Transparency in Local Government

As a public funded organisation, the council has a duty to the residents that it serves to be transparent in its business operations and outcomes. 

Payments over £500 to Suppliers

This page lists quarterly reports of individual payments to suppliers with a value over £500.

Pay & Benefits of Staff Earning over £50,000 per annum

The statement of accounts includes a note showing the number of employees in the year to which the accounts relate whose remuneration was over £50,000.

Business Rates Credit Balances

A report listing Business Rates accounts with a credit balance.

Councillor allowances and expenses

Total amounts paid to individual Councillors for each financial year.

Council minutes and papers

Use the Council's meetings calendar to find agendas, reports and minutes for each committee and sub committee.

Performance

Information and data showing how our services are performing. Some of the data we collect is statutory, that is, all councils are required to collect this data.  This allows us to understand how we are performing in relation to other similar councils.

Job vacancies

Showing local people what kind of jobs are contributing to the wage bill, driving down advertising costs and allowing comparison of pay ranges.

Equality and Diversity

The Council publishes Equality information relating to its workforce on the 1st April and 1st October each year.

Licensing applications and decisions

Giving residents more clarity on what was happening in their area and an early opportunity to raise concerns or objections.

Planning applications and decisions

View the weekly planning lists and use the Planning Search to search by date ranges to view planning applications by registration date or decision date.

Food hygiene reports for food outlets

One example of information which is routinely collected and of interest to residents, but not currently shared in an easily accessible format. 


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