Transparency Code
The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 came into effect on 1 April 2015. The Government believes that, in principle, all data held and managed by local authorities should be made available to residents unless there are specific sensitivities to doing so, such as protecting vulnerable people or commercial and operational considerations.
Transparency about how we spend money, deliver services, and make decisions gives residents the information they need to hold us accountable and to take part in local democratic processes. The full Code is available on the GOV.UK website: Local Government Transparency Code 2015
Does this Code apply to Stotfold Town Council?
The majority of town and parish councils fall within the definition of a 'smaller authority' in the legislation, because neither gross income nor gross expenditure exceeds £6.5 million in a financial year. As a smaller authority, certain specific requirements apply to us.
Where we do not have responsibility for a particular function, there is no requirement to publish data relating to that function.
Stotfold Town Council is encouraged to go beyond the minimum requirements of the Code, and we aim to be as open and transparent as possible for the benefit of our residents.
Information Published
Expenditure exceeding £500
We publish details of all expenditure transactions exceeding £500 on a quarterly basis. This information can be found on our Transparency Payments page.
Government Procurement Card transactions
Stotfold Town Council does not hold a Government Procurement Card.
Local authority land and buildings
The Council maintains a register of all land and buildings owned by the Town Council. The current register is available below.
Fixed Assets Register
The Council's Fixed Assets Register is available below.
Grants awarded
Details of grants awarded to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations are published annually. The current grants schedule is available below.
Notice of Conclusion of Audit, Audit Reports and End of Year information
These documents are published on our Annual Finance Documents pages.
Annual Budget and Precept
Annual budget information is published on our Annual Finance Documents pages.
Social housing assets
Stotfold Town Council has no social housing assets.
Organisational chart
A staff structure chart, showing job titles and pay scales within the Town Council, is published on our Staff Structure page.
Senior salaries
Stotfold Town Council currently has one member of staff with remuneration of £50,000 or greater. This is the Town Clerk, whose salary falls within the bracket of £50,000 to £55,000.
Trade union facility time
Stotfold Town Council has no trade union representatives.
Parking account
The Town Council owns car parks at the following locations:
- High Street, at the junction with Brook Street
- Arlesey Road, serving the public open space (shared with Stotfold Football Club)
- The Cemetery
- Riverside Playing Field (leased land)
All Town Council car parks are free to use. No income is derived from parking.
Constitution and Standing Orders
The Town Council's Standing Orders are available to view STANDING ORDERS 2026
Financial Regulations
Financial Regulations provide the framework for the proper management and oversight of the Council's financial activities. They are reviewed and approved by the Full Council on an annual basis Financial Regulations 2026
Procurement information
Details of invitations to tender for contracts exceeding £5,000 are published on our Contracts and Tenders page. Contracts above £30,000 are also published on the Government's Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
Fraud
Stotfold Town Council has no members of staff under investigation for fraud.
For any queries about the information published on this page, please contact [email protected]
This page was last reviewed on 12 June 2026.