Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) 2024–2025
Gnosall Parish Council has published its Notice of Appointment of Date for the Exercise of Public Rights for the year ended 31 March 2025. This statutory notice gives residents the opportunity to view the parish council’s accounts and related documents.
Published: 19 June 2025
What is the Notice of Public Rights?
Each year, under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015, Gnosall Parish Council must provide a period when any person interested can inspect the council’s accounts for the previous financial year. This is part of ensuring transparency and accountability in how public funds are managed.
Key details for 2024–2025
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Inspection period: 23 June 2025 to 1 August 2025 (30 working days)
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Where to apply:
Jennifer Marshall, Chief Officer & Responsible Financial Officer
Grosvenor Centre, High Street, Gnosall, Stafford, ST20 0EX
Email: chiefofficer@gnosallparishcouncil.gov.uk
During this period:
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Residents and local government electors can inspect and make copies of the accounts, books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, and receipts.
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You have the right to ask the appointed auditor questions about the accounts.
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You can make formal objections to the accounts or any item within them by writing to the auditor and sending a copy to the council.
Who is the auditor?
The council’s external auditor is:
Forvis Mazars LLP
The Corner, Bank Chambers
26 Mosley Street
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1DF
Email: local.councils@mazars.co.uk
Why does this matter?
This process provides an important opportunity for residents to engage with how the parish council manages its finances and to raise any queries or concerns.
If you would like to inspect the accounts or require further information, please contact Jennifer Marshall at the details above.
