Our constitution sets out how we operate, how we make decisions and the procedures we follow to ensure that we are efficient, transparent and accountable.
Some of these processes are required by the law, others ensure we operate effectively.
Director Local Scheme of Authorisation (PDF , 759KB)
Local Code of Corporate Governance (PDF , 221KB)
Westmorland and Furness Council Constitution (PDF , 2.8MB)
The ‘Code of Practice on Good Governance for Local Authority Statutory Officers’ was published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, Lawyers in Local Government and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers. We adopted it on 14th January 2025.