Guidance

Local government transparency code 2015

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 and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 27 February 2015
• Last updated: 29 January 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Local government transparency code 2015

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Local government transparency code 2015: frequently asked questions

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Guidance for reconciling publication requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Local Government Transparency Code 2015

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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 27 February 2015
Last updated 29 January 2025 + show all updates

1. 29 January 2025

   Added Guidance for reconciling publication requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Local Government Transparency Code 2015.

2. 27 February 2015

   First published.