Discussions with SAAA have confirmed that the Upper Threshold for Local Councils is likely to change this year, possibly in the summer, from £6.5m to at least £10m.   We have been working hard with NALC for the government to confirm commitment for a review of the Lower Threshold with a view to increasing it from the current value of £25k for income or expenditure. Although this has now been given, there is no date by which the review will take place, but we hope further information will be available in the Autumn.

The Digital AGAR project is well underway and it is likely that the new portal will be operational for digital submissions in time for the submissions of the 2025/26 AGAR.