Local Government Transparency

The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (the Code) 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 aim of the Code is to increase transparency through 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:-

The Code applies to Town and Parish Councils with a gross income or expenditure in excess of £200,000.

Information which needs to be published

Under the below headers, information and data will be published at least quarterly by the Town Council.  Under the Data Protection Act 2018, personal data will be redacted if it can identify an individual.

Where contracts are awarded through a tender process and the value exceeds £50,000, the data will be published upon project delivery.

Expenditure over £500

The Council publishes expenditure over £500 including supplier and transaction information. The current List of Payments over £500, for FY 2026-27, can be found  here.

Employees

Transparency: Senior Salaries & Pay Multiple

Senior Salaries (FY2025-26 as at 31.03.26)

Under the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 and Local Government Transparency Code 2015, local authorities are required to publish details of senior salaries as follows:

  1. The number of employees whose remuneration in that year was at least £50,000 in brackets of £5,000;
  2. Details of remuneration and job title of certain senior employees whose salary is at least £50,000;
  3. Employees whose salaries are £150,000 or more must also be identified by name.

Number of employees whose actual remuneration was at least £50,000: NONE

Details of senior posts with a full‑time equivalent (FTE) salary of at least £50,000:

  • Town Clerk / RFO
    • Full‑Time Equivalent Salary: £54,495
    • Part time member of staff (actual earnings below £50,000)
    • Responsibilities: Overall managerial leadership, statutory Proper Officer duties, governance and compliance oversight, financial oversight, staff management, strategic coordination.

 Pay Multiple

As required by the Local Government Transparency Code 2015.

  • Highest FTE salary: £54,495
  • Median FTE salary: £29,069
  • Pay Multiple: 1.87

These calculations follow common sector practice, where FTE figures are used for pay multiple purposes, even where employees work part‑time.

The median remuneration of all staff is calculated by taking the remuneration of each individual employee on 31 March 2025, based on the total full-time equivalent salary

Trade Union 

Total number of staff who are union representatives = NONE

Total number of union representatives who devote at least 50% of their time to union duties = NONE

Councillor’s Allowances and Expenses

Alsager Town Council does not pay Councillors Allowances.  An annual budget is set aside for the Mayor to draw upon for expenses incurred whilst attending civic functions during their term of office. The Mayor and Councillors may claim expenses such as mileage.

Contracts and Tenders

Contracts over £5000 are listed here.

Invitations to tender and quote are issued for goods and services over £5,000.

Tenders will be published here at the appropriate time.

Grants and Donations to voluntary, and community organisations

As part of its commitment to local community and voluntary organisations the Town Council  offers grants each financial year to support local groups, activities and projects orgainised for the benefit of the people of Alsager.

Grant information can be found on the Grants page.

Grant Awards for FY 2025/2026

Public Land, Buildings and Car Parking

In order to ensure transparency and reasonableness, the following items are included in the Council’s asset register, whether purchased, gifted or otherwise acquired, together with their holding location:

  • land and buildings held freehold or on long term lease in the name of the Council.
  • community assets.
  • vehicles, plant and machinery.
  • assets considered to be portable, attractive or of community significance.
  • long term investments, shares and loans made by the Council.

The Town Council owns the following land and property

  • Alsager Civic, 3 Lawton Road, ST7 2AE.
  • Alsager Public Toilets, 16 Crewe Road, Alsager, ST7 2ES.
  • Cedar Avenue Allotments, Land lying South of Cedar Avenue, Alsager.
  • Coronation Avenue Allotments, Land on the North side of Coronation Avenue, Alsager.
  • Lawton Road Allotments, Land on the East side of Percy James Close, Alsager.
  • Talke Road Allotments, Alsager.

Parking account and Parking spaces

The Town Council is not responsible for public car parks within Alsager.

Policies and Governance Documents

View the Town Councils policies and governance documents.

Town Council Budget

A copy of the Town Council’s budget is published annually, full details are available on our Finance page.

Internal and External Auditors

In accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, Councils are required to have an annual and mid-year internal audit.  The Internal Auditor is appointed by Council who evaluate and review the Councils risk management, controls and governance.

The council prepares an annual accounting statement which is externally audited. This summarises the Council’s income and expenditure for the year and includes statements from the council’s internal auditor.

More information and copies of audit documents can be found on our Finance page.

Council and Committee Minutes

All Council and Committee minutes can be found here.

Social Housing

Alsager Town Council does not provide any social housing or own any social housing stock.

Waste Contracts

There are no waste collection contracts managed by Alsager Town Council.