Governance

Search for information about how the Council is managed

The government’s Transparency Code aims to place more power in citizens’ hands to increase democratic accountability and make it easier for local people to contribute to the local decision-making process and help shape public services.

As well as the Transparency Code information that we are required to publish, we go much further and make available a wide range of documents and information including audits, the budget and precept, and spending of the Community Infrastructure Levy. Browse the Document Library to see what’s available and contact the Town Clerk if there is additional information that you would like to see. 

Financial regulations

By law, Farnham Town Council is responsible for making sure that its financial management is adequate and effective and that a strong system of financial control is in place.

This information is published in the town council’s financial regulations. The regulations include arrangements for the:

• management of risk, and
• prevention and detection of fraud and corruption.

The financial management of the Council is reviewed by an independent internal auditor Mike Platten and examined by our external auditor PKF Littlejohn LLP. Their contact details are:

Telephone: 020 7516 2200  Email: [email protected]

Responsible financial officer (RFO)

The Town Clerk is the responsible financial officer. The clerk administers Farnham Town Council’s financial affairs in line with the correct practices, keeps records of accounting practices and makes sure records are maintained and up-to-date.

Annual Audit

An audit of the Council’s accounts for the previous year is carried out by the external auditor following approval of the accounts.

The public has a right to inspect the Council’s accounts and supporting records. Electors also have a right to ask the external auditor formal questions or to raise objections to the accounts. You can find more information in the Document Library.

Insurance

See our latest Insurance Certificate.

Farnham Town Council’s insurer is:

Telephone: 0800 778 552  Email: [email protected]

Standing orders

Farnham Town Council is governed by a set of rules and laws called standing orders. The standing orders set out the way Farnham Town Council should conduct its business.

The standing orders include rules ranging from how to manage and conduct a meeting, to the way in which a council should deal with complaints.

Policies and procedures

Browse our Document Library to see our policies, procedures, key documents, operational information and more.

Freedom of information requests (FOI)

Freedom of information requests can be made to any publicly funded body. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)  gives you the right to ask for any recorded information we hold on any subject.

We post our responses to Freedom of Information requests online.

Requests for information should be addressed to the Town Clerk using the contact details at the bottom of this page. Alternatively, you can make an FOI request to any public body via the website what do they know.