The Parish Council must deal with its accounts in accordance with Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 and the NAO’s Code of Audit Practice 2015.

Each year, Smaller Authorities are required to conduct a review of the effectiveness of the systems of internal and prepare an Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) following the guidance in Governance and Accountability for Smaller Authorities - a Practitioners' Guide to Proper Practices. 

As a Smaller Authority (annual turnover not exceeding £25,000) this Parish Council complies with The Smaller Authorities (Transparency Requirements) (England) Regulations 2015. 

The appointed external auditor is:

BDO LLP

Arcadia House

Maritime Walk

Ocean Village

Southampton 

SO14 3TL