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Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR)
The Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) outlines the financial management and governance framework of Kesgrave Town Council for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. It demonstrates the Council’s commitment to maintaining strong financial oversight and transparency in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.
The Council confirms that effective systems of financial management and internal control were maintained throughout the year. Measures were in place to prevent and detect fraud, ensure compliance with legislation, and safeguard public funds. The Annual Governance Statement was approved at the Full Council meeting held on 30 June 2025.
The accounting statements were prepared and approved in accordance with statutory regulations. These statements provide a clear record of the Council’s income, expenditure, and reserves for the 2024/25 financial year. Together with the Annual Governance Statement, they form the complete Annual Return submission to the external auditor.
The external audit of accounts for Kesgrave Town Council for the year ended 31 March 2025 has been completed. The auditor’s report and certificate are available for public inspection at the Council Offices during normal opening hours. The Notice of Conclusion of Audit was published on 26 September 2025.
The Explanation of Variances 2024/25 provides additional information on year-on-year changes within the accounting statements. The 2024/25 report outlines a planned reduction in the use of reserves, the introduction of new community and well-being initiatives, and sustained investment in public open space and youth provision.
The following documents relate to Kesgrave Town Council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the financial year 2024/25. These represent the most recent approved and published records in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.
Documents from previous financial years can also be accessed below.
Contact: For any queries about the Annual Return or audit process, please contact the Town Clerk at Kesgrave Town Council.
Notice confirming the completion of the audit for Kesgrave Town Council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2025. The notice confirms the audit has been completed and that the AGAR and external auditor report are now published in line with statutory requirements.
Kesgrave Town Council’s explanation of significant variances for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. This document supports the Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) and explains year-on-year movements in income and expenditure, including changes to the precept, project funding, and reserves.
Kesgrave Town Council’s completed and audited Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. The return includes the Annual Governance Statement, Accounting Statements, and the Internal Audit Report confirming compliance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 and good financial management practices.
Notice confirming the completion of the audit for Kesgrave Town Council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the financial year ended 31 March 2024. The document certifies that the audit has been completed and the accounts have been published in line with statutory requirements.
Kesgrave Town Council’s explanation of significant variances for the financial year ending 31 March 2024. This report accompanies the Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) and explains key differences in income and expenditure compared to 2022–23, detailing factors such as increased project funding, hall income, staff costs, and maintenance expenditure.
Kesgrave Town Council’s completed and audited Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) for the financial year ending 31 March 2024. The return includes the Annual Governance Statement, Accounting Statements, and the Internal Audit Report confirming compliance with statutory requirements for governance, internal control, and financial management.
Notice confirming the completion of the audit for Kesgrave Town Council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the financial year ended 31 March 2023. The notice confirms that the accounts have been reviewed, approved, and published in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.
Kesgrave Town Council’s explanation of significant variances for the financial year ending 31 March 2023. This report accompanies the Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) and details changes in income and expenditure compared to the previous year, providing supporting notes for key movements such as staff costs, hall hire income, and project expenditure.
Kesgrave Town Council’s completed and audited Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) for the financial year ending 31 March 2023. This document includes the Annual Governance Statement, Accounting Statements, and the Internal Audit Report confirming that all statutory governance, financial management, and transparency requirements were met.
Kesgrave Town Council’s explanation of variances for the financial year ending 31 March 2022. This report accompanies the Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) and provides detailed commentary on significant changes between the 2020/21 and 2021/22 accounting figures, including income recovery following COVID restrictions and major project expenditure.
Kesgrave Town Council’s completed Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) for the financial year ending 31 March 2022. The return includes the Annual Governance Statement, Accounting Statements, and Internal Audit Report confirming that effective financial and governance controls were maintained throughout the year.
Kesgrave Town Council’s explanation of significant variances for the financial year ending 31 March 2021. This document accompanies the Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) and provides a detailed analysis of year-on-year changes in income and expenditure, including the impact of COVID-19 on council operations and community income sources.
Kesgrave Town Council’s completed Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) for the financial year ending 31 March 2021. This return includes the Annual Governance Statement, Accounting Statements, Internal Audit Report, and the Notice of Conclusion of Audit confirming that the audit has been completed and the accounts have been published.
Kesgrave Town Council’s completed Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) for the financial year ending 31 March 2020. The document includes the Annual Governance Statement, Accounting Statements, Internal Audit Report, and the Notice of Conclusion of Audit confirming the completion and publication of the external audit.
Kesgrave Town Council’s completed Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) for the financial year ending 31 March 2018. The document includes the Annual Governance Statement, Accounting Statements, and External Auditor Report and Certificate confirming that the audit of accounts has been completed and published.
Kesgrave Town Council’s completed Annual Return for the financial year ending 31 March 2017. This document includes the Annual Governance Statement, Accounting Statements, and Internal Audit Report confirming that the Council maintained effective financial management and internal control arrangements throughout the year.
Kesgrave Town Council’s completed Annual Return for the financial year ending 31 March 2016. This return includes the Accounting Statements, Annual Governance Statement, and the Auditor’s Certificate and Report. It confirms that the Council’s accounts were prepared in accordance with proper practices and approved by Full Council in May 2016.
Kesgrave Town Council’s completed Annual Return for the financial year ending 31 March 2015. This document includes the Accounting Statements, Internal and External Audit sections, and confirms that the Annual Return was approved and signed by the Council on 18 May 2015 in compliance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations.
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