Coronavirus – Support Group

Published on April 27, 2020

Bourton Support Group

These are difficult times and if you’re shielding or self-isolating either now or in the coming weeks/months and need a helping hand, don’t worry, there are people in the village who can help. There are several ways to find out more information about what’s happening here in Bourton and stay connected to the local community:

The village website www.bourton-oxon.org.uk.

You can sign up to the village e-newsletter via the website to receive updates about village news by email. Just use the ‘Join our newsletter’ box at the bottom of the main page.

There is also a village email group – contact Fiona.ryan@me.com to be added.

We have a very active WhatsApp group for social chat and seeking/offering help – contact Fiona on 07971 246870 to be added.

Our Facebook page is called Bourton Oxon

There are a number of people in the village who are volunteering to be available to those who might need a helping hand – be it picking up groceries or collecting medication for example – a village community support group if you like.

The contact details of the village volunteers are listed below.

Please feel free to get in touch with any of the volunteers at any time should you need to. They will either be able to help you, or arrange for somebody else to help instead.

In conjunction with Bourton Parish Council

We trust that all villagers in possession of these contact details will respect the purpose for which they are intended

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.