Redditch Constitution

Why does Redditch Borough Council have a Constitution?

All Councils are legally required to prepare and update a Consitution.

The Council's Constitution sets out how the Council operates and how decisions are made.  The Constitution also contains information about the procedures that the Council uses to ensure that its services are efficient, transparent and accountable to the people of Redditch.

The Constitution is reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

What's in the Redditch Borough Council Constitution?

The Council's Constitution can be downloaded using the link below. Further information about the contents of the Constitution are provided in this section.

There are a number of key parts within the Council's Constitution that may be of interest to the public.   These are listed below. 

Copies of the revised version of the Constitution, as considered and approved by the Council on 23rd May 2011, can be accessed below.  A number of these documents are in the process of being updated.  If you cannot access the information you require please contact a member of the Committee Services team by emailing: democratic@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk or Tel: (01527) 64252.

Contents and Overview 

Part 1      The Constitution: Introduction and Explanation 

Part 2      The Articles of the Constitution 

Part 3      Responsibility for Functions  (Council Functions and Executive Committee Functions)

               Committee Terms of Reference  (in alphabetical order)

               Scheme of Delegation to Officers 

               Joint Arrangements  (with other local authorities)

Procedure Rules

Part 4     Council Procedure Rules 

Part 5     Access to Information Rules 

Part 6     Budget and Policy Framework Rules 

Part 7     Executive Committee Procedure Rules 

Part 8     Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules 

Part 9     Audit and Governance Procedure Rules 

Part 10   Planning Committee Procedure Rules

Part 11   Financial Procedure Rules 

Part 12   Contracts Procedure Rules 

Part 13   Officer Employment Rules 

Part 14   Management Arrangements 

Part 15   Members' Allowances Scheme 

Codes and Protocols

Part 16   Members' Code of Conduct 

Part 17   Members' Code of Conduct on Gifts and Hospitality 

Part 18   Member and Officer Relations Protocol 

Part 19   Officers' Code of Conduct 

Part 20   Planning Code of Practice  (Appendix: Protocol on Pre-Application Discussions)

Part 21   Licensing Code of Practice 

Part 22   Internet and Email Policy / IT Protocols 

Part 23   Auditing Procedures 

Part 24   Protocol on Member Representation on Outside Bodies 

Part 25   Members' Role Descriptors 

Part 26   Petitions Scheme

To see further information about petitions that have been considered by the Council please visit the petitions page on the website.