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NALC Chief Executive's bulletin
Meeting with Alzheimer's Society
On 8 October the NALC head of membership services, Charlotte Eisenhart, and policy intern, Claire Goldfinch, met with the Alzheimer's Society to discuss the joint work under the strategic commitment signed almost two years ago. Issues covered included the role of local (parish and town) councils in building dementia-friendly communities, sharing of information and goals... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:38 by Alison Robinson
NALC Chief Executive's bulletin
Meeting with the new chairman of LGA
The NALC chairman, Cllr Sue Baxter, met with the new leader of the Local Government Association (LGA), Cllr James Jamieson on 16 September, here's a couple of highlights:
- James is the leader of Central Bedfordshire Council, which is fully parished. James has a good understanding of the sector support required in the role of building stronger communities and place-shaping,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:14 by Anita Sach
Quality Gold Certificate presented to Quedgeley Town Council
Yesterday evening at the Quedgeley Town Council full council meeting they were presented with the Local Council Award Scheme Quality Gold, which is an outstanding achievement for the sector.
If you are interested in finding out about applying contact the office, we are happy to talk to Clerks, councillors and the community about the scheme - as any feedback to improve is welcomed.
Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:52 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
NALC update - from Jonathan Owen (Chief Executive)
Local Democracy
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Local Democracy, supported by NALC, held its Annual General Meeting on 13 July 2018 at Portcullis House. The NALC Chief Executive was delighted with MPs and peers praise of NALC's work engaging with parliament on a range of issues, and for the excellent support NALC provide to the group as its secretariat.
Other headlines include:
- Highlights of the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:32 by Alison Robinson
NALC update - from Jonathan Owen (Chief Executive)
ICO statement on GDPR
· NALC are pleased to let you know that following lengthy discussions with relevant Government departments, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) have issued a statement of reassurance setting out their views on the particular challenges facing the local council sector regarding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which NALC have very much welcomed. You... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:02 by Alison Robinson
NALC update - from Jonathan Owen (Chief Executive)
Larger Councils' Committee
·The Larger Councils' Committee held its first meeting of the year last Tuesday at CCLA, here's a brief summary: Cllr Kevin Wilson (Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes) was elected chairman and Cllr Barbara Moore (West Bletchley Parish Council) vice chairman for 2018; an extensive discussion on the Committee's purpose with a number of changes to terms of reference proposed... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:44 by Alison Robinson
NALC update - from Jonathan Owen (Chief Executive)
Local Government Finance Settlement 2018/19 Technical Consultation
· NALC responded to the Government's consultation on next year's local government finance settlement and their submission makes the case for a continuation of the current position of council tax referendum principles not being extended to our sector, provides evidence of how the sector is responding to the Government's challenge,... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:48 by Alison Robinson
NALC update - from Jonathan Owen (Chief Executive)
BHIB insurance brokers
·NALC's newest major commercial corporate partner, BHIB insurance brokers, continues to make positive strides into the local council sector since entering this market in last month. Last week the NALC chairman Cllr Sue Baxter and BHIB hosted an instructive focus group made up of local councillors, clerks, and county association officers to discuss some of the major risk... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:34 by Alison Robinson
NALC update - from Jonathan Owen (Chief Executive)
Finance Committee
·The NALC Finance Committee met on Tuesday: the Committee considered the budget for 2018/19, management accounts for the first quarter and audited accounts for the year to 31 March; the committee clarified any points as necessary and endorsed the terms of reference for the new Finance and Scrutiny Committee; the external auditors presented their annual report and accounts which... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:37 by Alison Robinson
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