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Reminders for September, BMKALC Conference, Bucks Community Safety Survey, Nominations for NALC Governance, Take action against Anti-Social Behaviour in your local community.

PLEASE CIRCULATE TO ALL COUNCILLORS It has been a busy week with the return of councils across the county to normal business after the summer break.  I attended the MKCC Parish Forum last week and enjoyed the presentations given by Milton Keynes Play Association, The Neighbourhood Services Team and Community Speedwatch.  There was the opportunity …

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A message from Mel, BMKALC Code of Conduct Seminar, Buckinghamshire Devolved Services, MKCC Parish Forum, Emails – cc or bcc. 

This week has seen the return of councillors and clerks to usual business after the summer break and I am sure you are all looking forward to or have just had your first meetings, in September.  I do hope you have all been able to enjoy the late summer weather we are experiencing at the …

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Allotments, BMKALC Chair Addresses Young People, Minutes, Financial Regulations Update, MK Parish Forum and Flexible Working

Allotments What a change in weather from last week, I was so cold this time last week and today I am sat in Judges Lodges feeling the heat. It will be lovely to enjoy the sunshine and I am sure those of you who have allotments will be pleased to have dry weather to enable …

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Youth Councils & Cabinet visit, Pay Awards Update, Democracy In Action Free NALC Event

Youth Councils, Code of Conduct Seminar, Councillor Recruitment & Retention, 2023-24 Pay Award Updates, Devolved Services, Democracy in Action from NALC, and the Coronation Living Heritage Fund So here we are at the end of August having just enjoyed the last Bank Holiday of the year; the leaves are beginning to fall, and it is …

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NALC legal updates and new planning page, Aylesbury Heritage Tours, Code of Conduct Civility and Respect Seminar 7th September, Devolved Services update

It’s been lovely to have some leave this month; many of you will no doubt be taking advantage of the slightly slower pace of council during August to enjoy some annual leave, it is also a great opportunity to catch up on the tasks that often we don’t get to during the year.   This week …

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Two new Local Council Quality Award achievements, Devolved Services Focus Group & Governments Planning Consultations awareness

Great news for the Association Family as two more councils achieve their Local Council Quality Status.  Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council and Waddesdon Parish Council have put in a tremendous amount of effort to achieve their Quality Status.  Congratulations to Delia and Melanie, their teams and their Councillors on achieving and demonstrating a commitment …

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