Ixworth & Ixworth Thorpe operates in accordance with the legislative framework governing Town and Parish Councils. The Parish Council works to a national standard of governance set out by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC).
The Parish Council is also a member of the Suffolk Association of Local Councils (SALC) from whom it seeks guidance where appropriate.
Its procedures are described in its adopted Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.
The conduct of Ixworth & Ixworth Thorpe Parish Councillors is governed by the Suffolk Code of Conduct.
| Standing Orders | Financial Regulations |
| Code of Conduct |
The Parish Council has also adopted a range of local polices which shape its procedures and decision making processes. Council policies are reviewed regularly and can be seen below
| Privacy Policy | Attendance at Meetings Policy | Complaints Policy |
| Communications & Media Policy | Freedom of Information Policy | Grant Awarding Policy |
| Co-Option Policy | Environment Policy | |
| Date Registration Protection Certificate | ||
