Guidance

Local government transparency code 2014

This document sets out the minimum data that local authorities should be publishing, the frequency it should be published and how it should be published.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 1 May 2014
• Last updated: 3 October 2014 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 8 April 2015

This has been superseded by the Local government transparency code 2015.

Applies to England

Documents

Local government transparency code 2014

Ref: ISBN 9781409843245

PDF, 609 KB, 34 pages

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Local government transparency code 2014: frequently asked questions

Ref: ISBN 9781409843252

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Details

The local government transparency code is issued to meet the government’s desire to place more power into citizens’ hands to increase democratic accountability. It will make it easier for local people to contribute to the local decision making process and help shape public services.

The frequently asked questions document addresses technical questions which are related to the publication of specific data sets.

Published 1 May 2014
Last updated 3 October 2014 + show all updates

1. 3 October 2014

   Removed 'Local government transparency code 2014: impact assessment: enactment stage' document and added to 'Local government transparency code 2014: impact assessment' page.

2. 3 October 2014

   Added updated transparency code, frequently asked questions and impact assessment documents.

3. 1 May 2014

   First published.