Town Council Pledges

Plastic-Free Pledge

Northstowe Town Council, in January 2023, signed up to the Longstanton & Northstowe Plastic-Free Community Pledge. With this, the Town Council has;

- Agreed to support and encourage Plastic Free Community initiatives in its area; and

- Pledged to act by example and, where possible, remove single-use plastic items from its premises and operations.

For more information about plastic-free communities, see this website and this leaflet 

See also information about the Longstanton and Northstowe Plastic Free Community.

Civility and Respect Pledge

Northstowe Town Council, in June 2025, signed up to the Civility and Respect Pledge.

By signing up to this pledge, Northstowe Town Council agrees that it will treat councillors, clerks, employees, members of the public, and representatives of partner organisations and volunteers with civility and respect in their roles, and that it:

- has put in place a training programme for councillors and staff;

- has signed up to the Code of Conduct for councillors;

- has good governance arrangements in place including staff contracts and a Dignity at Work policy;

- will seek professional help at early stages should civility and respect issues arise;

- will commit to calling out bullying and harassment if and when it happens;

- will 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;

- supports the continued lobbying for change in legislation to support the civility and respect, including sanctions for elected members where appropriate.

Find out more about the Civility and Respect Pledge

Disability Confident Employer Scheme

Northstowe Town Council is (July 2025) in the process of joining the UK Government's 'Disability Confident Employer Scheme' 

An action plan has been prepared and initial steps are currently being taken for its implementation.