The Parish Council wishes to advise residents that it is currently unable to publish the audited Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) and Notice of Conclusion of Audit by the statutory publication deadline of 30 September 2026.

This delay is due to the Council still awaiting the completion of the external audit and receipt of the auditor's final report. The Council submitted the AGAR to the external auditor within the required timescales and is continuing to cooperate with the audit process.

The audited AGAR and Notice of Conclusion of Audit will be published on this website as soon as the external auditor has completed their review and the relevant documents have been received.

The Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their understanding.

The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 require smaller authorities, each financial year, to conduct a review of the effectiveness of the system of internal control and prepare an annual governance statement in accordance with proper practices in relation to accounts.

These accounting and governance statements, alongside the period for the exercise of public rights (1 July 2026 to 11 August 2026), have been uploaded in compliance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015. These accounting statements are as yet unaudited and have been submitted to the external auditor. The external auditor's findings will be published no later than 30 September 2026.