Employment Legislation: Update April 2024

WALC facilitated a training update from Chris Moses on the latest changes to employment legislation. This new legislation, which comes into force April, sees the introduction of several new employment rights for parish council employees, namely: – Redundancy and...

One Stop Community Partnership Programme

Groundwork and One Stop Stores have teamed up to deliver the One Stop Community Partnership Programme to support groups and organisations who are working within 2 miles of a One Stop Store. This programme is designed to support community groups or organisations which...

Unity Trust Bank Reviews Service for Town and Parish Councils

Join Sarah Johnson (Local Council Relationship Manager) and Chris McCourt (Head of User Experience) in a joint session on 13 May to see how their project team is making a number of changes to Unity Trust Bank’s banking proposition for Parish and Town Councils...

The difference between a casual vacancy and a co-option

The co-option of a parish councillor occurs in two instances: When an ordinary vacancy has arisen on the parish council after the ordinary elections held every four years, or when a casual vacancy has arisen on the parish council and no poll (by-election) has been...

Professional Development for Clerks: CiLCA

Undertaking a professional qualification will expand your skill set, help you feel empowered and broaden your career opportunities and progression. Qualifications Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) – Level 3, foundation qualification provides...