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Playgrounds and Outdoor Gyms to Remain Closed - Government
Government yesterday (13th May 2020) issued guidance regarding the reopening of open spaces.
The guidance can be found here
However, the guidance says that playgrounds and outdoor gyms must remain closed, as well as raising other issues for maintaining social distancing around parks and green spaces, which may include:
• High levels of footfall particularly in warmer weather, during the day and in... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 14 May 2020 15:41 by Jake Atkinson
Zoom subscription/Update.
Following the information regarding discount for Zoom from NALC last week, the discount offered was for a purchase of 10 licences! Apologies for any confusion. The Pro package is £11.99 per month.
NALC update:
Update on discount for Zoom subscription
NALC is currently liaising with the Crown Commercial Service and Zoom regarding the discounted package previously communicated (including on the coronavirus... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:21 by Ja'Neen Day
NALC Financial impact survey for Parish and Town Councils
NALC needs your help to gather evidence on the financial impact of the coronavirus on local councils.
This information is vital to our representation to the government on the loss of income to local councils during these difficult times, and the need for a tailored financial support package for the local council sector.
The short survey includes questions on precept, staffing and income so it would be... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:11 by Jake Atkinson
LRALC Training Courses
As previously informed, all LRALC training courses are currently suspended. However, we are currently making plans to commence delivering training and briefings online. We are looking at online platforms and will inform members as soon as we are in a position to publicise sessions.
Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:09 by Jake Atkinson
LRALC Support For Member Councils During COVID-19 Crisis
If you are visiting this site as a councillor from a member council and are looking for information and support for your council during the current crisis you can find this on a special non-public page on our website, the link for which has been sent to all member councils via the clerk. Please contact us if you need the link sending.
Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:00 by Jake Atkinson
Leicestershire County Council Communities Fund
Leicestershire County Council has established a £1m fund to support the local voluntary and community sector, during the current Coronavirus pandemic.
Charities, constituted voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises can apply for a minimum of £5,000 and a maximum of £25,000 for support with a range of activities including core organisational running costs, additional... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:44 by admin
LRALC Office Closed - Service is OPEN
Please note that as of Monday 23rd March the LRALC office is closed in line with government advice. Please note:
- The answer machine WILL be checked daily, please leave a message and we WILL get back to you (but leave a number!).
- Use the "ticket" system to place queries and you will usually get a same day response.
- Emails will be checked daily but response times may be slightly longer for these.
- Please... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:15 by Jake Atkinson
Cancelled Biodiversity training.
Leicester County council has taken the decision to cancel the Biodiversity training for the 19th and 23rd March.
This course will hopefully be reschedule later in the year.
Posted: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:40 by Ja'Neen Day
Coronavirus - LRALC's Emergency Preparedness
While we expect we will be able to continue to work as normal, it is worth preparing for all eventualities, especially as it is likely that any closure, etc, would be imposed on us rather than being something we had control over.
Having considered our different communications channels, if there is a significant reduction in LRALC's ability to function then at a minimum we will keep the LRALC website... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 18:24 by Jake Atkinson
Coronavirus and Local Councils - NALC Advice and Spring Conference Cancellation
Following the information in today's round robin for member councils please see an additional update from NALC below.
Coronavirus
As the Coronavirus situation develops, we all should be using government advice to inform decisions and be checking that advice regularly. The Local Government Association (LGA) has published a very useful list of different government advice sources including for employers.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:37 by Jake Atkinson
