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 exisiting framework for access to and re-use of public sector information.

Orgreave Parish Council meets the definition of a local authority covered by the requirements of the code, defined as 'a parish council which does not have an annual turnover exceeding £25,000' and will be exempt from a routine external audit.

In place of a routine audit, Parish Councils under £25,000 will be subject to the new transparency requirements laid out in this code.
Smaller authorities should publish:

• end of year accounts

• annual governance statement

• internal audit report

• list of councillors and their responsibilities if any for the parish council (e.g.board membership)

• Minutes, agendas and meeting papers of formal meetings