Financial Information
Like all public bodies, the Council must be able to account for the monies that it receives and spends. As such, it is subject to internal and external audit, and the accounts are available to public inspection.
This webpage provides the financial information as required by the auditors. It is also available in a standardised format know as the Transparency Code set by the Government.
FY2024-25
Precept (FY2024-25)
The budget for the financial year from the 1st April 2024 to the 31st March 2025 was prepared by the Parish Council in January 2024. As a result of the budget, a Precept Demand for £12,360 was made on NNC.
This is £360 (3%) higher than last year (FY2023-24).
The Council Tax Base (the number of Band D equivalent houses in the parish) is set by NNC and there were 218 Band D equivalent properties in the parish in January 2024 (down from 222 last year), so £12,360 / 218 = £56.70. This £2.64 (4.9%) higher than last year (FY2023-24).
This £56.70 is the rate of council tax per Band D property.
Council Budget FY2024-25 (PDF, 24 Kb)
The Parish Council Budget for FY2024-25, set in January 2024
FY2023-24
The Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) FY2023-24
AGAR - Annual Internal Audit Report 2023-24 (PDF, 339 Kb)
The Annual Internal Audit Report for the Parish Council 2023-24.
The Annual Internal Audit is a signed checklist completed by the Internal Auditor, showing whether certain aspects of the Parish Council's finances have been internally reviewed, and whether the Council conforms to the national control objectives.
AGAR - Annual Governance Statement 2023-24 (PDF, 2.1 Mb)
The Annual Governance and Accountability Return section 1 for the Parish Council FY2023-24.
The Annual Governance Statement is a document signed by the Parish Council confirming that it conforms to certain financial, accounting and auditing measures.
AGAR - Accounting Statements 2023-24 (PDF, 2.3 Mb)
The Annual Governance and Accountability Return section 2 for the Parish Council FY2023-24.
The Accounting Statements show the cash balance, Precept, staff costs, and other receipts and payments for the last accounting year.
AGAR - Bank Reconciliation 2023-24 (PDF, 709 Kb)
The Bank Reconciliation for the Parish Council 2023-24.
The Bank Reconciliation shows whether the Council's bank account statements match the accounting cashbook at the end of the financial year.
AGAR - Explanation of Variances 2023-24 (PDF, 704 Kb)
The Explanation of Variances for the Parish Council 2023-24.
The variances show where the receipts and payments have gone up or down (and why) between two accounting years.
Financial Risk Management Table FY2023-24 (PDF, 624 Kb)
Assessment of Financial Risks that could impact the Parish Council, adopted in February 2024.
The Parish Council's draft accounts for FY2023-24, as approved by the Parish Council on 22nd April 2024.
Accounts FY2023-24 (PDF, 638 Kb)
The Parish Council Accounts for FY2023-24
All Councils must offer a common period that includes the first 10 working days in July. For Chelveston-cum-Caldecott Parish Council the period for inspection ran from 3rd June 2024 to 12th July 2024.
Notice of Public Rights FY2023-24 (PDF, 127 Kb)
Electors' rights with regard to the annual audit of smaller authority's accounts for the financial year ending 31st March 2024.
Notice of Conclusion of Audit FY2023-24 (PDF, 93 Kb)
Notice of Conclusion of the external audit for the year ending 31st March 2024.
AGAR - Annual External Audit Report 2023-24 (PDF, 119 Kb)
The Annual External Audit Report for the Parish Council 2023-24.
This is the certificate signed by the external auditor, PKF Littlejohn LLP, after a review of the AGAR
FY2022-23
Notice of Conclusion of Audit FY2022-23 (PDF, 97 Kb)
Notice of Conclusion of the external audit for the year ending 31st March 2023.
AGAR - Annual External Audit Report 2022-23 (PDF, 123 Kb)
The Annual External Audit Report for the Parish Council 2022-23.
This is the certificate signed by the external auditor, PKF Littlejohn LLP, after a review of the AGAR.
FY2021-22
Notice of Conclusion of Audit FY2021-22 (PDF, 101 Kb)
Notice of Conclusion of the external audit for the year ending 31st March 2022.
AGAR - Annual External Audit Report 2021-22 (PDF, 123 Kb)
The Annual External Audit Report for the Parish Council 2021-22.
This is the certificate signed by the external auditor, PKF Littlejohn LLP, after a review of the AGAR.
FY2020-21
Notice of Conclusion of Audit FY2020-21 (PDF, 33 Kb)
Notice of Conclusion of the external audit for the year ending 31st March 2021.
AGAR - Annual External Audit Report 2020-21 (PDF, 140 Kb)
The Annual External Audit Report for the Parish Council 2020-21.
This is the certificate signed by the external auditor, PKF Littlejohn LLP, after a review of the AGAR.
FY2019-20
Notice of Conclusion of Audit FY2019-20 (PDF, 83 Kb)
Notice of Conclusion of the external audit for the year ending 31st March 2020
AGAR - Annual External Audit Report 2019-20 (PDF, 138 Kb)
The Annual External Audit Report for the Parish Council 2019-20.
This is the certificate signed by the external auditor, PKF Littlejohn LLP, after a review of the AGAR.
Financial Regulations
Financial Regulations 2024 (PDF, 343 Kb)
The Financial Regulations for the Parish Council, adopted in June 2024.
Last Reviewed: June 2024.
Grants
Grants Policy (PDF, 44 Kb)
The Parish Council's policy for awarding grants, adopted in June 2008.
Last reviewed on 11th September 2023.
Grants FY2023-24 (PDF, 122 Kb)
Grants awarded by the Parish Council in FY2023-24
Grants FY2022-23 (PDF, 29 Kb)
Grants awarded by the Parish Council in FY2022-23