Police – Bourton Parish Council

Neighbourhood Watch

Published on March 11, 2024

Crime Prevention Webinars Message from Neighbourhood Watch Network: It is the start of spring and at Neighbourhood Watch Network we are working at providing you with our next round of Crime...

Neighbourhood Watch

Published on November 1, 2023

Crime & Community Survey Forwarded message from Neighbourhood Watch: 2023 Crime and...

Thames Valley Police

Published on August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

Police Alert - Wanted Man Appeal to find wanted man – Ashbury,...

Thames Valley Police

Published on August 6, 2023

How safe is your electric blanket? Want to get your electric blanket safety tested? Testing service now...

Neighbourhood Watch

Published on March 18, 2023

Looking for new members in Bourton Would you be interested in joining the Neighbourhood Watch scheme in Bourton? John Bean was our village coordinator for many years but since his death last year...

Thames Valley Police

Published on November 18, 2022

Burglary - Advice & Home Security Message from Thames Valley Police: Please read our advice and share it with your neighbours and elderly relatives on how to keep your home safe...

Crime Stoppers – reporting suspicious activity

Published on November 30, 2021

0800 555 111 - A Number To Remember Message from Thames Valley Neighbourhood Alert: Thames Valley Police have frequently repeated that their success in fighting crime is very dependent on the...

Thames Valley Police

Published on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Changes to front counter provision in the Thames Valley The following is a message from Thames Valley Police: We will soon be changing some of the ways in which you can access our front counter...

Theft in the village

Published on November 21, 2019

Theft of caravan A caravan was stolen late on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning in the village. It was parked in one of John Bean's fields next to Steppingstone Lane and opposite the bus...

Important message from Thames Valley Police

Published on January 29, 2019

Advice to residents following multiple burglaries in Shrivenham area Thames Valley Police has recently witnessed an increase in burglaries in the Shrivenham area. A large number of these burglaries...

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.