Tags: Guidance
New NALC Publication - Digital Mapping for Parish & Town Councils
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and Parish Online have released a new publication on digital mapping systems for local (parish and town) councils.
The management of local councils can often involve various geographic tasks, and this publication provides a checklist of the many things every local council should be able to do using the vast array of digital mapping data that is freely... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:09 by Jake Atkinson
The role of the public at council meetings
We often get queries from members of the public and councillors alike regarding the role and powers of members of the public in parish council meetings. It can best be summarised as a statutory right to observe the business undertaken at formal meetings of a council, akin to being able to sit outside the goldfish bowl and observe what goes on inside.
We are asked "how does a member of the public propose... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:37 by Jake Atkinson
Top tip – Election of Chairman and Annual Parish Council Meetings
By the end of this month every Parish Council should have held their Annual Parish Council Meeting, and the Chairman of the Parish Council should have called the Annual Parish Meeting (which must be held by 1st June each year).
LRALC is aware from some of the notices, minutes and agendas that we have seen that there is still confusion in some quarters about the requirements in relation to these meetings.... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 08 May 2022 16:05 by admin
Leicestershire Parish & Town Council Budget and Precept Zoom Briefings 26th & 27th November
Run in partnership with Leicestershire County Council.
Topic: Budget and Precept Briefing 26th November 6pm
Time: Nov 26, 2020 6:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81601735027?pwd=c2c5Wk9jc0hrY2JjaCttTVRnQ0p3QT09
Topic: Budget and Precept Briefing 27th November 10am
Time: Nov 27, 2020 10:00 AM London
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84992633902?pwd=VllYdTNObGoxRmxRS2kxQktCRFlwUT09... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:48 by Jake Atkinson
HMRC Webinar - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
See below for details of a webinar being run by HMRC:
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 October mean that employers will need to fund 20% of furloughed employees' usual wages for the hours they do not work and continue to pay their National Insurance and pension contributions.
The scheme closes on 31 October and you will need to make any final claims on or... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:19 by Jake Atkinson
Government announces new 6 month coronavirus rules - more to follow
The Prime Minister has just announced a new set of rules which he says the nation must follow for at least 6 months. These rules will inevitably affect parish councils directly.
More to follow.
Posted: Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:47 by Jake Atkinson
ACRE Publish Updated COVID-19 Village Hall Information & Resources
ACRE have published their latest guidance on operating community buildings during the current pandemic. They have also provided risk assessment templates for users and managers of such facilities. Click the respective links below.
Posted: Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:12 by Jake Atkinson
New Government Guidance - Social Gatherings
LRALC will be providing guidance on specific areas of interest for member councils in Friday's round robin but for now here are the newly re-issued guidance notes from government on the new rules.
Green Spaces here.
Council Buildings here.
Community Facilities here.
Posted: Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:26 by Jake Atkinson
Government to Ban Public Gatherings of More Than 6 People
The Government has just this evening announced the introduction of a ban of gatherings above 6 people with some limited exceptions. See the BBC News item on the announcement here.
Although at this stage there is uncertainty about whether this ban will apply to parish and town council meetings, LRALC's advice is that ALL parish and town councils should put any plans to return to physical meetings on... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Sep 2020 22:32 by Jake Atkinson
Update from GOV.UK – COVID-19: Guidance for managing playgrounds and outdoor gyms
The government have published the following update which is relevant to parish and town councils:
COVID-19: Guidance for managing playgrounds and outdoor gyms
Page summary
Guidance for owners and operators of playgrounds and outdoor gyms to enable their use while minimising the transmission risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Change made
Added link to Department for Culture, Media and Sport guidance for the... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Jul 2020 18:07 by Jake Atkinson