Collingham with Linton Parish Council works within strict legislation and law set down by the UK Government to ensure transparency, democracy and fairness in all transacted business.

The Council has robust procedures, checks and audit arrangements in place for all its decisions. It operates within the Accounts and Audit Regulations to ensure that all financial transactions are transparent, lawful, properly recorded, and available for public inspection.

Collingham with Linton Parish Council complies with proper financial management practices. It maintains full financial accounts, undertakes robust internal and external audit processes, and follows best practice in procurement.

At the end of each financial year, Collingham with Linton Parish Council submits an Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) to the external auditor, PKF Littlejohn LLP, 1 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4HD.

Once reviewed, the external auditor issues the Notice of Conclusion of Audit. You can view the documents for the current and previous two years below. The relevant sections of the AGAR and the external auditor’s report can be accessed via the links below and are also available for inspection on the Council’s website and upon request.

The Council receives the majority of its income through the precept; an annual sum of money collected with the Council Tax by Leeds City Council.

At the Full Council meeting held on 7th February 2026, the Parish Council agreed to request a precept of £95,000 and the band D charge increased to £21.10. Further information about this can be found HERE. 

The budget for 2026-2027, was agreed at the meeting in February 2026 and can be found using the link below.

Budget 

The budget and bank reconciliations are prepared by the Clerk and presented to the Council for consideration.. Once approved, these documents are published here.

Bank Reconciliation - 30.04.2026

Budget Comparison - 30.04.2026