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Finance 2024/25
Finance & Governance Documents, 2024/25: –
Leyburn Town Council is committed to openness and accountability. In line with the Local Government Transparency Code 2015, we publish key information to help residents understand how public money is spent and how decisions are made.
As a local council with an annual turnover exceeding £200,000, we are required to publish the following information on our website:
Quarterly Publications
Expenditure over £500
A list of all individual payments over £500, including the date, purpose, and recipient.
Listing of payments over £500 2024-25
Procurement Card Transactions
(Not applicable if the council does not use one.)
Procurement Information
Details of contracts, tenders, and agreements over £5,000.
Annual Publications
Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR)
Making provision for the exercise of public rights 2024-25
Section 1- Annual Governance Statement 2024-25
Section 2- Accounting Statements 2024-25
Section 3 – External Auditor’s Report and Certificate 2024/25
Audit Report – Leyburn June 2025
Audit Report – Leyburn November 2024
IE Explanation of variances 24-25
Local Authority Land
In accordance with the Local Government Transparency Code 2015, Leyburn Town Council publishes details of land and property assets owned or managed on behalf of the community. These assets are held and maintained to support local services, recreation, civic functions, and environmental stewardship.
Council Buildings and Operational Assets
- Thornborough Hall, Leyburn, including associated grounds – principal administrative offices and civic building.
- Market Store, located adjacent to the Fire Station – operational storage facility.
- Market Shelter, Leyburn Market Place – public structure supporting market operations and events.
Market Areas and Public Squares
- Central Market Place
- Commercial Square
- Grove Square
These areas form the core public realm within Leyburn and are utilised for markets, events, and general public use.
Recreational Land and Play Areas
- Wensleydale Avenue Play Area – equipped children’s recreational space.
- Shawl Playing Field – open recreational land for community use and informal sport.
Cemetery
- Leyburn Cemetery, Wensley Road – burial ground maintained for public use.
Open Spaces and Agricultural Land (Shawl Fields) The Council owns and manages land known collectively as the Shawl Fields, comprising:
- Field 1 – Chapel Flats
OS references 8249 and 8252 – approximately 3.37 hectares (8.33 acres).
This land consists of species-rich calcareous grassland situated on a limestone escarpment overlooking Wensleydale. A public footpath runs along the upper edge, with the land sloping steeply towards the A684. - Field 2
OS reference 5761 – approximately 1.23 hectares (3.05 acres). - Field 3
OS reference 4665 – approximately 0.79 hectares (1.96 acres).
Fields 2 and 3 are relatively level and contain visible remains of historic ridge and furrow cultivation. The southern boundary adjoins steep woodland areas known as Haggs Wood and The Stubbings. These fields support a diversity of flora associated with traditional land management on limestone soils.
Other Common Land
- Yarker Bank
- Whipperdale Bank (Bellerby Shooting Range area)
These assets are managed in accordance with the Council’s statutory responsibilities, with due regard to public access, environmental conservation, heritage value, and community benefit.
Grants to Voluntary and Community Organisations
Details of any grants awarded, including recipient and purpose.
Royal British Legion £100.00
Wensleydale Round Table- Bonfire £750.00
Organisation Chart
A chart showing the structure of the council staff (if applicable).
Trade Union Facility Time
(Not applicable if no union representatives are in place.)
Senior Salaries
We confirm that no employees earn £50,000 or more, so no individual salary disclosures are required.
Constitution
Please see our Standing Orders and other governing documents.