The Financial Introduction to Local Council Administration (FILCA) course is an online, self-paced program designed to support new Responsible Financial Officers (RFOs) and other local council officers. It covers essential financial knowledge over five modules, including council finance basics, budgeting, and financial regulations.
On 27 November 2024, I signed the Positive Conduct equals Positive Democracy Charter which encourages local councillors and clerks to pledge high standards in public life. It aims to promote positive conduct, support good practice, and facilitate honest conversations for effective local democracy. More information can be found here: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/positive-conduct-democracy
I also took part in webinars on such topics as emergency planning, the climate emergency, and chairmanship training to keep up to date with topics that impact the council and can be used to inform actions going forward.
As always, please get in touch if there is anything you feel I can assist you with.
I wish you all a happy and healthy 2025.
