News
NALC publishes new report on climate change
NALC has published its new report on what can local councils do on climate change.
The report aimed to paint an accurate picture of how climate change is being tackled by local (parish and town) councils and identify the challenges they face. In doing so, NALC can better understand how to support local councils in creating more sustainable communities.
The research found that 38% of participating councils... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:15 by Kevin Bacon
Toolkit to support organisations to deliver key flu messages
This toolkit is designed to help organisations in Norfolk and Waveney encourage local people to take up the flu vaccine.
This includes organisations and people who work with:
- Those with long term health conditions
- Early years settings aged 2-4 years
- Parents of children aged 2 – 11 years old
- Carers
- Those who are pregnant
- Over 50 years of age
This toolkit provides access to materials to support communication... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:00 by Kevin Bacon
Environmental Permitting Regulations
NALC have issued a policy consultation briefing on the DEFRA consultation into the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:00 by Kevin Bacon
Well-Being Update
The 'Meet the Pageant Master' webinar was well attended last night.
You can access a recording of the webinar via Youtube here: https://youtu.be/-8dr7G0d__w
For those asking about delivery of Covid Memorial Plaques, the Deputy Lieutenant co-ordinating this, using information from the returns provided by towns/parishes, is Melinda Raker. She will be busy, but is contactable as below (extract from our... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:00 by Kevin Bacon
Locum Clerk needed
Burnham Market Parish Council are seeking a locum clerk with an immediate start. For further information please contact, Parish Clerk, Lolly Dawson on 07437 529179 or by email to burnhammarketpc@outlook.com
Posted: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:30 by Kevin Bacon
Magic Little Grants 2021
2020 was our biggest programme to date, seeing us distribute £500 grants to 938 charitable organisations delivering sports or physical activities across the UK. With the support and contributions from the players of the People's Postcode Lottery. 45% of groups who received Magic Little Grants were brand new organisations to our platform.
We are delighted to announce that our 2021 programme promises... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:30 by Kevin Bacon
Members' NCC Briefing Note - 21 October 2021
Members' NCC Briefing Note - 21 October 2021
Posted: Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:00 by Kevin Bacon
TRAINING
Last few places left on courses next week: book your place
Memorial Safety and Administration
Tuesday, 26 October, 10am to 11.30am, delivered by our associate Trainer, Alan Fairchild, MBE, FSLCC, this course will cover:
- burial law & management powers
- health and safety responsibilities
- documentation & electronic record keeping
- licensing erection and retention of memorials
- compliance with British... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:52 by Kevin Bacon
Project launched to support care experienced young people
A project to help care experienced young people in Norfolk get into work and education is being launched in Norwich next week by Olympian Kriss Akabusi MBE.
Project Mackenzie will provide the group of 20 young people, aged between 16 and 19, who are either in care or who are now moving beyond care, with a tailormade four-week programme to develop their skills and support them into employment or education.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:30 by Kevin Bacon
Pay claim
This week the National Employers notified us that all of the trade unions have now provided them with the results of their ballots and they have all rejected the National Employers' final pay offer to local government services ('Green Book') employees:
- UNISON members have voted by a majority of 79% to 21%. Their local government committee also agreed to begin preparations for an industrial action ballot.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:30 by Kevin Bacon
