Bedford Borough Council believes you should be able to easily find out how we have been spending money locally, how we have been delivering services, who does what and how much they are paid.

Local Government Transparency Code

The Local Government Transparency Code was published by the Department for Communities and Local Government in February 2015. The Code sets out what local authorities must publish to help create greater transparency.

These requirements and additional information can be found below.

For more information, please email PolicyGroup@bedford.gov.uk

How we make decisions - governance and constitution

• Committee papers and executive
• Members' allowance
• Corporate Plan
• Constitution
• Anti-Fraud Strategy

How we spend our money - finance and expenditure 

• Statement of accounts
• Invoices over £250
• Credit card payments
• Fraud prevention

How we buy goods and services - procurement 

• Invitation to tender
• Contract information 

What our staff do and payments to staff - organisation and pay

• Information about the Chief Executive
• Senior salaries and organisation chart
• Pay policy/pay multiple
• Trade union facility time - central function
• Trade union facility time - education function
• Employer policy statement

How we look after our land and car parks - land and assets 

• Local authority land data
• Surplus on parking account
• Controlled parking spaces

Freedom of information

• Freedom of information

Equality and diversity

• Equality and diversity