Bourton Speed Limits

Published on November 18, 2022

Introduction of 20mph speed limit

There’s some good news on our efforts to introduce a 20 mph speed limit on the roads through Bourton. The proposal is now open to public consultation and – with your support – we’re hopeful this will go ahead. The proposed changes also include the introduction of a 30 mph limit on the Bishopstone Road heading beyond the church and all the way past the entrance to Fern Farm.

A map summarising the proposed changes is available here:

Bourton 20mph Speed Limit – CONSULTATION PLAN

The link to the County Council’s consultation portal is here.

Please engage with the online consultation and support these proposals. Speeding traffic through the village and past the Fern Farm entrance will only get worse as Swindon’s Eastern Development gathers pace and drivers use the local roads as short cuts and rat runs. The closing date for the consultation is Friday 16 December.

Annual Statutory Documents

The Parish Council (PC) is required to prepare and publish these documents following the end of each financial year. They comprise five main sections:

Certificate of Exemption

Small parish councils are exempt from a detailed annual audit by an external auditor. The definition of a ‘small’ council is annual gross income of less than £25,000; Bourton PC’s annual income falls well within this threshold. This form confirms the PC’s annual income and its exemption from an external audit.

Annual Internal Audit Report

Although exempt from an external audit, the PC’s affairs are still subject to an internal audit by a qualified individual independent of the PC. This is the auditor’s summary report.

Annual Governance Statement

This form deals with the standard of internal controls and general governance standards within the PC throughout the year.

Accounting Statements

This is the summary financial report for the PC for the financial year. It also includes commentary on any significant variances from the previous year’s financial results and a balance sheet reconciliation with bank accounts.

Notice of Public Rights

This notice sets out the rights of local electors to review and query the PC’s statutory returns, including the contact details of the internal auditor.