Audits

The annual audit process is a formal, independent external assessment of the Council’s governance and spending for each financial year, with the most recent being year ended 31st March 2024.

It is a two step process with the first step being the Internal Audit which is performed an independent Internal Auditor, Northants CALC, and takes place annually between March and June. The second and final step is the External Audit, which is performed by PKF Littlejohn and takes place annually between July and September. The conclusion of audit is then published on the Parish Council website from September onwards.

All documentation pertaining to the current and historical audit processes can be reviewed and downloaded from this page.

Exercise of Public Rights

Pursuant to the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, members of the public are able to request to review any documentation pertaining to the finances of the council and the audit process. The period for the Exercise of Public Rights for year ending 31st March 2024 has now closed,  The dates for the next audit process (year ending 31st March 2025) are as follows:

• Tuesday 3rd June to Monday 14th July 2025.

Notice of Conclusion of Audit

The audit process for year ended 31st March 2024 has now concluded. Please see below for the Notice of Conclusion of Audit Notice and External Auditors report and all other documents pertaining to this particular audit process.