The Code of Conduct sets out the rules which govern the behaviour of the Council’s members.

The Code also applies to parish and town councillors.

It is set out in Section 18 of the Council’s Constitution. Guidance on the code is available on the Standards for England's Website.

The Code applies at all times to members when they are acting in their official capacity. In limited circumstances the code will apply to a member when they are acting in their private capacity.

Under the main provisions of the code, councillors must:

• Register certain interests in a public register of interests
• Declare personal and prejudicial interests at meetings
• Treat others with respect when conducting official council business
• Not do anything which breaches equality legislation
• Not bully any person
• Not disclose confidential information
• Not prevent anyone who is entitled to information from gaining access to it
• Not bring their office or authority into disrepute