Hello October! Despite the mugginess this week, there is little doubt that the season has turned, leaves and chestnuts falling, misty mornings, budgets, quotes and contract renewals all remind us that we are into the second half of our fiscal and electoral year. You may will be planning a six-month review with your internal auditor, yes it is a thing! Finding out now if you are managing your accounts in line with The Practitioners Guide makes far more sense than waiting for the end of the year.
BC recently held their planning forum, we did forward the slides and recording and have been asked for them again. Clerks, it would help us enormously if you forwarded these on to your full council when you receive them, as we have received multiple requests voicing increasing frustration at our withholding of this information. So, for the last time https://youtu.be/sLLk5sipq1g?si=Lgmyt1G9Hkf7nveg and slide pack attached.
NALC UPDATES
Civility and Respect Project Newsletter – September 2026
Proper Practices Consultation to propose changes for 2027- 28
Take a look at The 21st-century councillor and clerk assisting us as communicators, connectors and catalysts for local improvement.
The Basic Governance Checklist another asset from the Civility and Respect collaborative group is attached.
CASE STUDIES
TRAINING
Monday Oct 5th, Week 1 of Councillor Essentials online
Tuesday Oct 6th Part 1 – Finance for Councillors – online
Monday Oct 26th – Raising the Bar – in person Walton Street, Aylesbury
Coming up – The Experienced Councillor – 2 full days on 22nd and 29th October in person
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
BC Parish Liaison October 28th – The Gateway, Aylesbury
Kind Regards,
Mel, Lorraine and Jess