Transparency Code 2014/2015

The Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities, those with a turnover not exceeding £25,000, was published on the 17 December 2014 and came into force on the 1st April 2015.

The code information published for the financial year 1st April 2014 to 31st March 2015 was:

Information to be published

Where to be found on website
All items of expenditure above £100 All expenditure items are listed in every set of minutes - see main parish council page

End of year accounts. A summary statement with copy of bank reconciliation, an explanation of significant variances and an explanation of difference (if any) between 'balances carried forward' and 'total cash and short term investments'.

Annual Return for 2014-2015

Bank reconciliation 2014-2015

Explanation of Variances 2014-2015
Annual governance statement. Explanation to be given for any negative responses to governence statements and how weaknesses will be addressed. Annual Return for 2014-2015
Internal audit report. Explanation to be given of any negative responses and explain how any weaknesses will be addressed. Explain any 'not covered' responses.

Annual Return for 2014-2015 (No petty cash held.)

Internal Auditors Report for 2014-2015
List of Councillor reponsibilities. This is decided each year at the Annual Meeting, which is held in May, and is shown on the minutes of the May meeting. (See link on main parish council page).
Location of public land and building assets. The council prepares a full asset register each year to show all assets held, a note of assets acquired during the year and assets disposed of.
Minutes, agendas and papers of formal meetings. Agendas and associated papers to be published at least three clear days before the meeting and draft minutes within one month of the meeting. Agendas and minutes are detailed on the main parish council page.