Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Charlotte Haines National Living Wage Increase 25/26 As of 1st April 2025, the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to the following: National Living Wage (21 and over) - £12.21 per hour 18-20 year old rat... Mar 19, 2025 Payroll
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson NEW training available for councils ** ** Norfolk and Suffolk Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Services are delighted to share with SALC training opportunities for councils as detailed below. Please note that this training is available for coun... SALC news / update for members Mar 13, 2025 Members only information
Sophie Brouillet Local Council Award Scheme, Q & A session On March 4 th 2025, SALC hosted a Q&A session on the Local Council Award Scheme. The session was led by Lisa Etchell, Projects Officer at NALC. Lisa presented an overview of the scheme and common pit... Mar 11, 2025 Members only information
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Kirsty White Suffolk Highways Forums * * Suffolk Highways is committed to working with the Suffolk Association of Local Councils (SALC) to share information with town and parish councils relating to highway activities to: Provide improve... SALC news / update for members Mar 10, 2025 Members only information
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate SALC update * Consultation on Mayoral Combined County Authority * We have been approached by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to bring the current consultation to your attention. The dea... Mar 10, 2025 Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Transparency Codes * Transparency code for smaller authorities and The Transparency Code 2015 * * What are the differences!! * All local parish and town councils are subject to the transparency codes introduced in 20... SALC news / update for members Mar 10, 2025 Preparing for Audit
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
