Alwoodley Parish Council is committed to openness, good governance, and accountability.
This page brings together all the information we are required to publish under the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities (2015) and the Accounts and Audit Regulations (2015).Even though our annual turnover exceeds £25,000, we follow the Code as best practice to ensure residents can easily see how public money is spent and decisions are made.All documents listed here are freely available for public inspection. If you require paper copies or have difficulty accessing a document, please contact the Parish Clerk at the.clerk@alwoodleyparishcouncil.gov.uk.
What We Publish
Expenditure over £100
We publish details of all individual payments over £100, showing the date and purpose of the expenditure the amount paid, and the supplier or payee
- Q1 & Q2 2025 – Download below
End-of-Year Accounts
Our annual accounting statements show the council’s income, expenditure, and balances for each financial year.
These are prepared according to the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 and reviewed by our Internal Auditor.
Accounting Statement 2024
3️. Annual Governance Statement (AGAR Section 1)
This document confirms that the council has followed proper practices in governance, finance, and risk management during the year.
4️ Internal Audit Report
Each year an independent internal auditor reviews our financial systems and controls.
5️ Councillor Information
We publish the names of all parish councillors, their roles, and responsibilities on committees or working groups, and any representation on outside bodies.
Councillors
6️ Public Land and Building Assets
We maintain a record of all land and buildings owned or managed by the Parish Council — including bus shelters, benches, noticeboards, verges, and other community assets.
https://www.alwoodleyparishcouncil.gov.uk/document/register-of-assets-july-2025/
7️ Minutes, Agendas, and Meeting Papers
We publish:
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Agendas and meeting papers for upcoming meetings, and
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Approved minutes of past council and committee meetings.
These show decisions taken under delegated authority and are normally published within one month of each meeting.
8️ Policies and Governance Documents
To support transparency and accountability, we also publish key policies and procedures:
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Standing Orders
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Financial Regulations
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Code of Conduct
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Risk Management Policy
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Scheme of Delegation
All policies can be found here.
9️ Public Rights and Audit Information
Each year, residents have the right to inspect the council’s accounts and supporting documents during the statutory period of public rights (usually in June and July).
The notice of public rights and inspection details are published here annually.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN 2024-25
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10️ Contact and Access to Information
For questions or paper copies of any document, please contact:
Parish Clerk – Alwoodley Parish Council
Email: the.clerk@alwoodleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
Address: 60 The Avenue, Alwoodley, Leeds LS17 7NZ
