The Constitution and how decisions are made | Luton Borough Council

The Constitution

We have an agreed Constitution which sets out:

how we operate
how decisions are made
the procedures followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountable to local people

Some of these processes are required by the law, while others are a matter for us to choose.

Part 1 – introduction to the Constitution

Part 1 – introduction (PDF, 182.35KB)

Part 2 – governance

Part 2A – articles of the Constitution (PDF, 310.24KB)

Part 2B – responsibility for functions (PDF, 345.31KB)

Part 3 – rules and regulations

Part 3A – standing orders (PDF, 655.82KB)

Part 3B – financial regulations (PDF, 324.49KB)

Part 4 – members and standards

Part 4A - Code of Conduct for Members (PDF, 527.75KB)

Part 4B - Scheme of Members Allowances.pdf (PDF, 251.51KB)

Part 4C – protocol for member and officer relations (PDF, 262.27KB)

Part 5 – delegations to officers

Part 5A – statutory and proper officers (PDF, 333.28KB)

Part 5B – scheme of delegation to officers (PDF, 714.03KB)

Part 6 – protocols and policies

Part 6A – protocols and conventions (PDF, 322.44KB)

Part 6B – code of conduct for employees (PDF, 226.74KB)

Part 6C – whistle-blowing policy (PDF, 222.85KB)

Documents referred to in the Constitution not forming part of the Constitution

Part-3b-anti-fraud-anti-money-laundering-fraud-sanction.pdf (PDF, 298.16KB)

Part 3B – banking and cash handling procedures (PDF, 234.26KB)

Part 3B – financial management and planning (PDF, 161.48KB)

Part 3B – financial systems and procedures (PDF, 323.9KB)

Part 3B – partnerships and external arrangements (PDF, 107.36KB)

Part 3B – risk management and controls (PDF, 184.93KB)

Complaints procedure (PDF, 193.14KB)

Grievance resolution procedure (PDF, 209.31KB)

Disciplinary procedure (PDF, 263.56KB)

National Scheme of Delegation for Planning Functions

The National Scheme of Delegation for Planning Functions came into force on 1 November 2026 and supersedes the relevant parts of the Council's Scheme of Delegation and Protocols and Conventions. The Council's Constitution is currently being revised to reflect this change. In the meantime, you can find further information in the National Scheme of Delegation guidance for local planning authorities in England.

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