Policies

These policies set out how Dalton with Newton Town Council operates, makes decisions, manages public funds, and delivers services to the community.

 

Governance & Council Administration 

How the Council is run, how decision are made, and how councillors and officers conduct council business.

Standing Orders – April 2025

DTC Code of Conduct

Accessibility

Action Plan 2025 Onwards

Press and Media Policy 2025

Social Media and Electronics Policy 2025

 

Finance, Audit & Grants

Information about the Council’s financial management, budgeting, investments, audits, and grant- giving.

Financial Regulations 2025

Investment Policy – June 2025

Investment Strategy – June 2025

Reserves-Policy June 2025

Grant Awarding Policy

Statement of internal control and Risk Management 25-26

Data Audit Policy and Annual Audit Plan 2026

 

Freedom of Information & Data Protection

How the Council manages information, protects personal data, and how the public can access Council information.

ICO Model Publication Scheme (adopted by Dalton with Newton Town Council)

Guide to Information – Freedom of Information Act – 2025

Data Protection Policy 2025

Data Breach Policy 2025

Subject Access Request Policy

Retention of Documents 2024-2025

CCTV Policy 2024 pdf

 

Risk, Emergency, Health & Safety

How the Council identifies, manages, and reduces risks, and safeguards people, property, and services.

Risk Management Policy 2025

Risk Register 2025

Health and Safety Policy

Safeguarding Policy

 

Employment, Equality & Conduct

Policies covering staff and councillor behaviour, equality, dignity at work, and fair treatment.

Equal Opportunities Policy

Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policy

Sexual Harassment Policy 2025

 

Environment, Assets & Community

How the Council manages its land, trees, biodiversity, and environmental responsibilities.

Biodiversity Policy

Tree Management Policy

 

Complaints & Public Interaction

How the Council handles complaints, concerns, and unreasonable or vexatious behaviour.

Complaints Procedure

Vexatious Complaints Policy

 

 

About us

Dalton is the ancient and historic capital of Furness and has approximately 8,000 residents at the current time. Ideally located less than thirty miles from the Lake District and close to the Irish Sea coast and nature reserves, Dalton is home to one of the Counties largest tourist attractions, South Lakes Wild Animal Park.