SLCC they are particularly keen for students at level 4 which I can say from experience covers a range of topics that are so relevant and useful to the day to day work of any clerk whatever the size of council.

DETAILS

These resources have been developed with Local Councils in South Gloucestershire, but the Officer Matthew Lipton is keen for them to be used by other Local Councils.

Local Nature Action Plans: guidance for town and parish councils

Local-Nature-Action-Plans-guidance-for-town-and-parish-councils.pdf

A newly released e-learning course: Standards of Public Life is now available!

This module is designed to support those elected or co-opted and/or working in local councils, to understand the principles of conduct expected of all councillors.

Click here to find out more and sign up!

Avon Gardens Trust was one of the first of the 36 County Garden Trusts, formed in 1987 and today embraces Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Our underlying principle is to raise awareness and promote the conservation and protection of all our parks & gardens and designed landscapes, as well as researching and recording them. Crucially, we also support Avon’s primary and special schools and community gardens both through funding and advice.

Draft AGM minutes 2022

Annual Report 2022

 

 

 

This very short video explains this new training tool for Local Councils.

ALCA is offering the "Introduction to Local Councils" course (usually £16) free to all members.

https://vimeo.com/720299615/352fc010ad

 

 

 

 

 

Following Lobby Day, Essex ALC spoke with MP’s about the issues around banking for local councils and the difficulties in regards to changes with bank mandates under the system, which does not account for the changes in Clerk or Councillor position. MP John Baron understood our frustration and wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on behalf of the Essex Association, and all local councils across the country.

Please see the attached letter to the Chancellor and subsequent response from HM Treasury to MP John Baron. 

Lobby Day Bnking Sunak

Lobby Day Banking Glen

Congratulations to Patchway Town Council for achieveing the QUALITY GOLD AWARD.

NALC's Make A Change campaign encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to get involved with their local council and consider putting themselves forward for election to help make the council more representative of the community.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_RrvU5V0GY8

Cllr Gail Boyle, Chair of ALCA, was invited to present the Local Council Award Scheme Gold Award certificate to Bradley Stoke Town Council, at their meeting on 30th March 2022. The Gold Award is the highest level of achievment for a local council and only awarded to those operating at the highest level of excellence.

Organised criminals can remove catalytic converters from under a vehicle in a matter of minutes.

If you have information on those behind catalytic converter theft, contact us 100% anonymously.

Crimestoppers leaflet with the details

Crimestoppers Keeping Safe LINK

Thier current guindance on keeping your domain name secure can be found here: Keeping your domain name secure

They are also conducting a survey to idenitfy the risks to your councils domain name HERE

This is the presentation given to County Officers the Risks to your domain name

 

Congtratulations to Paulton Parish Council for achieving the Quality Award

Does your council buy electricity for street lighting and/or buildings?  Do you pull your hair out when you phone round for quotes trying to explain what a parish/town council is and what unmetered supply is?

If you’ve answered “yes” to both questions then today is a good day.  ALCA has created a partnership with Northamptonshire-based Clear Utility Solutions (CUS) to take the pain out of buying electricity for member councils.

AVON LOCAL COUNCILS’ ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the 48th Annual General Meeting - 9th October 2021 – Zoom

Guest Speaker

Dr Katie McClymont, Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England Managing Change at a Local Level (LINK)- an interactive presentation which touched on planning of Open Spaces and planning Enforcement. A copy of the findings is on the ALCA website