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A Step-by-Step for Calculating the Precept

by 
Jessica Shackley

What's New: Realtime Finances Dashboard and Bank Reconciliation - Oct 2023

by 
Hannah Driver

Interviewing a Clerk/RFO for Your Town Council: Essential Questions to Ask

by 
Shelly Winters

Leveraging ChatGPT: Boosting Efficiency for Clerks, RFOs, and Parish, Town & Community Councils

by 
John Fagan

Navigating Financial Accounting: For Parish Councils Under £25,000

by 
Jessica Shackley

Navigating Section 137: Understanding the Expenditure Limits for Local Councils

by 
Shelly Winters

Double Entry Versus Single Entry Bookkeeping for Parish and Town Councils: Which is the Best Fit?

by 
Hannah Driver

8 Strategies to Protect Yourself & Your Council From Cybercrimes

by 
Jessica Shackley

The Digital Battlefront: 5 Cybercrimes Every Council Needs to Know About

by 
Brian Brookes

Streamlining Your Financial Processes: For Town, Parish & Community Councils

by 
Jessica Shackley

The Best Online Bank Accounts for Parish and Town Councils (Updated 2025)

by 
Shelly Winters

Creating a Hiring Agreement For Town, Parish & Community Councils

by 
Jessica Shackley

Creating Website Terms & Conditions For Town, Parish & Community Councils

by 
Jessica Shackley

Creating a Data Retention Policy For Town, Parish & Community Councils

by 
Jessica Shackley

Creating a Website Privacy Policy For Town, Parish & Community Councils

by 
Jessica Shackley

Creating a Data Protection Policy For Town, Parish & Community Councils

by 
Jessica Shackley

5 Legal Documents Your Town or Parish Council Should Have & Why

by 
Jessica Shackley

Scribe Academy™ (Season 6) - Free Webinars for Local Council Clerks and Councillors

by 
Jessica Shackley

A Shoestring Guide to Promoting Your Town Hall and Sports Facilities

by 
John Fagan

Understanding Terminology for Town, Parish & Community Councils

by 
Jessica Shackley

Good Habits for Local Council Accounting in 23/24

by 
Jessica Shackley

What is the Cashbook for Town, Parish & Community Councils?

by 
Jessica Shackley

Demystifying VAT for Parish and Town Councils

by 
Steve Parkinson

Reclaiming VAT for Non-VAT Registered Councils

by 
Jessica Shackley

Hidden Heroes: The Remarkable Work of Local Councils in Managing Public Assets

by 
John Fagan
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