Governance

Transparency Code 2015

Transparency for Authorities with a turnover of under £25K

Transparency gives local people the tools and information they need to hold local public bodies into account.  In 2015 changes were made to meet the government’s desire to place more power into citizens’ hands to increase democratic accountability resulting in The Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities.  It requires data and information to be published on a website which is publicly accessible and free of charge.

The framework also meant that smaller authorities, like local councils, with an annual turnover not exceeding £25,000 could exempt themselves from routine external audit.

While there is no specific Code for councils with a turnover between £25,000 and £200,000, NALC strongly encourage all parish and town councils to adhere to the transparency code for smaller authorities as a minimum. The Government however, have said that they are expected to follow the requirements of the Transparency Code 2015 (over £200k) where possible.

Local government transparency code 2015 – GOV.UK