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Pay negotiations update August 2021
The National Employers have made a final offer to trades unions on this year's pay claim, which includes:
- With effect from 1 April 2021, an increase of 2.75 per cent on NJC pay point 1.
- With effect from 1 April 2021, an increase of 1.75 per cent on all NJC pay points 2 and above.
The trades unions will be consulting their members, with UNISON recommending rejecting the offer.
Posted: Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:34 by Alison Robinson
Pay negotiations update August 2021
The National Employers have made a final offer to trades unions on this year's pay claim, which includes:
- With effect from 1 April 2021, an increase of 2.75 per cent on NJC pay point 1.
- With effect from 1 April 2021, an increase of 1.75 per cent on all NJC pay points 2 and above.
The trades unions will be consulting their members, with UNISON recommending rejecting the offer.
Posted: Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:34 by Alison Robinson
CiLCA success
Another Gloucestershire clerk achieves CiLCA success.
Huge congratulations to Marie Horne (Deputy Clerk) at Winchcombe Town Council on gaining the sector qualification.
We have a new mentoring programme commencing in October so if you are intersted in attending this, or want information on the CiLCA qualification please contact the GAPTC office (01452) 883388 or info@gaptc.org.uk
Posted: Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:33 by Alison Robinson
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Roadshow events in September and October 2021
The new Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson is running a series of roadshows across the county during September and October. He is going to be talking about his Police and Crime Plan intentions and the Chief Constable Rod Hansen will also be at each event along with local police management teams. Chris would very much like as many Parish and Town Councils to attend as possible.
Below are the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:01 by Alison Robinson
Guidance on COVID19
General position
The Prime Minister confirmed on 12 July that Step 4 of the Roadmap will proceed as planned on Monday 19 July. This means most legal limits on social contact will be removed. There will no longer be limits on gatherings inside and outside and on social distancing. However as cases continue to rise the government is urging caution and personal responsibility.
What does this mean for local... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:30 by Alison Robinson
Digital Innovation Fund
All,
Gloucestershire County Council is offering £200,000 to support digital community projects across the county. Through its Digital Innovation Fund, the council has £200,000 worth of grants available to community or voluntary groups and charity organisations to fund initiatives which use digital and other technologies to enable people to lead independent lives.
Returning for a second year... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:41 by Alison Robinson
Code of Conduct - petition
Dear Colleagues
You may be aware that with my other hat on I have been canvassing hard to get sanctions introduced into the Code of Conduct so that we can have the security and confidence that bad behaviour by councillors will come with consequences
As part of that there is a petition on the govt website calling for the introduction of sanctions BUT we need so many more signatures to get this taken seriously.... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:20 by Alison Robinson
LCR seeking information from parish councils to write articles for the LCR magazine
The editor of LCR magazine (Local Council Review) is in the process of putting together the next issue and is seeking information on;
1. Councils, especially parish councils, that would be good candidates for the Council Focus page;
2. Parish councils doing good work in terms of health & wellbeing, young people and climate change; and
3. Councillors that are doing dynamic work for our Dawn to Dusk... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:02 by Alison Robinson
Kingfisher trail app is ready
The kingfisher sculptures were placed on the Thames and Severn Trails during the last week of May. Plaques have been added to the plinths of the sculptures that detail the artist, sponsor and the all-important 6 digit code that can be used in the App. The App went live on Monday and gives more detail on each of the sculptures, the artists, a trail map, and a stats page – all designed to encourage... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:55 by Alison Robinson
Gloucestershire councils can save carbon and cash comparing energy
Gloucestershire councils can save carbon and cash comparing energy
https://www.clearutilitysolutions.com/gaptc-partnership
Whilst it can be an easily overlooked area of responsibility for busy council clerks, making sure that the energy consumed by council properties and streetlights is competitive and responsibly sourced can reap rewards for both the environment and the council's purse.
As a non-domestic... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:00 by Alison Robinson
