News – Bourton Parish Council

Shrivenham & Ashbury Benefice

Published on May 23, 2025

Weekly Newsletter Hello Everyone, Please find attached next week's Newsletter, the Bible Readings for Sunday 25th May and 'Look', the Sunday sheet for children. Newsletter 25...

Shrivenham & Ashbury Benefice

Published on May 18, 2025

Weekly Newsletter The newsletter for week commencing 18 May.... Newsletter 18...

Bourton Boundary Walk

Published on May 16, 2025

It's the Bourton Parish Boundary...

Road Closure in Bourton - 22 June The road in front of the almshouses will be closed on 22 June for clearing of a blocked telecoms cable conduit. Access to Silver St and The Grove will be affected -...

Shrivenham & Ashbury Benefice

Published on May 11, 2025

Weekly Newsletter Hello Everyone, Please find attached next week's Newsletter, the Bible Readings for Sunday 11th May and 'Look', the Sunday sheet for children. Newsletter 11...

District Council

Published on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Councillors' Annual Report The latest report from our District Councillors is attached: District Councillors Annual Report...

Elm Tree Surgery

Published on May 7, 2025

Newsletter Attached is the latest newsletter from Elm Tree surgery in Shrivenham: Newsletter - 2...

Village Hall

Published on May 7, 2025

50/50 Club Results Results from the draw for...

Shrivenham & Ashbury Benefice

Published on May 2, 2025

Weekly Newsletter Hello Everyone, Please find attached next week's Newsletter, the Bible Readings for Sunday 4th May and 'Look', the Sunday sheet for children. Newsletter 4 May Best...

Shrivenham & Ashbury Benefice

Published on April 19, 2025

Weekly Newsletter Hello Everyone, Please find attached next week's Newsletter, the Bible Readings for Sunday 20th April and 'Look', the Sunday sheet for children. Newsletter 20...

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.