Financials

Annual Returns

The Council prepares accounts each year for the 12 months to 31st March, the format of the accounts is set out in the “Annual Governance and Accountability Return” (the “Annual Return”) as directed by The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (the Act). The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 and the Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Act 2017 also cover the duties, responsibilities, and rights of local authorities, other organisations and the public concerning the accounts being audited.

The Annual Return is audited each year by an independent external auditor.

Audited Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ended 31st March 2020 - Click here

Notice of Conclusion of Audit the year ended 31st March 2020 - Click here

To view the Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2019 - Click here

To view the Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2018 - Click here

To view the Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2017 - Click here

To view the Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2016 - Click here

To view the Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2015 - Click here

To view the Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2014 - Click here

Sandwich Town Council Financial Regulations June 2020 - Click here

Sandwich Town Council Financial Regulations Appendix 1 29th June 2020 - Click here

Allowances Paid to Members - Travel / Subsistence 2020 / 21 - Click here

Members' Allowances and Expenses Regulations - Click here

A hard copy of these reports are available on request at a charge of 5p per sheet (black & white) -
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