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How we manage your money

Where our money comes from and how we manage it

  • Where does the council get its money from?
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  • How do councils manage your money?

Deciding how your money is spent

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How your money is spent

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Auditing

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The future for local council finances

  • The future for council funding - how we are meeting challenges
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  • Budget and financial strategy
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  • Purchase orders over £5,000
  • How we manage your money
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