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Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance - why you should join up
You should all have been contacted by now by one of the Dementia Friendly Community Enablers to introduce themselves to you and to:
- Talk to you about Dementia Friendly Communities
- Ask you to become a member of the Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance.
We would like to get every Parish and Town Council signed up by the end of this year. Why?
- Some of the needs highlighted by people living with dementia... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:09 by Anita Sach
GAPTC Chief Exec pleased to be part of the winning team in partnership with Stroud District Council
Stroud District Council is celebrating winning a prestigious competition designed to test the mettle of the next generation of senior staff.
The Stroud District Council partnership team, run in conjunction with Gloucestershire Association of Parish and Town Councils and NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, scooped the top award ahead of 21 other teams at the annual South West Challenge.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:27 by Anita Sach
NALC poll shows support for single code of conduct
The majority of town and parish councils support the introduction of a single, mandatory code of conduct, according to a new poll conducted by the National Association of Local Councils' (NALC).The research found 90% of those surveyed support the same code of conduct for all local authorities.
Nearly 70% would also like new powers to impose additional sanctions, with 60% saying current sanctions are... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:15 by Alison Robinson
NALC update - Jonathon Owen (Chief Executive)
Star Council Awards
The wait is finally over! This week NALC have announced the Star Council Awards finalists. This year the Council of the Year award will be decided by you. Find out more about the nominations and cast your vote by 12 October 2018. Winners will be announced at the Annual Conference on 30 October. Check out the finalists list!
Beacon lighting safety guidance
Many local (parish and town)... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:16 by Alison Robinson
Government publishes updated model byelaws
The Ministry of Communities and Local Government has undertaken an exercise to bring model byelaws up to date including accompanying guidance.
1. Pleasure grounds, public walks and open spaces: model byelaw set 2
Updated 7 September 2018
2. Amusement premises: model byelaw set 3
Updated 7 September 2018
3. Pleasure fairs: model byelaw set 4
Updated 7 September 2018
4. Promenades: model byelaw set 5
Updated... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:43 by Alison Robinson
Star Council Award 2018 - this year's finalists (Well done Coleford Town Council)
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards are the only awards in England to recognise the achievements of local council sector.
The awards celebrate the positive impact of local (parish and town) councils, county associations, councillors and clerks.
The judging panel met on 14 September 2018 to choose this year's finalists to make their decision on who will be crowned the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:27 by Alison Robinson
Mental Health First Aid - 1st Oct - 2nd Oct
This training is delivered by an external trainer (not via GAPTC).
Mon 1 Oct 2018 9:00 am - Tue 2 Oct 2018 5:00 pm
The Headshed, Lagard Farm, First Lane, Whitley, Wiltshire, SN12 8RL
Description
Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health is high on the agenda for governement. Affecting 1 in 4 of us ..
To take part in this positive campaign to raise awareness and to support your colleagues, friends and family,... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 11:58 by Alison Robinson
NALC update - from Jonathan Owen (Chief Executive)
LCR interview with Rishi Sunak MP
Last week, Marie Dill, LCR editor met with Rishi Sunak MP to talk about local (parish and town) councils. Just one of the encouraging things he said regarding the sector was: "It's an incredibly exciting time to be in what I would call ultra-local government. We're creating more [local councils], and they are doing more things, which impact their communities, and I... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:20 by Alison Robinson
FOA Forest of Dean District - youth provision
The proposal for the establishment of a Forest Youth Association is being discussed at 7pm on Thursday 13th September 2018 at Cinderford Town Council, Belle Vue Centre.
Please note this is the start of a process, so lots of ideas/options are on the table to identify a way forward for youth provision in FOD which may be supported by parish and town councils.
There is no need to book but if you would like... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 08:46 by Alison Robinson
GAPTC newsletter Sept 2018
What you can find in this newsletter:
- New edition of Charles Arnold Baker on Local Council Administration about to be published
- The law around giving money to the church
- A note about the call for election for warded councils
- Webinar on Local Regeneration
- Wildlife and habitat information for community planning in Gloucestershire
- Request for Chairmen email addresses……
- Requesting advice from the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 08:10 by Alison Robinson
