The Local Government Transparency Code came into effect in October 2014, this is a code of recommended practice on data transparency and applies to Parish and Town Councils with a gross income or expenditure in excess of £200,000. The Government wants to increase transparency through publication of open data enabling tax payers to see how local authorities use public money.
Expenditure over £500
We publish all spending over £500. You can see who we paid and what for.
Tenders, Quotations and Contracts
We publish lists on information to tender and quote along with details of all contracts awarded over £5,000
Invitation to Tender 2026-2026
Organisational Information
Senior Employees
The Town Council are required to publish details of any senior employee salaries, job title and responsibilities for those earning over £50,000 per annum. As of 31/03/2026:
- Town Clerk, LC3 42-45, £51,802-£55,367
Pay Multiples
The ‘pay multiple’ is the ratio between the highest paid earnings for the given year and the median earnings of the whole of the council’s workforce. As at 31st March 2026, the pay multiple was 1.61:1. For every £1 earned by the median paid worker the highest paid earns £1.61