Author: Kevin Bacon
Fire Service Online Open Day
Our Fire Service are hosting an online open day, suitable for all the family, on Saturday 3 October from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
They're not able to hold our face to face open days at present, so this offers a chance to find out more about the work of the service. The open day will include rescue demonstrations, safety talks and a chance to see the equipment used by the service to protect Norfolk.
People... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:00 by Kevin Bacon
Training courses for clerks .....
Especially for Clerks of smaller parish councils...
Financial Regulations, choosing controls that work for your council 1 October - 2.30pm to 4pm. Our Tutor, Pauline James, will consider the model financial regulations and concentrate on what controls are needed for most councils, and why they are important and relevant. This session will also identify the important connection between financial regulations... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:30 by Kevin Bacon
Logging visitor details
New regulations have come into force over the weekend making it a legal requirement for our venues to log details of visitors, customers, and staff. The new rules have been brought into law to help Public Health teams manage the spread of coronavirus with NHS Test and Trace supported by local contact tracing. Previously we were encouraged to ask customers to leave their details, but the new rules mean... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:00 by Kevin Bacon
Planning - free webinars
Our legal partners, Birketts, are currently offering two free webinars. One is on the Planning White Paper and what this means for Local Planning Authorities and the other covers Social Housing hot topics. If you would like to book onto these, please go to https://www.birketts.co.uk/events
Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:00 by Kevin Bacon
Training courses too good to miss .....
Chairmanship skills 22 and 29 September - 9.30 to noon. A two-part course for those who wish to refresh their existing skills and those thinking ahead to Chairman elections in May 2021.
Engaging your Community 30 September - 10am to noon. An opportunity to find new and innovate ways to connect with your residents. Book quick as there are only three places left.
Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:00 by Kevin Bacon
Introducing our Webinars
Please take a look at our new range of webinars. As well as attending live sessions, you will be able to register to watch recordings if not able to make it to the live events. We may provide you with a copy of the presentation and supporting documentation and, if the topic has a dedicated guidance page on our website, responses to questions raised will be added under the Q&A section on that page.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:30 by Kevin Bacon
Scribefest Remote
Welcome to Scribefest, the virtual conference exclusively for Town and Parish Councils.
Join us on 7 October 10am-2pm for exclusive presentations from professionals within the industry, including hands-on sessions and the chance to have your questions answered!
You will have the opportunity to visit vendors at our virtual booths for the chance to secure some Scribefest exclusive discounts AND a raffle... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:00 by Kevin Bacon
VACANCY: Aldeby Parish Council
Aldeby Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Clerk and RFO, for more information please visit the Vacancies page.
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:28 by Kevin Bacon
VACANCY: Brancaster Parish Council
Brancaster Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Clerk and RFO, for more information please visit the Vacancies page.
Posted: Sat, 15 Aug 2020 09:00 by Kevin Bacon
Please park considerately this summer
Issued on behalf of the Norfolk Parking Partnership
Drivers are being urged to park considerately in Norfolk this summer, following cases where emergency vehicles, businesses and homes were obstructed.
Councillor Martin Wilby, chairman of the Norfolk Parking Partnership, said: "We love welcoming visitors to our beautiful county and want everyone to enjoy themselves when they're out for the day. One thing... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:00 by Kevin Bacon