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Pay award 2025-2026 agreement reached
SALC, Charlotte Haines
Pay award 2025-2026 agreement reached
NALC have confirmed that the NJC salary award for 2025-2026 has reached agreement. Click on this link to view the updated salary scales. SALC payroll members: Once the council have approved the increa...
Jan 5, 2026 Payroll
National Living Wage Update
SALC, Charlotte Haines
National Living Wage Update
It has been confirmed that from 1st April 2026, the National Living Wage (age 21+) will rise to £12.71/hour. The National Minimum Wage for 18-20 year olds will increase to £10.85/hour. For 16-17 year ...
Jan 5, 2026 Payroll
CiLCA 2026 Portfolio
SALC, Sally Longmate
CiLCA 2026 Portfolio
Are you considering CiLCA? ** The Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification for local council officers and clerks in England and Wales. ...
Dec 16, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Local Nature Recovery Strategy
SALC, Laura Sampson
Local Nature Recovery Strategy
New guides for recovering nature across Suffolk** Suffolk’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy was published at the end of October. Created in partnership with Norfolk, the strategy sets out where ...
Dec 15, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Join the SALC team
SALC, Sally Longmate
Join the SALC team
**New opportunity** We are offering an exciting new opportunity to join our small team as an NSIPs Engagement Coordinator.   You will lead efforts to support local councils and parish meetings in navi...
Dec 11, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Delay to the Suffolk and Norfolk mayoral elections
Claire Pizzey
Delay to the Suffolk and Norfolk mayoral elections
You may have seen reports indicating that the Government is minded delaying the inaugural mayoral elections for Norfolk and Suffolk. These elections were originally scheduled for May 2026 but may now ...
Dec 5, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
New Councillor Welcome Pack Template Now Available
Claire Pizzey
New Councillor Welcome Pack Template Now Available
Welcoming new councillors into their role is one of the most important steps a council can take to build confidence, clarity, and good governance from day one. To help councils support their newly ele...
Nov 25, 2025 Members only information
Westminster discussion on
SALC, Sally Longmate
Westminster discussion on
On  * 30th October * , I attended Westminster by invitation from  * James Cartlidge MP and Cllr. Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council, *  as part of a  * Parliamentary Leaders’ Discussion a...
Nov 25, 2025 Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation
New Armed Forces Covenant pledge for Suffolk
SALC, Kirsty White
New Armed Forces Covenant pledge for Suffolk
A new pledge to support our serving and former personnel has been signed by Suffolk County Council. The council is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, a formal pledge by the nation to ensu...
Nov 18, 2025 Members only information
What the SALC 2025 Internal Audits are telling us
Claire Pizzey
What the SALC 2025 Internal Audits are telling us
As we approach the end of another audit cycle, the findings from SALC’s 2025 internal audits provide a clear picture of how local councils across Suffolk are performing. The good news? Most counc...
Nov 17, 2025 Members only information
Brandeston Parish Council
Sophie Brouillet
Brandeston Parish Council
Parish clerk & RFO role (4hrs per week) * * Temporary Appointment (Maternity cover): 29 December 2025 – 27 November 2026 * Key responsibilities: * * * Act as the Council’s Proper Officer and ensure co...
SALC news / update for members
Nov 11, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
Herringswell Parish Council
Sophie Brouillet
Herringswell Parish Council
Parish clerk & RFO role (2hrs per week) * * Purpose of Role :* To support the Parish Council by handling administration, finance, and communication, ensuring the Council meets its legal duties and se...
SALC news / update for members
Oct 30, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
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