Section 137
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has informed us of an increase in the Section 137 expenditure limit for parish and town councils in England for the 2026/27 financial year. The new limit is £11.60 per elector, up from £11.10 in 2025/26. Section 137 of the Act allows parish and town Read more
Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council: Town Clerk
Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 23rd January 2026. Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Rate of Pay: NJC scale SCP 33 – 58 (£44,075 – £80,821), dependent on experience and qualifications
ESALC Winter Newsletter 2025
Please see the following link to read our Winter newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0bd3ee42e3e4/salc-newsletter-launch-8977009?e=dd0916c64a
Legionella Compliance Training 2026
If you’re responsible for a building, rental property, school, parish council or workplace, you have a legal duty to manage Legionella risks. Dee Thornton offers a training course that gives you the exact steps you must take to stay legally compliant, avoid penalties and prevent unnecessary outsourcing costs. This 1.5–2 Read more
Assertion 10
NALC have launched a brand-new Assertion 10 Hub, providing parish and town councils with a comprehensive collection of tools, guidance and policies to help strengthen governance and compliance with the new Assertion 10 of the Annual Governance Statement. The hub brings together several new and existing resources, including a refreshed Read more
Create or update a local plan using the new system
New guidance has just been published by the government: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/create-or-update-a-local-plan-using-the-new-system
CiLCA 2026
Details are now available for those keen to begin their CiLCA qualification in 2026. For further information, see the link below.