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
Payments are reviewed at least quarterly at Governance and Finance Committee meetings. View Council Approved Monthly Payments.
Government Procurement Card Transactions
LTC does not use Government Procurement Cards.
Procurement Information
Title of agreement – Hubbard’s Hills Grass Cutting.
Reference number – T72a.
Local authority department responsible – Louth Town Council (Hubbard’s Hills).
Description of services being provided – Weekly cuts and strimming around obstacles from mid March to mid October (no collection) = 30 cuts. All pathways to be cleared on completion. Periodic strimming of path edges. Boundary strimming x 4 times per year.
Supplier name and details – Glendale Countryside (medium sized enterprise).
Sum to be paid – £6,698 + VAT.
Start date – 1st September 2025.
End date – 31st August 2026.
This contract the result of an invitation to quote. VAT not recoverable.
Title of agreement – Hubbard’s Hills Refuse Collection.
Reference number – T72a
Local authority department responsible – Louth Town Council (Hubbard’s Hills)
Description of services being provided – To empty bins and collect litter as per schedule (90 times between 1st September and 31st August), also allowing for extra collections during busy times. Supply all bin liners, litter picking from Old Mill House to Half Penny Lane bi-monthly, rubbish to be emptied into Council’s skip.
Supplier name and details – Glendale Countryside (medium sized enterprise).
Sum to be paid – £10,897 + VAT
Start date – 31st September 2025
End date – 31st August 2026
This contract was the result of an invitation to quote. VAT not recoverable.
Local Authority Land
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List of Assets under Council Control – March 2026.
Grants to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Organisations
Louth Town Council Approved Grants 2025/26
Organisation Chart
LTC currently employs a total of 5 staff, 2 full time and 3 part time, headed by the Town Clerk. Please note that this will open as PDF/A compatible document. Staff Organisation Chart.
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
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At town and parish level the Constitution is known as the Standing Orders of Louth Town Council.