Source: https://www.colneyheathparishcouncil.gov.uk/new-councillor-information-pack/ Read: 2026-11-04 SHA-256 of the file as fetched: d495f902ef1c61e6d463088a3060eabb7521beeda8aae676e5beb50e85f1ea1c Councillor’s Handbook | Colney Heath Parish Council Menu Home Council Meetings Calendar of Council Meetings Council Agenda 2025-2026 Council Meeting Papers 2025-2026 Council Minutes 2025-2026 Minutes 1997-2023 Committees and Working Parties Annual Meetings of the Parish Electorate Councillors Councillors’ Handbook Parish Council History & Role of a Parish Councillor Public Participation Council Documents Statutory Policies & Documents Council Policies & Documents Staffing Policies & Documents Financial Governance Audit Council Assets & Amenities Grant Applications Local Government Transparency Code 2015 Membership Organisations Parish Council Insurance Volunteering Community Governance Review 2022/23 Freedom of Information CHPC FOI Requests & Responses PLANNING Bullens Green Development Planning Applications, New and Current Neighbourhood Plan Local Environment Common Management Maps, Rights of Way & Public Notices Boundaries Rights of Way Acts Rights of Way Footpaths Public Notices Colney Heath Nature Reserve Bylaws Noticeboard, Newsletter, Events & Calendar Parish Newsletter & Noticeboard Local Organisations Useful Numbers & Information Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us Councillor’s Handbook Welcome to Colney Heath Parish Council Member’s Handbook. This virtual handbook has been prepared to provide information for new and current councillors outlining their role and duties as well as providing information for the public. Contact Information Address: Highfield Park Office, High field Park Visitor Centre, Hill End Lane, St Albans AL4 0RA Telephone: 01727 825314 or 07484 520070 Website: www.colneyheathparishcouncil.gov.uk Council Staff Clerk : Lisa Peters LCGI PSLCC CPFA CiLCA Finance Officer : Michele Gilbert Common Ranger : Charles Nash Councillors and Wards Click here to view Councillor and Ward details Click here to view Maps of the Parish Councillors agree to work under the CHPC Code of Conduct 2023-24 and are guided by the Good Councillor Guides produced by NALC: Good Councillors Guide (general) Good Councillors Guide finance and transparency Good Councillors Guide neighbourhood planning Good Councillors Guide transport planning Good councillors Guide community business Good councillors Guide cyber security Good Councillor’s guide to employment Roles and Responsibilities – Councillors, Chair, Clerk, Officers and Staff Meetings Full Council meetings are held monthly (except in August), generally at four weekly intervals at the end of the month to approve payments. All meetings are currently held at Colney Heath JMI School, High Street, Colney Heath, AL4 0NP and start at 7.30pm. CHPC Register of Interests Form May 2023 CHPC Dec of interest Flowchart CHPC Declaring Interests Flowchart CHPC Dispensation Procedure and Request Form CHPC MOTION REQUEST 2023 CHPC Motions Log – updated 12th December 2023 Roles of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, Chairman and Councillor: Clerk and RFO Chairman Councillor Sources of Information The recommended websites for councillor information are National Association of Local Councils (log in required for some parts – please contact the Clerk) Hertfordshire Association of Local Councils (log in required for some parts – please contact the Clerk) Also of interest might be papers from the House of Commons Library Local Government Association St Albans District Council website Hertfordshire County Council website Home Council Meetings Calendar of Council Meetings Council Agenda 2025-2026 Council Meeting Papers 2025-2026 Council Minutes 2025-2026 Minutes 1997-2023 Committees and Working Parties Annual Meetings of the Parish Electorate Councillors Councillors’ Handbook Parish Council History & Role of a Parish Councillor Public Participation Council Documents Statutory Policies & Documents Council Policies & Documents Staffing Policies & Documents Financial Governance Audit Council Assets & Amenities Grant Applications Local Government Transparency Code 2015 Membership Organisations Parish Council Insurance Volunteering Community Governance Review 2022/23 Freedom of Information CHPC FOI Requests & Responses PLANNING Bullens Green Development Planning Applications, New and Current Neighbourhood Plan Local Environment Common Management Maps, Rights of Way & Public Notices Boundaries Rights of Way Acts Rights of Way Footpaths Public Notices Colney Heath Nature Reserve Bylaws Noticeboard, Newsletter, Events & Calendar Parish Newsletter & Noticeboard Local Organisations Useful Numbers & Information Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us Parish Comments & Complaints Colney Heath Parish Council is a statutory body, set up to serve the residents of the Parish, with nine Councillors elected by local residents. We welcome your comments, compliments and complaints as a key means of improving the quality of support provided to local residents. Parish Council Correspondence Address Colney Heath Parish Council, Highfield Park Office Hill End Lane Hertfordshire AL4 0RA CHPC Accessibility Statement 2025 Privacy Notice 2025 Contact Details • Telephone: 01727 825314 or 07484 520070 • Clerk & RFO: Lisa Peters clerk@colneyheathparishcouncil.gov.uk • Finance Officer: Michele Gilbert mgilbert@colneyheathparishcouncil.gov.uk • The Highfield Parish Office is open Thursday and Friday 9.30 am to 12.30pm. All staff are part-time so please call before visiting as we want to ensure we are there to meet you and that you do not have a wasted journey.