Lyng Parish Council have adopted the following Financial policies to ensure good governance. These were reviewed at the Council meeting held on 6th May 2026 and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Financial review effectiveness of internal control
Financial review effectiveness of internal audit
Each year Lyng Parish Council prepares an Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR). Accounts are internally and externally audited and this information can be viewed below. Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the AGAR were approved by the Council at the meeting on 6th May (see documents below)
Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2025/26
Explanation of ‘no’ response regarding Trust
Explanation of Variances 2025/26
bank reconciliation as at 31st March 2026
The Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return can be viewed below. The period for the exercise of Public Rights will be Wednesday 3rd June to Tuesday 14th July 2026 and the notice published on 1st June 2026.
A Summary of Elector’s rights 2025-26
The External Auditor has completed their review, a copy of the The Notice of Conclusion of Audit has been published below.
External Auditor report and Certificate
Bank statements and financial figures
Bank statements and financial figures are presented to the Parish Council at every meeting.
2026/27
Budget Figures to 31st March 2026 (End of financial year)
Receipts and Payments April meeting
Budget Figures to 30th April 2026
Receipts and Payments May meeting
Budget Figures to 5th June 2026
Receipts and Payments June meeting
Budget Figures to 10th July 2026
Receipts and Payments July meeting
Asset Register
The Asset register forms part of the Council’s financial risk assessment and is updated as required but always reviewed annually.