Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Charlotte Haines Why every employee needs a contract In the UK, every employee is legally entitled to a *written contract*. If you don’t have one yet, *it’s not too late*—and it's essential for clarity and compliance. For councils, a *digital version o... Jun 18, 2025 Payroll
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Holiday entitlement for employees *" Annual leave begins to build up (accrue) as soon as a worker starts their job". - HMRC * Holiday entitlement will be set out in the Contract of Employment. This will normally always be based on ... Jun 18, 2025 Payroll
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Notes of meeting 17th June 2025 Speaker: Chris Bally, East Suffolk Council, Chief Executive and Cllr Paul Ashton, East Suffolk Council, Deputy Leader of the Council Click on this link to view and download the slide presentation [1] ... Jun 18, 2025 East Suffolk Area Forum News
Sophie Brouillet Getting your message across Effective communication is essential—whether you’re promoting a local wildlife initiative, leading a community project, or simply trying to get your message heard. In this practical and engaging sess... Jun 17, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Have your say A new survey giving residents the opportunity to shape the future of councils and public services in Suffolk has been launched. It’s part of the Government plan to reshape and streamline councils in S... Jun 10, 2025 Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Budget requirements for re-organisation plan Following the Government’s decision to place Suffolk on its Devolution Priority Programme (DPP), Suffolk County Council is to propose a budget of £1.9 million to ensure it has the right capacity, expe... Jun 10, 2025 Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Sea Link - RR from Suffolk CC **Relevant representations** Suffolk County Council have submitted relevant representations in relation to Sea Link - use the link below to view the full letter. View letter [1] [1] https://suffo... Jun 10, 2025 NSIP update
Sophie Brouillet Pond restoration and conservation Join Carl Sayer: *Professor of Limnology & Freshwater Ecology, University College London and a co-founder and Director of the Norfolk Ponds Project (NPP) *as he partners with the Brecks Fen Edge and R... Jun 9, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Parish meetings AGAR submission - limited assurance review If your answer to this is yes, this blog provides the information of what the authority needs to do. *Complete the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) Form3 PM. * Click on this link to ... SALC news / update for members Jun 6, 2025 Preparing for Audit
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Laura Sampson Parish meetings AGAR submission - exemption Is your Parish Meeting under £25,000 for gross income and gross expenditure and able to claim exemption? If your answer to this is yes, this blog provides the information of what the authority needs t... SALC news / update for members Jun 6, 2025 Preparing for Audit
Suffolk Association of Local Councils, Sally Longmate Caring Company Award Programme Suffolk Family Carers, in partnership with Suffolk County Council, has proudly launched the * Caring Company Award Programme * across our county, offering Bronze. Silver and Gold status. * Why? * b... Jun 4, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Claire Pizzey Mastering the Multi-Council Clerk Life More and more clerks are now taking on roles across multiple parish councils, a sign of both their growing expertise and the increasing demand for skilled local governance support. But with that flexi... Jun 3, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
