Basics Bootcamp Agenda – Wales 2025

Overview of Current Policy Development For the Sector in Wales
Michael King, SLCC Head of Policy & External Communications and Emma Smith, SLCC Welsh Advisor

The following session will be with Michael King and Emma Smith. They will go into depth about the latest developments at the Senedd and Welsh Government following the 2024 Senedd Inquiry, Welsh Government Democratic Health Report and the community reviews undertaken by the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru – plus any other relevant developments.

Climate & Environmental Action
Andrew Maliphant, SLCC Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

As environmental issues continue to move up the national agenda, we will be looking at opportunities for parish, town and community councils to get involved and how SLCC is working to support new local initiatives.

CiLCA – Tick. What’s Next For You?
Ed Humphreys FSLCC, Clerk to Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council

Ed will deep dive into his CG journey and how it has helped him in his day job.

Local Council VAT – Essentials and Update
Trevor Steel, Indirect Tax Consultant, PSTAX

Trevor will give a high-level overview of how VAT works and when VAT registration is required, then discuss partial exemption, issues for VAT recovery on major projects, and the effect of new services and assets being transferred to Local Councils.