Dear Colleagues, Firstly, a huge thank you to Great Linford Parish Council for hosting this year’s AGM meeting. Becky Walsh was as always inspirational, informative and entertaining, kicking off the evening recognising the challenges and providing a sense of proportionality to all that we do. The business part of the meeting was brisk and draft […]
LGA has informed NALC of the pay settlement – you can read full details here https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/workforce-and-hr-support/local-government-services/local-government-services-pay-1 We will be receiving further details and anticipate sharing the updated pay scales before the weekend.
LGA Announce Agreement on 2025 -26 Pay Settlement Read More »
The last weeks leading have extremely busy, hence the delay in getting this update to you which has been two weeks in the making! Firstly your Safety Announcement! Guidance: Working in hot temperaturesIn the UK, there is no legal maximum workplace temperature set in law. However, employers are required to ensure indoor working conditions are
Dear Colleagues, Wow, what a week! Hopefully your year end processes are in full swing, If you haven’t already done so, you will be appointing your internal auditor following resolution, with a formal letter of engagement and the list of tasks to be undertaken attached for their information. It’s also time to be clear on where
Dear Councillors Further update on elections and meeting dates. Buckinghamshire Council indicate that the parish count will only take place on Saturday 3rd of May. Sunday the 4th and Monday the 5th, which is a bank holiday, do not count as clear days. Given that you summons on the first day back at work which is Tuesday
Dear Members Another beautiful morning to enjoy. A good day to walk around your patch! Usually we our scheduled inspections and tours seem to coincide with the dankest of days! You will now have received the new NALC Model Financial Regulations as part of your NALC members benefit. The timing has not been helpful, this
New NALC Model Financial Regulations, BC Licencing workshops, CiLCA 2024 Intake Read More »
Safeguarding is the term used to describe the policies and procedures which protect vulnerable people from abuse, harm, and neglect. All types of organisations which come into contact with the public need to have safeguarding policies; there is a duty of care and a legal responsibility for safeguarding employees, volunteers, clients, and visitors – in
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The office is is understaffed this week owing to ill health. Please still contact us via the Balc@bucksalc.gov.uk email address and we will get back to you within 24 hours. Many thanks Mel Woof
Please bear with us! Read More »
Dear Councils Well this is it, Conference next Tuesday! Exhibitors are standing by, presenters are feeling jumpy, our wonderful peer councils and youth councils are practicing calm thoughts. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you all. Booking is still open so if you have been procrastinating, follow the pink writing at the bottom
Conference Day! Budgeting & Financial Management, MKALC Planning Day Read More »