1. Introduction

Last updated: DecemberThe Financial Instructions will be reviewed at least every two years, and the responsibility for the review and approval of any changes, lies with the Corporate Management Group.The Financial Instructions will be reviewed at least every two years, and the responsibility for the review and approval of any changes, lies with the Corporate Management Group. 2025

The Financial Regulations are the public commitment of how we regulate and manage the financial arrangements and transactions of the organisation.

The Financial Instructions are the internal financial arrangements under which we run the organisation. Both the regulations and the instructions must meet the requirements of the Framework Agreement agreed with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Managing Public Money and standard accounting practices and must comply with current tax regulations.

The organisation’s other key corporate policies are published in the Annual Report and Accounts.

The Chief Executive Officer is appointed as the Accounting Officer (AO). 

The scheme of delegated authority can be found in Appendix A.

The Financial Instructions will be reviewed at least every two years, and the responsibility for the review and approval of any changes, lies with the Corporate Management Group.