Transparency

Financial Accounts

• Accounting Statements

  Accounting statements show the cash balance, precept, staff costs and other income and expenditure for the last accounting year.

• Annual Governance Statements

  The Annual Governance Statement is a document signed by the council confirming whether it conforms to certain financial, accounting and auditing measures.

• Annual Internal Audits

  The Annual Internal Audit is a signed checklist showing whether certain aspects of the council running has been internally reviewed, and whether the council conforms.

• Bank Reconciliations

  Bank Reconciliations show whether the council's bank account statements match the accounting cashbook at the end of the financial year.

• Conclusion of Audit

  This is a document confirming that the accounts for the last accounting year have been published.

• External Audit Reports

  This is a certificate signed by an external auditor after a review of the AGAR.

• Notice of Public Rights

  This is a document explaining the rights the public have in being able to inspect the council's annual accounts.

• Variances

  This shows whether income or expenditure has gone up or down between two accounting years.

• Approved Budget 2026-2027

  Parish Council approved budget 2026/27.

• Asset Register

  Parish Councils owned assets.

• Internal Audit Report

  Internal Audit Report is a comprehensive review of the Councils systems and processes.

General Policies and Publications

• Risk Assessment

  This document lists the risks that the Council faces and what it has done to minimise them.

• Risk Management Policy

  This policy explains how the Council manages risk.

• Internal Control Policy

  This policy is designed to safeguard the Councils finances and minimize risk.

Data Policies

• Accessibility Statement

  A web accessibility statement is an information page on your website that clearly states the level of web accessibility to which the website aims to conform.

• Privacy Policy

  A privacy policy is a statement or legal document that discloses some or all of the ways a party gathers, uses, discloses, and manages a customer or client's data.

• Document Retention

  Policy detailing the council's responsibilities for retaining certain documents, and how long they should be retained.

• Data Protection Policy

  A policy that details how personal data is held and how it is protected

• Freedom of Information Policy and Scheme

  Freedom of information Act 2000

• IT Policy

  IT Policy

Statutory Documents

• Standing Orders

  Written rules for the local council, confirming the procedures and procedural matters for meetings.

• Financial Regulations

  Policies for financial transactions

• Biodiversity Policy

  This policy sets out how the Council will protect and enhance its natural environment.

Policies and Pledges of Standards Expected of Councillors, Staff and the Public

• 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.

• Dignity at Work /Bullying & Harassment Policy

  This policy explains that bullying and harassment of employees will not be tolerated

• Councillor Code of Conduct

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

• Complaints Policy

  This policy explains how to raise against the Parish Council and if appropriate a form to complete.