Transparency Code
The Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities came into force on 1st April, 2015.
The code applies to councils with an annual turnover not exceeding £25,000 and is therefore applicable to Frogmore & Sherford Parish Council. Under the Code, Frogmore & Sherford Parish Council is required to publish the following information on its website:
| Document | Information which, under the Transparency Code, should be published | Where the information can be found on the website |
|---|---|---|
| All items of expenditure above £100 | Publish the details of each individual item of expenditure including details as to whether VAT is recoverable | All items of expenditure are listed in each set of minutes during a financial year and can be found in Council Meetings A list of all expenditure incurred can be found in the Accounts section of Parish Council page |
| End of Year Accounts | Section 1 of the Annual Return, Bank Reconciliation, Explanation of Significant Variances and if applicable an explanation of differences between ‘Balances carried forward’ and ‘total cash and short term investments’ | Accounts section of Parish Council page |
| Annual Governance Statement | Section 2 of the Annual Return with explanations of any negative responses | See pages entitled ACCOUNTS and ANNUAL RETURN |
| List of Councillors | Name of Councillor showing committee structure, portfolios held and representation on external bodies | See page entitled Councillors |
| Location of public land and building assets | Details of all public land and building assets | See document entitled ASSET REGISTER within page entitled ACCOUNTS AND ANNUAL RETURNS |
| Minutes, Agenda and papers of formal meetings | Publication of draft Minutes of all formal meetings within one month Publication of confirmed minutes once draft Minutes formally approved Publication of meeting agenda and associated meeting papers no later than 3 clear days before the meeting to which they relate is taking place | See page entitled Council Meetings |