Financial Governance and Transparency

Understanding the Role of the Local Council

A local council is a corporate body and a separate legal entity from its individual members. It operates as a local authority and all decisions made are the responsibility of the whole council. All councillors share collective responsibility for managing the council’s finances.

Local councils must comply with “proper practices”, which have statutory authority. Each council is legally required to:

• Make appropriate arrangements for the proper administration of its financial affairs

• Ensure that financial management is both adequate and effective

Because of this, sound financial oversight and regular financial checks are among the council’s most important duties.

Holybrook Parish Council’s Financial Oversight

Holybrook Parish Council has a Finance Committee that reviews and decides on financial matters. This committee reports back to the full council after each meeting, ensuring full oversight and accountability.

Throughout the year, the council must ensure that:

• All expenditure is lawful

• Spending aligns with decisions made by the council

View Finance Committee meeting details

Transparency in Spending

Holybrook Parish Council is committed to financial transparency. All council payments are publicly listed and can be accessed on the Agenda page of this website.

View council payments under meeting agendas

Below, you will find links to the council’s current and past financial records.