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Governance

Transparency

Transparency

The Government has published ‘The Code of Recommended Practice for Local Authorities on Data Transparency’ which effectively recommends parish councils which have a gross annual income or expenditure (whichever is the higher) of a least £200,000 to publish ‘Public Data’.

Finance & Audit

Finance and Audit

The Council prepares an annual accounting statement which is externally audited. This summarises the council’s income and expenditure for the year and includes statements from the Council’s internal auditor.

Budget & Precept Information

Quarterly and Proposed Budget Information

Community Infrastructure Levy

Community Infrastructure Levy Monitoring Report

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that local authorities impose on new developments to ensure local infrastructure and services can support growing communities and promote sustainable development.

Council Policies

Asset Register

Details of the council's owned assets.

Councillor Code of Conduct

This is a document explaining the role and expected conduct of Councillors.

Council Policies

General Policies in relation to the council

Council Financial Regulations

Financial Regulations are rules that govern how the council manages public money, ensuring proper budgeting, spending, accounting, and auditing in a lawful and transparent manner

Standing Orders

Standing Orders set the rules for how the council conducts its meetings and business, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance.

Council Schemes

These documents outline council schemes

Risk Assessments

These documents outline risk assessments carried out by the local council.

Community Grants

Funding Opportunities for Community Groups and Organisations

Each year, the Council allocates a grants budget to support various organisations, projects, and activities that benefit local residents. Funding requests are welcomed from voluntary groups, charities, and community organisations, provided they meet the criteria outlined in the Council’s grant policy.

Annual Reports

Chairman’s Annual Reports

Archive of the chairman's annual reports

Parish Wide Summary

Results of the parish wide survey

Gifts & Hospitality Register

This page provides a transparent record of all gifts and hospitality received by Councillors.

Commitments & Pledges

Civility and Respect Pledge

This details whether the council has signed the Civility and Respect pledge. This is a project between NALC, SLCC and OVW to help councils show their zero tolerance for bullying, harassment and intimidation in local councils.

Declaration of Climate Emergency

Documents relating to whether the council has declared a climate emergency.

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