Transparency

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

The Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) is the document that is submitted by local councils presenting a summary of their audit and financial information.

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

Certificates of Exemptions are created if a local council is below the £25,000 threshold for expenditure. This forms part of the AGAR.

This document shows payments to local authorities for new developments in the local area

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

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

This is a certificate presented after an internal audit of the council.

This is a report for when elements of the external audit has not been carried out. It may explain the causes and remedial action.

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

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

Any documents regarding the council budget will be held here on this page

Key policy documents

Details of elections

Details of the council's owned assets.

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

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

Summary reports of the annual accounts are shown on this page

Key data policies

Web access statement

Web privacy statement

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

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.

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