NALC’s new banking webpage to address local council concerns
Over the last few years, parish and town councils have communicated their frustration to NALC and county associations that high street and other banks do not understand what they are, how they work or what sector they fit into. Local councils must, however, be able to...
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership Update January 2024
Warwickshire County Council Officer, Fay Cannon, presented the new Central Reporting System for Speed Concerns to representatives of Town and Parish Councils at the January Reference Group meeting. Speeding in communities is one of the priorities for the Warwickshire...
Stratford-on-Avon District Community Climate Change Fund (CCCF)
From WCAVA to all Stratford-on-Avon District Councils Stratford-on-Avon District Council has created a Community Climate Change Fund (CCCF). The purpose of the CCCF is to enable the delivery of climate change-focused projects within the communities of...
Procurement Thresholds
Briefing provided by The Parkinson Partnership - Download available here The thresholds for public procurement have changed from 1 January 2024. Public contracts, with an estimated value (including VAT, since 1 January 2022): over £214,904 (previously £213,477) for...
Benefits of a gov.uk domain name
The Central Digital and Data Office wishes to increase the adoption and secure use of ‘.gov.uk’ domains and modern cloud services linked to these domains across English Parish Councils, Parish Meetings, and small Town Councils. Parish and Town councils are the first...
Planning for Emergencies in the Community
“When you first think of a major flood, property damage and even potentially a risk to health, that’s overwhelming and we all felt there’s nothing we can do. But actually, there is. Relatively simple tasks can make a difference.” Community group training participant,...
New Holiday Regulations from April 2024
Implications on pay for Council employees when new holiday regulations come into effect from April 2024
Warwickshire Local Nature Partnership Conference
The LNP held its 2023 conference on 13th November, titled ‘Nature’s Recovery’, with a focus on the development of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Warwickshire
Tackling climate change and protecting nature in our council and communities
they can lead the way towards a more sustainable and resilient future
Great British Spring Clean 2023
Back for its eighth year, Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean runs from 17 March to 2 April. WALC asked member Councils whether they had or were taking part in litter picking activity and the answer was swift. Yes, many of you are! Bidford-on-Avon provided...