Budget Setting for Beginners

15/11/2019 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

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