A clear and practical guide to how parish and town councils in England prepare budgets, set their annual precept, and maintain strong financial control. Learn the process from draft to decision, understand the legal framework, and apply sound governance in your own council.

You will:

• Understand how local council budgets are planned and approved
• Learn how the precept is calculated and requested from the billing authority
• Recognise the role of reserves and medium-term planning
• Apply good practice in financial governance and transparency