Swindon Eastern Expansion

Published on August 13, 2021

White Hart Roundabout closure

The attached letter from Swindon Borough Council gives details of the partial closure of the White Hart roundabout (the junction of the A420 and the A419 dual carriageway).

White Hart

In summary, the roundabout will be partially closed from Monday 16 August for twelve weeks. There will still be access from the A420 to join the A419 heading South (towards the M4) and from the southbound A419 to join the A420 heading East.

There will be significant traffic congestion heading towards Swindon; we’ve asked that detour signs are posted well ahead of the Bourton turning on the A420 to protect against rat-running through the village.

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.