Author: Kevin Bacon
Norfolk to celebrate Car-Free Day
Norfolk County Council are encouraging residents to give up their cars for the day this September in support of a global initiative to reduce carbon emissions.
Car-Free Day is celebrated across the world and encourages motorists to give up their cars for a day in favour of more sustainable forms of transport.
Norfolk Car-Free Day will be held on Sunday 20 September and the council will be waiving fees... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:00 by Kevin Bacon
Play Area Equipment Inspection Training
Many play areas are not monitored and will be relying on signs to inform people how to use the area safely. ACRE's Village Hall guidance provides links to government guidance for play areas and provides template wording for posters that might be needed. It is now more important than ever that people responsible for play areas to continue to carry out regular inspections. We are holding an online Play... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00 by Kevin Bacon
Great feedback!
See below for feedback from our recent courses. A big thank you to all our delegates for supporting our training and, of course, a big thank you to all our excellent trainers.
Being an effective Councillor (delivered via Zoom, July 2020)
"Thank you for this morning's enlightening session, which I thoroughly enjoyed, although the content was a bit daunting. I'm far more aware of exactly what I have taken... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:00 by Kevin Bacon
Community Action Norfolk
Community Action Norfolk offers help and support for communities that wish to create a safe support network for people who are feeling lonely, isolated or who just need a little more help to live independently. If you are interested in finding out more about Good Neighbour Schemes or would like help to develop a local scheme contact CAN on 01362 698216 or email office@communityactionnorfolk.org.uk... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:30 by Kevin Bacon
Role of the Clerk Course - NEW DATES
This new and improved detailed course covers your role, the role of the Council and the Councillors as well as powers and duties, standing orders, meetings, finance, information management, planning, elections, casual vacancies and co-option and much more.
This course is also suited to Clerks who wish to refresh specific knowledge and can be booked as individual modules - contact Gabbie for more information... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:30 by Kevin Bacon
VACANCY: Trunch Parish Council
Trunch Parish Council have a vacancy for a Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, more details available on the Vacancies page.
Posted: Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:00 by Kevin Bacon
Success for Langley with Hardley Parish Council
Great to announce that Langley with Hardley Parish Council has recently achieved foundation status under our Local Council Awards Scheme. So, that makes two of Carla Petersen's councils having achieved this standard, with the third one to follow later, she says! Congratulations to all involved.
Posted: Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:30 by Kevin Bacon
REMINDER - AGAR deadlines
For Town and Parish Councils in Norfolk, the deadline for submission of AGARs to PKF Littlejohn is this Friday, for their 31 July deadline. You need to request an extension if you are not going to achieve that. Only a few parish meetings have submitted their forms so far, in advance of the end of August deadline, partly as have not been permitted to hold remote meetings until now, of course! Please... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:00 by Kevin Bacon
VACANCY: Sedgeford Parish Council
Sedgeford Parish Council have a vacancy for a Parish Clerk & RFO to work seven hours a week. The closing date for applications is 17 August. For more information go the Vacancies page.
Posted: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:00 by Kevin Bacon
VACANCY: Elsing Parish Council
Elsing Parish Council have a vacancy for a Parish Clerk and RFO. For more information please go the Vacancies page.
Posted: Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:40 by Kevin Bacon