Budget Setting for Beginners
Budget Setting for Beginners
15/11/2019 –
| Budget Setting for Beginners |
| Type and talk, interactive seminar |
| Date: 04/11/2019 |
| Time: 10am – 3pm with optional hour afterwards for questions and 1-1 assistance. |
| Location: Edgar Hall |
| This course is aimed at smaller councils and those Clerks and RFOs who are new to or in need of a fresh approach to budget setting. |
| Bring your laptop and financial information, meet fellow clerks, share experiences and learn from each other within an informal and supportive environment. The session will be led by Justin Robinson (SALC CEO) and Louise Hughes (Primula Business Services). |
| This hands-on course delivers a mix of technical presentations and interactive workshops, offering the opportunity to work on your draft budget as the session progresses. |
| This is a friendly and productive session aimed at kick-starting the budget process. |
| Topics we will cover will include: Overview of the budget process |
| Income (including CIL, S106) Financial Powers |
| Operating Expenses |
| Capital Expenditure, Projects and Financing |
| Reserves Precept & Band D Council Tax |
| What you will need: |
| Laptop and charger |
| What we provide: |
| A catered lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits |
| A template budget |
| Hands on support |
| Opportunity for one to one questions and support |
| Please note we will require a copy of last year’s financial information including a copy of last year’s budget in advance of the course; further details to be supplied on enrolment. The course will be limited to 10-12 participants so please book promptly. Cost: SALC Members £75, Non-Members £200 |