Finance & Local Government Transparency
Diss Town Council is committed to ensuring that public money is spent efficiently to provide an effective service to our residents.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities issued the Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (the code) which came into effect on 1st April 2015. The code was issued through powers under Section 2 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 and replaces any previous codes issued in relation to local authorities in England under those powers.
The code aims to increase transparency through the publication of open and reusable data enabling taxpayers to see how local authorities are using public money.
The Code does not replace, or supersede, the existing framework for access to public sector information provided by the Freedom of Information Act 2020.
Annual Budget
There is an annual budget set aside for the Mayor of Diss to draw upon expenses incurred whilst attending civic functions during their term of office. This budget is included in the budget documents available below.
Precept Form
As well as commercial income, Diss Town Council is funded through the precept, which is collected as part of the residents' council tax.