Author: Kevin Bacon
VACANCY: Briningham Parish Council
Briningham Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Clerk & RFO. For more information on this role, and other vacancies, please go to the Vacancies page.
Posted: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:30 by Kevin Bacon
Are you sitting comfortably?
Many of us are spending more time than we should in front of screens. Local councils have to protect their staff and volunteers from the health risks associated with working with display screen equipment (DSE). The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations applies to those who use DSE daily for at least an hour at a time. BHIB have developed a DSE Self-Assessment Form for you to use... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:00 by Kevin Bacon
Focusing on Finances
Our advertised finance courses (budgeting, internal auditing, finance for councillors and accounts etc) delivered by Steve Parkinson have been really popular, and so there are now some extra dates available. Please email Gabbie at trainer@norfolkalc.gov.uk for further details.
Posted: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:00 by Kevin Bacon
Charles Arnold Baker
If you are feeling in need of an update, the 12th edition of Charles Arnold Baker is being published on the 9 December, in time for Xmas. The price is £149.99 plus £7.99 postage. We have managed to obtain the 20% discount as previously and, if pre-ordered, there will be no postage charge either. Deadline for the free postage is 2 December 2020. To pre-order, get in contact via email connor.holgate@lexisnexis.co.uk... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:00 by Kevin Bacon
VACANCIES: Redenhall with Harleston Town Council
Redenhall with Harleston Town Council has two vacancies for a Town Clerk & RFO and a Deputy Town Clerk, more information on this role, and other vacancies, is available on the Vacancies page.
Posted: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:00 by Kevin Bacon
Thinking of CiLCA?
Our latest course started in September and our next course will be starting in March 2021. We also provide a distance learning option, which is tailored to fit within your work and other commitments. Talk to Gabbie, our CiLCA Recognised Trainer – trainer@norfolkalc.gov.uk. Norfolk ALC is the only organisation in Norfolk that holds CiLCA Recognised Trainer status.
Posted: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:00 by Kevin Bacon
Well-being Initiative Updates
Catch up with our latest Well-being Initiative & Climate Action Project.
Posted: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:30 by Kevin Bacon
Have your Say on Norfolk County Council's Budget Proposals
Cllr Andrew Jamieson, Norfolk CC's Cabinet Member for Finance, has agreed to present an overview of their budget approach and their savings proposals, to answer questions and to provide information about the range of services the council delivers. This is scheduled for 5.00pm on 18 November, with a number of Norfolk CC officers also present. Please confirm your attendance via wellbeing@norfolkalc.gov.uk... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:00 by Kevin Bacon
Norfolk ALC - Getting Involved
Thanks for those who have already done so, but please continue to let us know the name of councillor representatives, together with email addresses, to countyofficer@norfolkalc.gov.uk.
The role of a representative will be to attend occasional (virtual) meetings and you will be able to bring forward suggestions of topics for discussion. You will receive reports from the Board on the activities of Norfolk... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:00 by Kevin Bacon
Rural Homelessness
Homelessness in rural areas has more than doubled since 2018, new research from campaigners has warned. See article at link which may be useful for those completing Neighbourhood Plans:
October report to CPRE
Posted: Tue, 03 Nov 2020 10:30 by Kevin Bacon