Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Briefing on English Devolution White Paper for Town and Parish Councils We have received a second briefing note from Suffolk County Council which updates the previous note ( link to view [1] ) on two key central government policies to local government in Suffolk : devolut... Feb 18, 2025 Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Alpheton Parish Council *The hours* are flexible but amount to an average of 6 hours per week, working from home. These hours include evening meetings, usually 6 times a year, at the village hall. These are normally held in ... SALC news / update for members Feb 17, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Martlesham Parish Council Salary range £14.60 - £15.58 per hour (LC1 13 – 17 £28,163 - £30,060 pro rata) depending on experience and qualifications. Hours: Up to 28 hours per week; availability on Wednesday evenings essentia... SALC news / update for members Feb 17, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Sharing approach and experience - Chippenham Town Council On 17th February SALC hosted a large meeting of officers and councillors from larger councils who are part of devolution and local government re-organisation proposals announced in December 2024. Ove... Feb 17, 2025 Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate SALC meetings with local MPs We have now met with two Suffolk MPs since the election, namely Jess Asato (Lowestoft) and Nick Timothy (West Suffolk). In addition, we are also hoping to meet the following MPs (subject to Parliamen... Feb 14, 2025 Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Bures St Mary Parish Council and Sportsground Committee Clerk Vacancy We are looking for a friendly and efficient person to take on the role of Clerk/RFO to Bures St Mary Parish Council and the Sportsground Comm... SALC news / update for members Feb 13, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson External and Internal Audit * Preparing for Audit * All councils and parish meetings, regardless of whether their income and expenditure are over or under £25,000, are required to undergo an annual audit and approve an annual go... SALC news / update for members Feb 12, 2025 Preparing for Audit
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Beccles Applications are invited for the post of Responsible Financial Officer for Beccles Town Council and Beccles Fenland Charity Trust. Previous accounts experience required and an accounting qualificatio... SALC news / update for members Feb 11, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
Sophie Brouillet Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) Q&A Session *Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Council with the Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS)* The *Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS)* celebrates the achievements of parish and town councils while provi... Feb 10, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Local Government Pay Claim The NJC unions have now presented their pay and conditions claim to the national employers for green book staff. The claim seeks: - An increase of at least £3,000 on all spinal column points - A cle... SALC news / update for members Feb 10, 2025 Members only information
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Playford *Hours: *10 per week *Salary: *in line with the National Association of Local Councils guidelines The ideal candidate would have experience of working as a Clerk or in local government but comprehen... SALC news / update for members Feb 7, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Devolution - Suffolk on the fast track Ministers wants Suffolk at the front of the queue Suffolk’s county, borough and district councils to be abolished Work starts on reorganisation plan for new unitary council or councils Government prop... SALC news / update for members Feb 5, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
