Analysis of Variances
2020-21

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Bootle Parish Council

Explanation of variances – pro forma

Name of smaller authority: Bootle Parish Council

Insert figures from Section 2 of the AGAR in all blue highlighted boxes.

Next, please provide full explanations, including numerical values, for the following that will be flagged in the green boxes where relevant:

  • variances of more than 15% between totals for individual boxes (except variances of less than £200);
  • from 2020/21: variances of £100,000 or more require an explanation regardless of the % variation year on year;
  • a breakdown of approved reserves on the next tab if the total reserves (Box 7) figure is more than twice the annual precept/rates & levies value (Box 2).

Automatic responses trigger below based on figures input. DO NOT OVERWRITE THESE BOXES.

Box No 2019/20 £ 2020/21 £ Variance £ Variance % Explanation required? Explanation from smaller authority (must include narrative and supporting figures)
1 Balances Brought Forward 24,191 25,809 Explanation of % variance from PY opening balance not required – Balance brought forward agrees
2 Precept or Rates and Levies 16,400 16,810 410 2.50% NO
3 Total Other Receipts 2,614 14,144 11,530 441.09% YES (792). Income in 20/21 not in 19/20. Sale of obsolete assets 1425, income rental 850 from …
4 Staff Costs 2,097 2,062 -35 1.67% NO
5 Loan Interest / Capital Repayment 0 0 0 0.00% NO
6 All Other Payments 15,299 37,133 21,834 142.72% YES SLCC 3, courses (80), website costs 982 (included cost of making website compliant with …)
7 Balances Carried Forward 25,809 17,568 VARIANCE EXPLANATION NOT REQUIRED
8 Total Cash and Short Term Investments 0 0 VARIANCE EXPLANATION NOT REQUIRED
9 Total Fixed Assets plus Other Long Term Investments 29,384 47,555 18,171 61.84% YES Added to existing contract.
Reconfiguration and refurbishment of toilets undertaken at a …
10 Total Borrowings 0 0 0 0.00% NO

Rounding errors of up to £2 are tolerable.

Variances of £200 or less are tolerable.

BOX 10 VARIANCE EXPLANATION NOT REQUIRED IF CHANGE CAN BE EXPLAINED BY BOX 5 (CAPITAL PLUS INTEREST PAYMENT).

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