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CODE OF CONDUCT

In accordance  with the Localism Act 2011 ss 26 to 37, Burstall Parish Council at its meeting on 9 May 2022 adopted the updated Councillor Code of Conduct 2020. The adopted Code of Conduct can be viewed at Burstall Parish Council Code of Conduct.

All Councillors have registered their pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests with Babergh District Council and these are published on the Babergh District Council's website. To  view a copy of the Councillors' Register of Interests please use the link below to be redirected to the relevant pages -

Burstall Parish Councillors Registers of Interest.

At the meeting of the Parish Council, held on 7 November 2022, the Council took the Civility & Respect Pledge, agreeing to

• Treat all councillors, clerk and all employees, members of the public, representatives of partner organisations and volunteers with civility and respect in their role.
• Put in place a training programme for councillors and staff.
• Sign up to Code of Conduct for councillors.
• Have in place good governance arrangements in place including, staff contracts, and Dignity at
• Work Policy.
• Commit to seek professional help at early stages should civility and respect issues arise.
• Commit to calling out bullying and harassment when if and when it happens.
• Continue to learn from best practice in the sector and aspire to being a role model / champion
• council e.g., via Local Council Award Scheme.
• Support the continued lobbying for the change in legislation to support the Civility and Respect
• Pledge including sanctions for elected members where appropriate.

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Barry Gasper, Chairman

Steve Godfrey,

Andrew Kerrison, Vice - Chair

Andrew joined the Parish Council in 2003. A Professional Engineer, Andrew spent most of his career on Broadband developments within BT before calling it a day in 2016. Andrew moved into the village in 1988 where (with his wife) they raised and fledged their three sons. He is a keen mountaineer and climber when he gets the opportunity. Previously Andrew has been a School Governor holding various roles at Sproughton Primary School as well as being active in fund raising for the School Association. Within the Parish, Andrew is the Author and contact for the Community Emergency Plan. He is also active on various matters trying to preserve the beauty of the local environment.

Samantha Main, Councillor

William Petersen, Councillor

Keith Raby,

Lesley Raby,