The Government requires all parish councils with an annual turnover not exceeding £25,000 to publish key spending and governance information online.
Known as the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities (opens in a new tab), its aim is to increase democratic accountability by giving the local electorate and ratepayers a clear picture of the activities of smaller councils.
To comply with the code, Thorpe Malsor Parish Council publishes financial accounts and governance information by 1st July each year, and other information on a more regular basis.
On an annual basis we publish the following information and documents:
- Annual governance statement
- End of year accounting statement
- Internal audit report
- All items of expenditure above £100
- Explanation of significant variances
- Year-end bank reconciliation
- Asset register
All the documents above can be viewed in the table under the relevant year end. The internal auditor’s letter to the council is included under a separate link.
All local residents have a legal right to inspect, ask questions about and challenge items in the parish council annual accounts. Information about your rights is included in this guide (opens in a new tab).
Annual financial & audit reports
| Year end | Annual return | Auditor’s report |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise of public rights | Public Rights Notice 25-26 | |
| y/e 31/03/26 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/25 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/24 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/23 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/22 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/21 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/20 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/19 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/18 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/17 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/16 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
| y/e 31/03/15 | Annual Return | Auditor’s Report |
In addition, the council publishes information both prior to and following parish council meetings. These documents are available on the Meetings & Minutes page and include:
- Meeting agendas and any associated papers — published at least three days before the meeting date.
- Draft minutes of council meetings — published within one month after the meeting has taken place.
A copy of the agenda and meeting minutes are also displayed on the village noticeboard, located on the wall outside Thorpe Malsor Social Club.