Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Where the higher of gross income or gross expenditure exceeded £25,000 but did not exceed £6.5 million; or where the gross income and gross expenditure was £25,000 or less but that are unable to certify as exempt or have requested a limited assurance review If your answer to this is yes, this blog provides the information of what the authority needs to do. *Complete the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) Form3. * None [1]*Click on this li... SALC news / update for members Apr 3, 2025 Preparing for Audit
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Under £25,000 and able to claim exemption * Is your council under £25,000 for gross income and gross expenditure and able to claim exemption? * If your answer to this is yes, this blog provides the information of what the authority needs to d... SALC news / update for members Apr 3, 2025 Preparing for Audit
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson CiLCA 2026 new portfolio If you are considering CiLCA in the future there are some important changes you need to be aware of. CiLCA 2021 is the current portfolio and existing students will need to have completed their subm... SALC news / update for members Mar 20, 2025 Members only information
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Section 137 Limit The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has informed NALC of an increase in the Section 137 expenditure limit for parish and town councils in England for the 2025-2026 financial year... SALC news / update for members Mar 19, 2025 Members only information
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson NEW training available for councils ** ** Norfolk and Suffolk Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Services are delighted to share with SALC training opportunities for councils as detailed below. Please note that this training is available for coun... SALC news / update for members Mar 13, 2025 Members only information
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Kirsty White Suffolk Highways Forums * * Suffolk Highways is committed to working with the Suffolk Association of Local Councils (SALC) to share information with town and parish councils relating to highway activities to: Provide improve... SALC news / update for members Mar 10, 2025 Members only information
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Transparency Codes * Transparency code for smaller authorities and The Transparency Code 2015 * * What are the differences!! * All local parish and town councils are subject to the transparency codes introduced in 20... SALC news / update for members Mar 10, 2025 Preparing for Audit
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Framlingham Temporary full/part-time town clerk role * Framlingham is an historic market town, famous for its castle and is often cited as one of the best places to live. Framlingham has a population of around 5... SALC news / update for members Mar 4, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Kirsty White Suffolk County Council *Suffolk’s 45 libraries to remain open and see new investment as Suffolk County Council plans to take service back in house * - Business as usual as 45 libraries to remain open - Opening hours maintai... SALC news / update for members Feb 27, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Star Council Awards picture collage * SALC - Winner of County Association of the Year 2024 * We are delighted to have been recognised as a winner at the prestigious Star Council Awards held at the House of Lords on 25... SALC news / update for members Feb 26, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson External and Internal Audit * Preparing for Audit * All councils and parish meetings, regardless of whether their income and expenditure are over or under £25,000, are required to undergo an annual audit and approve an annual go... SALC news / update for members Feb 12, 2025 Preparing for Audit
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Local Government Pay Claim The NJC unions have now presented their pay and conditions claim to the national employers for green book staff. The claim seeks: - An increase of at least £3,000 on all spinal column points - A cle... SALC news / update for members Feb 10, 2025 Members only information