The Constitution
Our Constitution
We are required by law to produce, maintain and publicise a Constitution which explains how we, as a Council, operate and make decisions affecting the people and places of North East Lincolnshire.
It is a large document, intended to give the reader a clear understanding of our internal mechanisms for decision making at Elected Member and officer levels. It also explains how we regulate behaviour and relationships expected of those both within the Council and who have dealings with it.
The Constitution is divided into 3 parts:
- Part 1 – Summary and Explanation (PDF, 273KB)
- Part 2 – Decision Making (PDF, 4MB)
- Part 3 – Codes and Protocols (PDF, 970KB) – Including the Code of Corporate Governance, Member and Officers’ Code of Conduct, Members Planning Code of Good Practice, Partnership Governance Protocol.
Contact details
Democratic Services, Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1HU
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01472 324121
Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except bank holidays