Press and Media Policy
Press releases and other communications with outside bodies
1. Parish Councillors must not purport to communicate the Council’s views to other individuals and organisations, unless they have been authorised by the Parish Council or relevant Committee with delegated powers to do so. This includes press releases and communications – via letter, email, telephone or in person - with other local authority councillors and officers and other organisations.
2. If a Parish Councillor wishes to make such a communication s/he must make it clear to the recipient that it is being made as an individual resident and does not necessarily represent the view of the Parish Council – a lack of a signature as a Parish Councillor is not sufficient.
3. Emails sent between Councillors may not be forwarded to outside individuals or organisations without the permission of the originator.
4. All press and Public statement releases are to be written by the Clerk, and overseen by the Parish Council Chairman, who may refer to other Councillors/Full council as required.
5. Councillor involved in projects and events may publish information and updates to social media.
Date of policy: August 2021
Approving committee: Full Council
Date of meeting: 2nd August 2021
Policy version reference: 2021
Policy effective from: 2nd August 2021
Date for next review: August 2022