Transparency
The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (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.
Bicester Town Council meets the definition of a local authority covered by the requirements of the code, defined as ‘a parish council which has gross annual income or expenditure (whichever is higher) exceeding £200,000’.
The code requires local authorities in England to publish the following information quarterly:
- Expenditure Exceeding £500(opens in new tab)
- Government Procurement Card transactions
- Procurement information
Additionally, local authorities are required to publish the following information annually.
Bicester Town Council Employee Information
Constitution
For a Town and Parish Council we are not required to have a constitution but have published our standing orders and finance regulations to show how money is spent and the use of assets .
Grants
Charities and community organisations can apply for a financial boost from Bicester Town Council Grant Aid Scheme, which opens annually at the beginning of the year. Each year the Town Council reserves a sum of money for use on grants to such voluntary organisations and community groups that provide a service that benefits the residents of Bicester.
- Grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations(opens in new tab)
- View the Grants awarded 2019/2020(opens in new tab)
- View the Grants awarded 2020/2021
- View the Grants awarded 2021/2022
- View the Grants awarded 2022/2023
- View the Grants awarded 2025/2026
- View the Grants awarded 2026/2027
Member Allowances
For details of the Parish Remuneration Panel, see the agenda and minutes of Council meeting.
Parking
Local Authority Land
We are updating Google Maps with the location markers of our allotments and play areas which will be uploaded as soon as this information is available. If you need assistance to identify these areas please contact us.
Social Housing
Trade Union
Please note: Links will be updated as soon as the information is available on the website
Bicester Town Council complies with the requirements of the code by publishing the information on this website. Hard copies are available on request from the Town Council office at a cost of 10p per page.
Full details of the code can be found here Local Government Transparency Code 2015(opens in new tab)
