Transparency Code

Transparency Code

The Government, in The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 has set out a new audit framework for local public authorities which will exempt bodies with an annual turnover not exceeding £25,000 to be exempt from routine external audit. These smaller authorities are now required to publish a set list of documents in order to comply with a new “Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities”; the intention being to ensure local electors and rate payers are able to easily access relevant information about the authorities’ accounts and governance.

As Responsible Financial Officer for Headley Parish Council I, Tracy Hamer, can confirm that the 2023 Annual Return has been completed.

Council has set the period for the exercise of public rights for the accounts for the year ending 31st March 2023 to commence on 5th June 2023 and to end on the 14th July 2023.

The General Meeting of Council was held on 22nd May 2023 and the minutes can be downloaded by visiting the Parish Council Meetings page of this website.

Notice of conclusion of audit HPC_22-23

AGAR and supporting items Year End March 2023

AGAR and supporting items Year End March 2022

AGAR and supporting items Year End March 2021

AGAR and supporting items Year End March 2020

AGAR and supporting items Year End March 2019

AGAR and supporting items Year End March 2018

AGAR and supporting items Year End March 2017

For previous AGAR submissions please email the clerk.

The following information gives the financial details required under the Transparency Code for 2015/16:

We maintain a Register of Members Interests, which can be viewed on the Mole Valley District Council (“MVDC”) website.

Publication Scheme under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities.

Headley Parish Council has adopted the 2009 Model Publication Scheme issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office. This endorses our commitment to routinely publish and make available a broad amount of information about the council as part of our normal business activities. Click here to view the Model Publication Scheme.

The council has produced a table showing the information that is available, how it can be obtained and whether there is a charge. The guide includes a schedule of charges where applicable. Click here to see the Guide to Information.

Further information about the Freedom of Information Act can be found on the Information Commissioner’s Office website.