Local Consultation

Published on September 29, 2023

Preparation for the local plan

Thank you to those of you who have responded to our request to answer the LUC questionnaire on landscape character in the Vale.

For those of you who were thinking of responding but don’t have the time, the deadline has been extended to Monday 2 October, so there’s an extra weekend to mull over what you appreciate in our landscape and your concerns over how it might be changing.

As a reminder, the consultation questionnaire can be accessed here

Regards

Bourton Parish Council

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.