Council aims to be as open and transparent as possible to comply with the Freedom of Information Act. The Model Publication Scheme shows what information can be obtained from the Council.
Freedom Of Information Request Policy
Code of Conduct
Parish Councillors are required to undertake their duties in accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by Smith’s Wood Parish Council.
Civility & Respect Certificate
Co-opted Parish Councillor
Make a change become a Parish Councillor
Would you like to:
- Make a difference to people’s lives on a local level?
- Give something back to your community?
- Help shape change for the benefit of your parish?
- Become a community leader?
(Please Note: There are currently two vacancies on Smith’s Wood Parish Council for Chester Ward and Burton Ward)
Employment Policies
Anti Harassment and Bullying policy
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure
Performance Improvement Policy and Procedure
Protocol for Disciplinary Policy
Sickness Absence Management Policy
Online & Communication Policies
Computer Systems Code Of Practice
Other Policies and Procedures
Abusive, Unreasonable and Vexatious Complaints Policy
Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy
Community Engagement and Strategy Policy
Financial and Management Risk Assessment
Fire Risk Assessment & Fire Management Plan March 2025
Employers Liability Certificate
Charter Agreement with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Charter for Better Working Between Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Town and Parish Councils
Charter Between Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Town and Parish Councils
Smith’s Wood Parish Council – Councillor & Clerk Training Record
Smith’s Wood Parish Council – Councillor & Clerk Training 2025