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Transparency – how the council operates

Annual Accounts

  • Accounting Statements

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

  • Annual Governance and Accountability Return

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

  • 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.

  • Bank Reconciliations

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

  • Certificate of Exemptions

    Certificates of Exemptions are created if a local council is below the £25,000 threshold for expenditure. This forms part of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR)

  • Conclusion of Audit

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

  • End of Year Accounts

    Chart of accounts for receipts and payments

  • Expenditure over £100

    Spending by the council over £100

  • Explanation of Variances

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

  • External Audit Reports

    This is a certificate signed by an external auditor after a review of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR)

  • Internal Audit Reports

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

  • Notice of Public Rights

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

Commitments and Pledges

Financial Policies

  • Expenses Policy

    This document outlines the council's expenses policy

  • Financial Regulations

    The Financial Regulations are the rules by which Helmdon Parish Council conducts its financial management

  • Financial Reserves Policy

    The Parish Council is required to maintain adequate financial reserves to meet the needs of the Council

  • Small Grants Policy

    The Parish Council is committed to providing assistance and support to local community groups

General Policies and Publications

  • Asset Register

    Details of the council's assets.

  • Committee Members

    Committee members, working group members and other representative roles

  • Committee Terms of Reference

    These documents outline the responsibilities of the committees

  • Complaints Policy

    This is the complaints procedure of Helmdon Parish Council

  • Co-option Policy

    This policy sets out the approach used when co-opting members onto the Council

  • Councillor Code of Conduct

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

  • Dignity at Work Policy

    This policy reflects the spirit in which the council intends to undertake all its business and outlines the specific procedures available to all employees in order to protect them from bullying and harassment.

  • Equal Opportunities Policy

    The purpose of this policy is to provide equal opportunities to all employees, irrespective of their characteristics

  • Flag Policy

    This policy outlines procedures with the flagpole on the War Memorial green

  • Governance and Standards Framework

    This document provides an overview of how councillors are expected to behave and what they should do if they see instances of poor behaviour within the council

  • Grievance and Disciplinary Policy

    This document describes the procedures which aim to facilitate a speedy, fair and consistent solution

  • Health and Safety Policy

    This outlines responsibilities extending to the health and safety of members of the public who attend meetings or make use of its services such as the play area for leisure purposes.

  • IT Policy

    This outlines the Parish Council's processes in relation to the use of IT facilities and IT security

  • Publication Scheme

    This document details the information that the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) expect Parish Councils to provide

  • Risk Assessment Policy

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

  • Social Media Policy

    This policy clarifies our expectations in relation to the use of Social Media

  • Sexual and General Harassment Policy

    This policy outlines our commitment to preventing harassment and the procedures for addressing any incidents that may occur.

  • Sickness and Absence Policy

    This policy is to be read in conjunction with the Council’s Health & Safety, Grievance and Discipline policies

  • System of Internal Control and Internal Audit

    This document outlines responsibilities for ensuring that business is conducted in accordance with the law and proper standard

  • Training and Development Policy

    The Council will procure or provide such training and development opportunities

  • Transparency Code

    Transparency gives local people the tools and information they need to hold local public bodies to account.

Data Policies

Statutory Documents

  • Standing Orders

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

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