Transparency – how the council operates

Accounting statements show the cash balance, precept, staff costs and other income and expenditure for the last accounting year.

The Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) is the document that is submitted by local councils presenting a summary of their audit and financial information.

The Annual Governance Statement is a document signed by the council confirming whether it conforms to certain financial, accounting and auditing measures.

Bank Reconciliations show whether the council's bank account statements match the accounting cashbook at the end of the financial year.

Certificates of Exemptions are created if a local council is below the £25,000 threshold for expenditure. This forms part of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR)

This is a document confirming that the accounts for the last accounting year have been published.

Chart of accounts for receipts and payments

Spending by the council over £100

This shows whether income or expenditure has gone up or down between two accounting years.

This is a certificate signed by an external auditor after a review of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR)

This is a certificate presented after an internal audit of the council.

This is a document explaining the rights the public have in being able to inspect the council's annual accounts.

The aims and objectives of Helmdon Parish Council

This details whether the council has signed the Civility and Respect pledge.

Documents relating to whether the council has declared a climate emergency.

This document outlines the council's expenses policy

The Financial Regulations are the rules by which Helmdon Parish Council conducts its financial management

The Parish Council is required to maintain adequate financial reserves to meet the needs of the Council

The Parish Council is committed to providing assistance and support to local community groups

Details of the council's assets.

Committee members, working group members and other representative roles

These documents outline the responsibilities of the committees

This is the complaints procedure of Helmdon Parish Council

This policy sets out the approach used when co-opting members onto the Council

This is a document explaining the role and expected conduct of Councillors.

This policy reflects the spirit in which the council intends to undertake all its business and outlines the specific procedures available to all employees in order to protect them from bullying and harassment.

The purpose of this policy is to provide equal opportunities to all employees, irrespective of their characteristics

This policy outlines procedures with the flagpole on the War Memorial green

This document describes the procedures which aim to facilitate a speedy, fair and consistent solution

This outlines responsibilities extending to the health and safety of members of the public who attend meetings or make use of its services such as the play area for leisure purposes.

This document details the information that the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) expect Parish Councils to provide

These documents outline risk assessments carried out by the local council.

This policy outlines our commitment to preventing harassment and the procedures for addressing any incidents that may occur.

This policy is to be read in conjunction with the Council’s Health & Safety, Grievance and Discipline policies

This document outlines responsibilities for ensuring that business is conducted in accordance with the law and proper standard

The Council will procure or provide such training and development opportunities

Transparency gives local people the tools and information they need to hold local public bodies to account.

This document outlines the responsibility of the council in accordance to data breaches

This document outlines the responsibility of the council in accordance to data protection

See Records Retention Policy

This page and document outline the privacy procedures

Policy detailing the council’s responsibilities for retaining certain documents, and how long they should be retained.

This procedure is to be followed when an individual contacts Helmdon Parish Council to request access to their personal information

This document outlines the privacy procedure for staff, councillors and role holders

This states the level of web accessibility to which the website aims to conform

This policy describes how we gather, use and manage personal data for a visitor to this website

Written rules for the local council, confirming the procedures and procedural matters for meetings.