Development in Oxfordshire

Published on May 3, 2021

The Oxfordshire Plan 2050

Attached is a briefing note from the CPRE (the countryside charity) regarding Oxfordshire’s plan for 2050 which is due for completion in the summer:

Ox Plan 2050 – CPRE Oxon Briefing FINAL April 2021

This summer will establish the direction of Oxfordshire for the next generation.

The Oxfordshire Plan 2050 will define the development strategy for the county for the next three decades, including both the quality and quantity of housing and the broad locations for growth.

Time to take action
This is our best, and possibly only, opportunity to influence development in Oxfordshire over the next 30 years – don’t miss it! Waiting until actual planning applications come forward is too late – we need your help engaging now as policy is formed, so that we can give our countryside the best chance for the future.

CPRE Oxfordshire has prepared an Oxfordshire Plan 2050 briefing, attached, to help you engage and get involved in planning the future of Oxfordshire.

Kind regards

Becky Crockett | Branch Administrator

T: 01491 612079
E: campaign@cpreoxon.org.uk | cpreoxon.org.uk

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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.