Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Framlingham Temporary full/part-time town clerk role * Framlingham is an historic market town, famous for its castle and is often cited as one of the best places to live. Framlingham has a population of around 5... SALC news / update for members Mar 4, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Kirsty White Suffolk County Council *Suffolk’s 45 libraries to remain open and see new investment as Suffolk County Council plans to take service back in house * - Business as usual as 45 libraries to remain open - Opening hours maintai... SALC news / update for members Feb 27, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Star Council Awards picture collage * SALC - Winner of County Association of the Year 2024 * We are delighted to have been recognised as a winner at the prestigious Star Council Awards held at the House of Lords on 25... SALC news / update for members Feb 26, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
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, 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 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
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 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
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Bungay Position : Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer Salary - NJC Scale SCP 31-35 (£40,476 - £44,711) with 7.5% pension contribution. Hours - full time Application Deadline: Friday 28th February 2025... SALC news / update for members Feb 2, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Parish Council Domain Helper Service Guidance now available on GOV.UK [1] Parish councils wishing to move over to a . gov.uk [2] domain can now access guidance on the GOV.UK website [3] . It’s laid out in a step-by-step format, takin... Jan 30, 2025 Members only information
