All our decisions must be taken in accordance with the principles of :
Openness:
Being open about the decisions and actions that the Council takes.
Responsiveness:
Listening to all sections of the community and finding a balance that will best meet local needs.
Representation:
The council should act in the interests of the whole community.
Stewardship:
We should make sure that we use our resources carefully and lawfully, and in the interests of the community we serve.
Integrity:
We should support councillors and council employees to follow the highest ethical standards.
Equality:
We should make sure that everyone can access our services and that everyone receives the same quality service.
The principles that underpin the Council's decision making process are:
