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Strategic Documents

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Council and Community – Working Together

The Government believes that Parish and Town Councils, as the tier of government that is closest to local communities, have a central role to play in leading their communities and improving local quality of life.  At the heart of local governance, they provide local leadership while working in partnership with others to improve the quality and range of services available to their community. 

2011 Financial Statements
Annual Report and Council Plan 2011 
'In-House' Environment Management System - 2010/2011
Community Engagement - Statement of Intent

Access to information

Under Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act, Councils have a duty to adopt and maintain a Scheme relating to the publication of information which is approved by the Commissioner.  This is referred to in the Act as the "Publication Scheme".  Seaham Town Council has, with the approval of the Information Commissioner, adopted the Model Publication Scheme promoted by the National Association of Local Councils.  The Scheme has been operative from 1st January, 2009 and can be accessed by clicking on the link below:-

Publication Scheme