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AUG
17

Internal Audit Forum — the voice for local council audit

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AUTHOR: ELEANOR GREENE, SECRETARY TO THE INTERNAL AUDIT FORUM


What was once an informal local grouping of internal auditors is now formalised with a website and a plan.

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AUG
10

A parish council's failings — A cautionary tale from the Smaller Authorities' Audit Appointments

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AUTHOR: MIKE ATTENBOROUGH-COX, CHAIR OF THE SMALLER AUTHORTIES' AUDIT APPOINTMENTS


A complaint was received by the external auditor from a parish council in the southwest that had received a Public Interest Report and invoice for associated charges for 2020/21. The parish council levied a precept of £10k for the past two years.

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AUG
04

Elections Act 2022

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AUTHOR: PETER STANYON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTORAL ADMINISTRATORS


What every NALC member needs to know about the Elections Act 2022

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JUL
28

Let’s talk insurance: From indexation and inflation to reinstatement valuations and long-term undertakings

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AUTHOR: KEVIN RICHARDS, TECHNICAL BROKING DIRECTOR AT BHIB INSURANCE


Insurance, in the simplest form, exists as a means of protection. It provides risk management, support, and essential cover during those unexpected moments. It’s there for you when the unthinkable happens, but its complexities can confuse.

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JUL
21

Localising levelling up: Getting the parish voice heard

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AUTHOR: PROFESSOR COLIN COPUS, EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF LOCAL COUNCIL AT DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY


As the Levelling up bill progresses through parliament and as some county deals begin to crystallise, it is clear there is a real need for local (parish and town) councils and district councils to work together to make sure the voice of local communities is heard.  

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JUN
16

Raising the Rainbow

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AUTHOR: LUKE TREVASKIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE AT MORECAMBE TOWN COUNCIL


Pride events are taking place across the country throughout June and local (parish and town) councils can make an impact by showing support for their LGBTQ+ communities.

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