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PC11-18 House of Lords rural select committee on the rural economy call for evidence
NALC have published a new consultation on the House of Lords rural select committee on the rural economy call for evidence.
NALC is seeking input to the questions most relevant to local councils. Please provide your input to NALC by 17:00 on 27 August 2018.
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
F01-18 PWLB loan balances 31 March 31
Public Works Loans Board loan balances at 31 March 2018 issued by NALC
- F01-18 PWLB loan balances 31 March 31 (PDF, 413 Kb)
Thu, 10 May 2018
Governance and Accountability for Smaller Authorities in England 2018
This Guide is issued by the Joint Panel on Accounting Guidance (JPAG), and jointly published by the Society of Local Council Clerks, the National Association of Local Councils and the Association of Drainage Authorities
Councils can prepare their Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for 2017/18 in accordance with either the 2017 or the 2018 edition. The main change of substance is clarification on how councils should account for Community Infrastructure Levy.
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
L03-18 Section 137 limit for 2018-2019
A new legal briefing on Section 137 limit for 2018/2019 is now available which reflects the change to the relevant amount for calculating s.137 expenditure for 2018/19. Please click on the link below to view the briefing document.
- L03-18 Section 137 limit for 2018-2019 (PDF, 220 Kb)
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
PR18-17 Prudential Framework
The Prudential Framework consultation response is NALC's reply following assessment of the consultation document.
- PR18-17 Prudential Framework (PDF, 762 Kb)
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
Good Councillor's Guide to Finance and Transparency 2017
NALC's latest guidance on financial matters relating to local councils
- Good Councillor's Guide to Finance and Transparency 2017 (PDF, 735 Kb)
Sat, 01 Jul 2017
Members Allowances Report
Please note that applying the relevant percentage increases since 2012 (when these were last updated) the figures for 2017/18 (from 1.4.17) would be:
Member Allowance £196.96
Chairman Allowance £290.93
It should also be remembered that whilst the council may offer the allowance, members have to decide whether they wish to claim the payment which is subject to PAYE and would be taken into account for any means tested benefits as it is treated as salary. In addition, Co-Opted members are unable to receive the Members Allowance.
- Members Allowances Report (MS Word, 87 Kb)
Thu, 22 Jun 2017
Local Authority Accounts: A guide to your rights
As a local resident people have legal rights to inspect, ask questions about and challenge items in your council's accounts.
The National Audit Office has recently published this new guide on these rights, which are enshrined in law.
- Local Authority Accounts: A guide to your rights (PDF, 193 Kb)
Fri, 12 May 2017
Governance & Accountability for Smaller Authorities in England - A Practitioner's Guide
This Guide is issued by the Joint Panel on Accounting Guidance (JPAG), and jointly published by the Society of Local Council Clerks, the National Association of Local Councils and the Association of Drainage Authorities
JPAG has approved some minor amendments to the wording of the guide. The content is not greatly changed, but a minor error affecting Parish Meetings has been corrected and some of the explanations in Part 5 have been made clearer.
The 2017 edition of the Guide applies to the statutory reporting of the financial year 2017/18. However, JPAG has authorised the early adoption of the Guide for 2016/17 on a voluntary basis. The decision whether to do so will rest with individual smaller authorities.
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
Letter from Cllr Sue Baxter, Chair of NALC
A letter from Cllr Sue Baxter regarding parish precepts and the Government's challenge to demonstrate restraint when increasing precepts, stressing the importance of communications and engagement with residents and asking for examples of practice.
- Letter from Cllr Sue Baxter, Chair of NALC (PDF, 393 Kb)
Fri, 10 Mar 2017
LAIS 1393 - Precept Consultation
An LAIS Briefing paper on government proposals to apply referendum principles to precept increases.
- LAIS 1393 - Precept Consultation (PDF, 455 Kb)
Sat, 01 Oct 2016
Business Rates Appeals PC13-16
The National Association will be responding to the consultation and arguing that parish councils should legally be allowed the retain a flat 5% rate of the National Non Domestic Rate income generated within their parish boundaries within a given financial year – providing these monies are then ploughed back into community projects in their areas.
.The consultation closes on 11 October, 2016.
Please send comments you may have to inform NALC's own response - to chris.borg@nalc.gov.uk by at the latest 17:00 on Tuesday, 4 October, 2016.
- Business Rates Appeals PC13-16 (PDF, 399 Kb)
Fri, 02 Sep 2016
LAIS 1391 - Public Works Loan Board
An LAIS Briefing paper on government proposals to abolish the PWLB
- LAIS 1391 - Public Works Loan Board (PDF, 343 Kb)
Mon, 01 Aug 2016
LAIS 1390 - New Governance and Accountability Guide
An LAIS Briefing on the 'Governance and Accountability for Smaller Authorities in England, A Practitioners' Guide to Proper Practices to be applied in the preparation of statutory annual accounts and governance statements - March 2016'
- LAIS 1390 - New Governance and Accountability Guide (PDF, 325 Kb)
Sun, 01 May 2016
LTN-79 Staff Pensions
LTN-79 Staff Pensions- May 2016
The Pensions Act 2008 ("the 2008 act") requires all local councils to enrol "eligible jobholders automatically into a qualifying pensions scheme. This LTN gives guidance on such.
- LTN-79 Staff Pensions (PDF, 73 Kb)
Sun, 01 May 2016
SAAA Decision Flow Chart
This document from the SAAA shows a decision flow chart.
- SAAA Decision Flow Chart (PDF, 239 Kb)
Mon, 01 Feb 2016
SAAA audit FAQ
This document from the SAAA looks at FAQ's relating to the new audit arrangements.
- SAAA audit FAQ (PDF, 376 Kb)
Mon, 01 Feb 2016
Smaller Authorities Audit (third comms)
This letter is the third communications received by the SAAA.
- Smaller Authorities Audit (third comms) (PDF, 305 Kb)
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
Model Financial Regulations
- These financial regulations govern the conduct of financial management by the council and may only be amended or varied by resolution of the council. Financial regulations are one of the council's three governing policy documents providing procedural guidance for members and officers. Financial regulations must be observed in conjunction with the council's standing orders[1] and any individual financial regulations relating to contracts.
- Model Financial Regulations (Word Document, 193 Kb)
Fri, 01 Jan 2016
LTN-87 Procurement
LTN-87 Procurement- January 2016
In the context of local councils, 'procurement' is the process by which they award contracts to third parties to provide goods, services or to undertake works.
A procurement process is designed to source the most suitable contractors based on the cost and their knowledge, experience, capability and financial standing.
- LTN-87 Procurement (PDF, 89 Kb)
Fri, 01 Jan 2016
Standing Orders and Financial Regulations Update L05-15
The NALC publication 'Local Councils Explained' includes a set of model Standing Orders for councils.
Changes in legislation governing contracts mean that model standing order 18 a(v),18c and 18f now need to be amended and this briefing note sets out the position.
Sat, 01 Aug 2015
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 LO5-15
Public Contracts Regulation 2015- Impact on the standing orders and financial regulations adopted by councils.
- Public Contracts Regulations 2015 LO5-15 (PDF, 37 Kb)
Wed, 01 Jul 2015
The Accounts and Audits Regulations 2015
Accounts and Audits Regulations 2015 document (Statutory Instrument)
- The Accounts and Audits Regulations 2015 (PDF, 111 Kb)
Wed, 01 Apr 2015
A Guide to Understanding Procurement
In order to ensure the best use of public money we need to be smarter in how we procure the things we need. Where another public body has a contract we can use, it meets our requirements and offers value for money we should use it. Where there is none then we may need professional advice on how to let our own.
This toolkit is designed to give general advice and provides signposts to other public buying organisations who have contracts we can use and bodies that can provide professional procurement services and tendering support.
A simple checklist highlights the common issues and pitfalls we need to address and there is also advice on preparing specifications and complying with legislation.
- A Guide to Understanding Procurement (PDF, 245 Kb)
Wed, 01 Apr 2015
Grants making policy
This grants making policy is to be used as a gruidline, councils should consider the powers that underpin the grant making process.
- Grants making policy (MS Word, 30 Kb)
Tue, 01 Jul 2014
An Introduction to Borrowing by Parish Councils
'This fact-sheet summarises the arrangements for lawful borrowing by local (parish and town) councils.
1. A parish council may borrow funds but will normally require the formal written approval of the Secretary of State.'
- An Introduction to Borrowing by Parish Councils (MS Word, 89 Kb)
Sun, 01 Sep 2013
Salary and Benchmarking Guide
A CALC guide to Salaries and Benchmarking- please note these do not contain the most up to date salary scales. Please refer to the up to date salary scales before using this document.
- Salary and Benchmarking Guide (PDF, 75 Kb)
Tue, 01 Jan 2013
Retirement Gratuities LTN-34
Retirement Gratuities and Local Councils
- Retirement Gratuities LTN-34 (PDF, 38 Kb)
Tue, 01 May 2012
Notice of Conclusion of Audit
'The Audit Commission Act 1998 as amended, the Accounts & Audit (England) Regulations 2011, and the Code of Audit Practice require that:
1. As soon as reasonably possible after the conclusion of an audit, and in any event before 30th September immediately following the end of a year, a council shall display a Notice stating that it has published the requisite information and shall keep copies of the information available for purchase by any person on payment of a reasonable sum.'
- Notice of Conclusion of Audit (MS Word, 47 Kb)
Fri, 01 Apr 2011
VAT and local councils LTN-32
This Note provides guidance on local councils and tax payments
- VAT and local councils LTN-32 (PDF, 89 Kb)
Sat, 01 Jan 2011
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