British Sign Language Act 2022
This Act makes British Sign Language an official language of England, Wales and Scotland. Its promotion will form part of the public sector equality duty. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/34/contents/enacted
The Charity Commission intends to broaden the scope of information supplied
This will directly impact on parish councils acting as charity trustees, making grants to charities and providing services under co-ordination agreement. Charities encouraged to have their say on changes to the Annual Return – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Action in rural Sussex survey
Rural Sussex – Rethinking our Local Places and Communities Action in rural Sussex (AirS) is inviting you to take part in our survey so we can better understand the needs and aspirations of your groups and their communities. The survey aims to identify areas for local people to work Read more…
Future of the planning system – Government response
Government response to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee report on The Future of the Planning System in England – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
ESALC Newsletter March 2022
ESALC Newsletter March 2022Dear Clerk, We cannot believe that the financial year has almost come to an end. Whilst 2022 has been more positive in the sense that Covid-19 restrictions have eased, and communities have been able to resume a sense of “normality” with many activities and social engagements being resurrected Read more…
National salary award 2021/2022
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published a new employment briefing on the national salary award for clerks and other employees employed under the terms of the model contract. NALC has been informed that the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC) has agreed on the new Read more…
Ukraine: What you can do to help
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukraine-what-you-can-do-to-help?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=ddb0930b-8699-44c7-a74a-0360bca456c4&utm_content=daily