Local Government Pay Claim 2023/4
The National Joint Council for Local Government Services has reached agreement on rates of pay applicable between 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024. For all SCP to 43, a flat rate increase of £1,925 was agreed. From SCP 44 and above an increase of 3.88%. All increases take effect from 1 April 2023. The […]
Details for SALC AGM on 2nd December 2023
The Association is seeking directors Please note that the AGM agenda includes the process for nominations and appointment of company directors to serve on SALC’s board. Anyone who might be interested in being a company director is encouraged to contact Justin, SALC’s CEO, for an informal chat and to be given more information. Justin can be contacted […]
SAVE THE DATE! SALC AGM on 2nd December 2023
The meeting and Annual General Meeting of the Somerset Association of Local Councils Ltd will be held at the Edgar Hall, Somerton, on: Saturday 2nd December 2023 In order that the AGM is quorate, we will be particularly grateful if member councils will encourage a councillor representative to attend with the clerk (or with a […]
SALC Newsletter 11th October 2023
Somerset’s TWO nominees for Star Councils Award SALC is delighted to announce that Cllr Martine Naughton from Trull Parish Council has been selected as a finalist for NALC’s Councillor of the Year Award and that Wellington Town Council has been selected as a finalist in the Council of the Year Award 2023. The winners of the Star […]
Consultation on development in Somerset
Somerset Council is asking residents and businesses to help shape the future of Somerset by having a say on how best to create places that put people at the heart of its design. A public consultation has been launched on a set of outline “principles” that are designed to steer new development in Somerset. These should […]
SALC Newsletter 4th September 2023
NALC consultation to update Model Financial Regulations NALC is working with The Parkinson Partnership LLP to update its 2019 Model Financial Regulations for England and Wales. NALC is seeking views on the technical aspects of the regulations, which will inform the revisions. The consultation will not result in any changes to existing legislation. NALC would like […]
Letter to town & parish clerks from the King’s Pageantmaster
Dear Town or Parish Clerk, RE: SOMERSET & D-DAY 80 – 6TH JUNE 2024 As you are aware, we are organising D-Day 80 – 6th June 2024, throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories and at the site of the British Normandy Memorial, overlooking Gold Beach in Normandy, France, one […]
SALC Newsletter 17th August 2023
Investment advice for local councils SALC works closely with The Parkinson Partnership to offer our members expert advice on financial matters, such as VAT. We are delighted that this relationship now enables us to share with our members the advice articles from treasury advisors Arlingclose ltd. The articles are aimed at improving the availability of investment advice to […]
SALC Newsletter 26th July 2023
Contacting the SALC team over the summer The SALC office will be operating with a reduced team over the next month, but we will continue to respond to all enquiries as quickly as we are able. We will be grateful if members will send all enquiries via email to info@somerset-alc.org.uk. This will ensure that your message can be swiftly addressed by […]
SALC Newsletter 22nd June 2023
Extended duty to enhance biodiversity The Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 puts a duty on public authorities in England to have regard to conserving biodiversity as part of their policy and decision making. The Environment Act 2021 has made changes to the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 in respect of biodiversity. The […]