–
20 October 2026
Why Attend?
Every Parish and Town Council operates under a statutory framework that governs how public money must be managed.
Your Council’s Financial Regulations are the core document that ensures transparency, accountability, and lawful financial practice.
This course provides a clear, practical understanding of those regulations—helping you to apply them confidently and effectively in your day‑to‑day role.
Course Content:
What Are Financial Regulations?
The Financial Regulations outline how a council must manage its finances.
They cover key areas including:
- Accounting
- Banking
- Budgeting
- Precepting
- Auditing
- Financial reporting
This Course Will Help You:
- Understand the Financial Regulations and how they apply to your Council.
- Establish appropriate and robust financial protocols.
- Set up and manage electronic banking safely.
- Safeguard public money and ensure compliance.
Who Should Attend:
Clerks/RFOs • Finance Officers • Officers • Councillors
Course Tutor:
Ann C Wood LL.B., Cert. HE, DMS, PIALC, CouncilWise
Ann has worked as a parish clerk since 1996, with small, medium and large councils. Over that period, she has also worked as a locum clerk and/or advisor to many other Essex Councils. She has worked as a tutor for the parish council sector and holds a C&G Certificate in training adults. Ann has been working for the last seven years as an Internal Auditor to councils of all sizes.
She is a member of the ICCM and the Internal Audit Forum.
Ann is also a parish councillor at Black Notley Parish Council and is the current Chairman of the Greens Committee, Chairman of the Personnel Committee and is the Emergency Planning representative. She is also a Tree Warden for Black Notley.
Date of Course:
20th October – 10.00am – 1.00pm
Cost of Course:
Subscribers - £60.00 + VAT
Non-Subscribers - £72.00 + VAT
Location: Great Dunmow
Bookings: pearlwillcox@councilwise.co.uk