Set up GitHub

[SPlanzer]

GitHub should be set up in a manner that ensures best source code management and coding practices are followed.

Done

This task is complete once the below actions have been taken:

• [ ] set up codeowners
• [ ] add pr template
• [ ] add issue template
• [ ] review license
• [ ] set up conventionalcommits
• [ ] Review README.md

[SPlanzer]

this has been broken down in the relevant sub tasks as to capture individual conversations that may arise

closing this in favour of individual issues