The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 came in to effect on 1st April 2015, Beaminster Town Council meets the definition of a local authority covered by the requirements of the Code.
The Code requires the publication of information on the Council’s financial management including expenditure, assets, procurement, grants etc.
The information is published at least quarterly, in some instances annually.
Annual Governance & Accountability Returns
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Annual Governance & Accountability Return 24/25
Notice Of Conclusion Of Audit AGAR 2024-25 PDF
Annual Governance Statement PDAGAR 2024.2025F
Variations Annual Governance Statement PDF
Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return PDFNotice for the period for the exercise of public rights 2025
Asset Register
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Budget
Click here to read the latest Budget 2024/2025 PDF
Budget Report
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Grants
The Town Council are committed to supporting local groups and initiatives within its boundary to enhance the quality of life for residents, a sum of money is allocated each year within its budget to enable the Council to consider funding requests received from local organisations.
Applications must fall into one of the following categories:
a) Community Group or Organisation: A group of individuals who come together with a common purposed for the betterment of the community
b) Local Charity: A registered charity operating within Beaminster parish.
c) Non-profit organisation: An organisation that operates for public or community benefit without generating a profit for its members.
All applications are considered by the Finance & General Purposes Committee at the October Committee meeting each year and must be submitted on the grant application form that can be obtained from the Town Council office.
Grants awarded 2024/2025 Grants Awarded 2024.25
Staff Structure
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Payments & Receipts (including exp. Over £500)
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Procurement
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Market House Tolls and Charity
Market House & Tolls is a charity set up to administer the Square, the Town Council being the Trustee and administration is undertaken in the Town Council office.
– Thomas Hardy –
