Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate SALC celebrates 75th anniversary We marked our 75th anniversary with a major celebration and the launch of a new film showcasing the vital role of town and parish councils and parish meetings across the county as part of our AGM held... Jul 1, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Notes of parish liaison meeting held on 17th June 2025 Wayne Bland, a member of the SALC Board and Town Councillor at Brandon Town Council, kindly took some summary notes of the event held on 17th June. There were 37 attendees which included a mixture of... Jun 30, 2025 West Suffolk Area Forum News
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Government to axe funding You may have noticed from the NALC CEO bulletin dated 19th June that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have decided to stop funding for the neighbourhood planning suppo... Jun 30, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Sophie Brouillet Navigating Assertion 10: Digital & Data Compliance for Councils Preparing for the 2025 Practitioners’ Guide – What You Need to Know As local councils adapt to the evolving digital landscape, the *2025 Practitioners’ Guide* introduces a crucial update: *Assertion... Jun 30, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Notes of meeting 26th June 2025 The Babergh area forum was held jointly with Mid Suffolk area forum on 26th June. Use this link to view the notes and recording. [1] [1] /blog/mid-suffolk-area-forum-news-14/notes-of-meeting-26th... Jun 26, 2025 Babergh Area Forum News
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Notes of JOINT meeting 26th June 2025 Speaker: Arthur Charvonia, Chief Executive Babergh/Mid Suffolk District Council Map** Shared at the joint area forum showing proposed greater Ipswich in blue. Open copy to download here [1] ... Jun 26, 2025 Mid Suffolk Area Forum News
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Community Governance Prospectus The 2026 Community Governance prospectus is now available, click on this link to view the prospectus. [1] Community Governance explores how individuals and organisations collaborate and make decisio... Jun 19, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Asset Management Civic-ly have shared the following blog: After speaking with over 100 local councils and insurance professionals, I've discovered that poor asset management is creating serious financial risks. One co... Jun 19, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Charlotte Haines Why every employee needs a contract In the UK, every employee is legally entitled to a *written contract*. If you don’t have one yet, *it’s not too late*—and it's essential for clarity and compliance. For councils, a *digital version o... Jun 18, 2025 Payroll
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Holiday entitlement for employees *" Annual leave begins to build up (accrue) as soon as a worker starts their job". - HMRC * Holiday entitlement will be set out in the Contract of Employment. This will normally always be based on ... Jun 18, 2025 Payroll
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Notes of meeting 17th June 2025 Speaker: Chris Bally, East Suffolk Council, Chief Executive and Cllr Paul Ashton, East Suffolk Council, Deputy Leader of the Council Click on this link to view and download the slide presentation [1] ... Jun 18, 2025 East Suffolk Area Forum News
Sophie Brouillet Getting your message across Effective communication is essential—whether you’re promoting a local wildlife initiative, leading a community project, or simply trying to get your message heard. In this practical and engaging sess... Jun 17, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
