Local Government Transparency Code
The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 requires Town and Parish councils which have a gross annual income or expenditure (whichever is higher) exceeding £200,000 to publish certain information to ensure local people can now see and access data covering; how money is spent, use of assets, decision making and issues important to local people. (This is not enforceable by law for those with a budget below £6.5m, but is regarded as best practice)
In accordance with the code Louth Town Council (LTC) makes the following information available:
Transactions and Expenditure
A complete list showing all payments approved by Council each month can be found here on the Finance page. Payments are reviewed at least quarterly at Governance and Finance Committee meetings.
Government Procurement Card Transactions
LTC does not use Government Procurement Cards.
Procurement Information
LTC is not currently entered into any legally enforceable contracts valued over £5,000.
Local Authority Land
A list of all assets under the control of LTC as of March 2025 is available to view here (via Council Documents).
Grants to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations
A list of all grants approved by LTC since 2024/25 is available to view here, along with the grant application pack.
Organisation Chart
LTC currently employs a total of 5 staff, 2 full time and 3 part time, headed by the Town Clerk. The Staff Organisation Chart is available to view here.
Data on Senior Salaries and Pay Multiple
All employees fall below the threshold requiring publication.
Details of Trade Union Facility Time: Number of Representatives and Spending
None.
Data on Parking Revenues
None.
The number of Controlled Parking Spaces Within Their Area
None.
Data on the Value of the Authority’s Housing Stock
LTC does not have a social housing stock.
Data on Trade Union Facility Time
None.
Constitution
At town and parish level the Constitution is known as the Standing Orders, which can be found here (via Council Documents).