Transparency – Information required to be published under the Transparency Code 2015.
There are regulations which apply to councils with a turnover of less than £25000, and which apply to those with a turnover over £200,000; however there are no legal requirements in respect of councils with turnover between £25,000 and £200,000. It is nevertheless recommended, in a spirit of openness, that councils within that turnover range do publish the following (in addition to the audit requirements):
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The Parish Council financial year runs from 1st April to the 31st March. On completion of the Internal and External audits, the following documents are published:
Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) which includes the Annual Internal Audit Report (AIAR), Annual Governance Statement (AGS) the Accounting Statement (AS), dates for exercise of public rights, the External Auditor’s report.
FINANCE AND AUDIT 2024/25
Grants and items of expenditure >£500 excluding confidential items and VAT.
Conclusion of audit notice*****
FINANCE AND AUDIT 2025/26
Grants and £500+ for website Nov 25 excluding confidential items and VAT.
FINANCE 2026/27