The Somerset Association of Local Councils (SALC) represents, supports, trains, and provides advisory services to more than 260-member city, town, and parish councils and parish meetings across Somerset.
We are the first point of contact when guidance is needed by member councils on all aspects of local government.
SALC is one of 40 county associations affiliated to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC). We appoint a councillor to sit on the National Council as the representative for Somerset and our Chief Executive is an active member of NALC committees. NALC plays a pivotal role in lobbying the government to ensure the views of city, parish, and town councils are heard, and SALC acts to ensure Somerset has a voice in this process.
SALC is also the body responsible for checking and submitting all borrowing applications from Somerset’s parish and town councils to the Secretary of State.
The SALC office is staffed by a team of four officers, led by Ewan Jones, Chief Executive Officer. All members of the team can be contacted via info@somerset-alc.org.uk
Our advice, guidance, and training covers a raft of topics including financial, legal, human resources, community health and wellbeing, governance and procedural issues. Members can view and download from this website the latest NALC legal topic notes, policy briefings, publications, document templates, and other sector specific information.
Ewan is the chief officer of SALC, whose role is to represent and actively promote the association and Somerset’s parish and town councils across the public sector and other partnerships. Ewan has extensive experience as a councillor and former mayor and is available to advise and assist member councils.
Company Secretary and Council Support Officer
Sam is responsible for keeping the company compliant in terms of legal and operational matters, as well as advising and assisting member councils. She delivers officer training, the CiLCA qualification, and is a qualified HR professional, and workplace mediator.
Community Health & Wellbeing Officer
Fodo is helping SALC to deliver its programme to improve community health & wellbeing, which aims to reduce health inequalities for Somerset residents.
Training Support Officer
Simon works Mondays and Fridays managing SALC’s training programme. He delivers a wide range of training essential to the operation of member councils.
Company Name: Somerset Association of Local Councils Limited
Registered address: 2 Bailey Hill, Castle Cary, England, BA7 7AD
Company Number and Place of Registration: No: 11942896 registered in England and Wales