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The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities issued the Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (the Code) which came into effect on 1st April 2015. The Code was issued through powers under Section 2 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 and replaces any previous codes issued in relation to local authorities in England under those powers.
The aim of the Code, is to increase transparency through publication of open and reusable data enabling taxpayers to see how local authorities are using public money.
The Code does not replace, or supersede, the existing framework for access to public sector information provided by the:-
- Freedom of Information Act 2020 (as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012)
- Environmental Information Regulations 2004
- Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005
- Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community Regulations 2009
- Sections 25 and 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 which provides the rights for persons to inspect a local authority’s accounting records and supporting documentation, and to make copies of them
The Code applies to Town and Parish Councils which a gross income or expenditure in excess of £200,000.
Information which needs to be published
Under the below headers, information and data will be published at least quarterly by the Town Council. Under the Data Protection Act 2018, personal data will be redacted if it can identify an individual.
Where contracts are awarded through a tender process and the value exceeds £50,000, the data will be published upon project delivery.
Expenditure over £500
The Council publishes expenditure over £500 including supplier and transaction information.
Payments Over £500 April Sep 2024 One Card
Payments Over £500 April – Sep 2024 Trading Account
Payments Over £500 April – Sep 2024 Current Account
Payments Over £500 2023 To 2024 One Card
Payments Over £500 2023 To 2024 Trading Account
Payments Over £500 2023 To 2024 Current Account
Payments Over £500 2022 To 2023 One Card
Payments Over £500 2022 To 2023 Trading Account
Payments Over £500 2022 To 2023 Current Account
Payments Over £500 2021 To 2022 One Card
Payments Over £500 2021 To 2022 Trading Account
Payments Over £500 2021 To 2022 Current Account
Payments Over £500 2020 To 2021 One Card
Payments Over £500 2019 To 2020 One Card
Payments Over £500 2019 To 2020 Trading Account
Payments Over £500 2019 To 2020 Current Account
Payments Over £500 2018 To 2019 One Card
Payments Over £500 2018 To 2019 Trading Account
Payments Over £500 2018 To 2019 Current Account
Payments Over £500 2017 To 2018 One Card
Employees
The Local Government Transparency Code requires local authorities to publish details (including job descriptions, responsibilities, and staff numbers) of any senior employees earning over £50,000 per annum. Local authorities must also publish the pay multiple, defined as the ratio between the highest paid taxable earnings for the given year and the median earnings figure of the whole of the authority’s workforce.
Nantwich Town Council has two staff members earning over £50,000 as at 1 April 2024.
Annual earnings Pay multiple
Highest Paid
£68,356
Lowest Paid
£13,667 5
Median Salary
£32,076 2.13
Nantwich Town Council’s pay multiple as at 1 April 2024 is 5
Trade Union
Total number of staff who are union representatives = 0
Total number of union representatives who devote at least 50% of their time to union duties = NONE
Names of all trade unions represented in the local authority = UNISON
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Councillor's Allowances and Expenses
Nantwich Town Council does not pay Councillors Allowances. The Mayor and Councillors may claim expenses such as mileage.
Contracts and Tenders
Copies of contracts to businesses and to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
Invitations to tender and quote are issued for goods and services over £5,000.
Tenders will be published on the ‘Tenders’ page .
Grants and Donations to voluntary, and community organisations
As part of its commitment to local community and voluntary organisations the Town Council again offers grants and donations to support local groups, activities and events.
Public Land, Buildings and Car Parking
In order to ensure transparency and reasonableness, the following items are included in the Council’s asset register, whether purchased, gifted or otherwise acquired, together with their holding location:
- land and buildings held freehold or on long term lease in the name of the Council
- community assets
- vehicles, plant and machinery
- assets considered to be portable, attractive or of community significance
- long term investments, shares and loans made by the Council
The Town Council owns the following land and property
- Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG
- Nantwich Market Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG
- Snow Hill Toilet Block, Waterlode, Nantwich, CW5 5LS
- Welshmans Lane Allotments, Welshmans Lane, Nantwich, CW5 6AD
Parking account and Parking spaces
The Town Council is not responsible for public car parks within Nantwich. The Council has land on which it is able to park 10 vehicles.
Election results of the Town Council and Council Minutes
The Council decision making process is recorded in the official Council minutes which are published on this website.
The latest elections took place in May 2023, and the 15 members, across three wards are serving for a four year term of office.
View our Councillors page for more information.
Policies and Governance Documents
View the Town Councils policies and governance documents.
Town Council Budget
A copy of the Town Council’s budget is published annually, full details are available on our Finances page.
Internal and External Auditors
In accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, Councils are required to have an annual and mid-year internal audit. The Internal Auditor is appointed by Council who evaluate and review the Councils risk management, controls and governance.
The council prepares an annual accounting statement which is externally audited. This summarises the council’s income and expenditure for the year and includes statements from the council’s internal auditor.
More information and copies of audit documents can be found on our Finance page.
Council and Committee Minutes
All Council and Committee minutes can be found on the ‘Minutes & Agendas’ page.