Transparency Information
The Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities (the code) came into effect on 1 April 2015. The code is issued by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in exercise of powers under section 2 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980, and replaces any previous codes issued in relation to authorities in England under those powers.
The code does not replace or supersede the existing framework for access to and re-use of public sector information provided by the:
- Freedom of Information Act 2000 (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 rights for persons to inspect a local authority’s accounting records and supporting documentation, and to make copies of them.
Rampton Parish Council meets the definition of a local authority covered by the requirements of the code, defined as “a parish council which has a turnover under £25,000“
The code requires local authorities in England to publish the following information quarterly:
- Expenditure over £500
- Procurement Information
Government Procurement Card Transactions
Rampton Parish Council does not use a Government Procurement Card and therefore has no information to publish
Additionally, local authorities are required to publish the following information annually:
Constitution
Local authorities are already required to make their constitution documents available for inspection at their offices under section 9P of the Local Government Act 2000. Local authorities must also, under the code, publish their constitution on their website.
Rampton Parish Council’s constitution is made up of the Standing Orders, Finance Regulations and Code of Conduct, which can be found by clicking on the links below:
Local Authority Land
- Rampton Burial Ground, All Saints Church, Church End, Rampton
- Rampton Recreation Ground, King Street, Rampton
- Rampton Village Green
- Land adjoining Iram Farm (1.746 acres part of field), Cow Lane, Rampton
Organisation Chart
| Name | Moyra Mould |
| Job title | Clerk (Proper Officer) and RFO (Responsible Finance Officer) |
| Salary scale | SCP 19 |
| Permanent/temporary | Permanent part-time (10 hours per week) |
| Role | Day to day admin of the Council All financial matters |
| Clerking of full Council meetings + planning, standards, highways and facilities committees inc. issuing of minutes and agendas | |
| Ensuring compliance with Standing Orders | |
| To ensure that the legal, statutory and other provisions governing the running of the Council are observed. | |
| Social media and website maintenance | |
| Ensuring compliance with Financial Regulations |
Accessible Publications
Documents are published in .pdf format for compatibility with assistive technologies, but if you have document access needs that are not met, then please contact the Clerk with details of your requirements.