INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIAL MEDIA - **PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE** - because of
wi-fi availability
When: Wednesday
29 March 2017 - 10:30am to 1:30pm
coffee/tea available from 10am
Where:
New Venue - Earley Town Council Offices, Radstock House, Radstock Lane, Earley
RG6 5UL
Recommended for:
Officers that have very little or no experience of Social Media but
are increasingly being asked to investigate or implement for their
Council
Session Overview:
This session is designed to give participants a very general and gentle
introduction into how Social Media has evolved including what is social media,
why use it and gain confidence in using it.
It is known that councils sometimes have a concern on how it is used and the
kind of engagement with users that might entail, good or bad.
Please note this
introduction to Social Media course is limited to 14 places and will be on a
first come first served basis - filling fast
Cost:
£10.00 + VAT per delegate for BALC Member Councils
£20.00 + VAT per delegate for Non-Member Councils
Includes hot drinks and session notes
Online booking form here
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
THE PLANNING FRAMEWORK TRAINING COURSE - ADDITIONAL COURSE NEW DATE
THE PLANNING
FRAMEWORK TRAINING COURSE - ADDITIONAL COURSE NEW DATE
****Following the sell out for The Planning Framework Course on Tuesday 7 March 2017 a further course has been arranged***
When: Tuesday 16 May 2017
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Registration and a sandwich buffet is included from 6:30pm for a prompt start at 7pm
Where: The Calcot Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD
Session Overview:
This session is designed to give councillors a greater understanding of the planning system and its context within the national agenda, as well as looking at ways in which the planning system has changed and is set to change and develop in the future. Topics include planning at national and local levels, how decisions are reached, making effective representations, development management, enforcement and penalties and appeals.
Who should Come: Recommended for Councillors on the Planning Committee and Councillors who wish to develop their knowledge in this area. Also suitable for officers who need to understand the Planning Framework
Session Benefits:
By the end of The Planning Framework Training Course you will:
****Following the sell out for The Planning Framework Course on Tuesday 7 March 2017 a further course has been arranged***
When: Tuesday 16 May 2017
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Registration and a sandwich buffet is included from 6:30pm for a prompt start at 7pm
Where: The Calcot Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD
Session Overview:
This session is designed to give councillors a greater understanding of the planning system and its context within the national agenda, as well as looking at ways in which the planning system has changed and is set to change and develop in the future. Topics include planning at national and local levels, how decisions are reached, making effective representations, development management, enforcement and penalties and appeals.
Who should Come: Recommended for Councillors on the Planning Committee and Councillors who wish to develop their knowledge in this area. Also suitable for officers who need to understand the Planning Framework
Session Benefits:
By the end of The Planning Framework Training Course you will:
- Understand the national and local planning framework
and the implications of Localism
- Be equipped to look at planning applications, knowing
the national/local context and be able to frame local council responses
using material considerations
£40.00 + VAT per delegate for BALC Member Councils
£80.00 + VAT per delegate for Non-Member Councils
Includes light buffet, refreshments and a briefing pack
Booking Form available here
CHAIRMANSHIP SKILLS COUNCILLOR TRAINING COURSE
CHAIRMANSHIP SKILLS COUNCILLOR TRAINING COURSE
When: Tuesday 13 June 2017 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Registration and a sandwich buffet available from
6.00pm for a prompt start at 6.30pm
Where: The Calcot Centre, Reading RG31 4XD
Who should come? The training is aimed at experienced Councillors especially those considering becoming the Chairman/Vice Chairman of their Council or Chairman of a Council Committee. Clerks are also welcome to attend.
What will it cover?
The role of the Chairman as specified in law establishing the responsibilities and duties
• Preparing and chairing meetings
• Handling discussion/reporting and reaching a decision
• Chairing a challenging meeting
• Handling conflict
• Professional conduct
Cost:
£40.00 + VAT per delegate for BALC Member Councils
£80.00 + VAT per delegate for Non-Member Councils
Includes refreshments and a briefing pack
Book here
When: Tuesday 13 June 2017 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Registration and a sandwich buffet available from
6.00pm for a prompt start at 6.30pm
Where: The Calcot Centre, Reading RG31 4XD
Who should come? The training is aimed at experienced Councillors especially those considering becoming the Chairman/Vice Chairman of their Council or Chairman of a Council Committee. Clerks are also welcome to attend.
What will it cover?
The role of the Chairman as specified in law establishing the responsibilities and duties
• Preparing and chairing meetings
• Handling discussion/reporting and reaching a decision
• Chairing a challenging meeting
• Handling conflict
• Professional conduct
Cost:
£40.00 + VAT per delegate for BALC Member Councils
£80.00 + VAT per delegate for Non-Member Councils
Includes refreshments and a briefing pack
Book here
FUNDAMENTAL COUNCILLOR TRAINING
FUNDAMENTAL
COUNCILLOR TRAINING
When: Tuesday 27 June 2017 – 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: The Calcot Centre, Reading RG31 4XD
Registration and a sandwich buffet included from 6pm for a prompt start at 6.30pm
Who should come? The training is aimed at Councillors who want an update/refresh and new Councillors alike. Clerks are also welcome to attend.
What does it cover?
• Roles and Responsibilities within the Council
• Meetings, Agenda, Minutes and the law
• Accountability and transparency with public money
Cost:
£40.00 + VAT per delegate for BALC Member Councils
£80.00 + VAT per delegate for Non-Member Councils
Includes light buffet, refreshments and a briefing pack
Online booking form here
When: Tuesday 27 June 2017 – 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: The Calcot Centre, Reading RG31 4XD
Registration and a sandwich buffet included from 6pm for a prompt start at 6.30pm
Who should come? The training is aimed at Councillors who want an update/refresh and new Councillors alike. Clerks are also welcome to attend.
What does it cover?
• Roles and Responsibilities within the Council
• Meetings, Agenda, Minutes and the law
• Accountability and transparency with public money
Cost:
£40.00 + VAT per delegate for BALC Member Councils
£80.00 + VAT per delegate for Non-Member Councils
Includes light buffet, refreshments and a briefing pack
Online booking form here
Thursday, 16 February 2017
Cookham Parish Council Clerk Vacancy
COOKHAM PARISH COUNCIL
VACANCY FOR POSITION OF
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL / RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER
SCP 30 - 34 £26,822 - £30,153 pro rata (30 hours)
Closing date: Thursday 23rd February 2017.
For more information please visit Cookham Parish Council website here
VACANCY FOR POSITION OF
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL / RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER
SCP 30 - 34 £26,822 - £30,153 pro rata (30 hours)
Closing date: Thursday 23rd February 2017.
For more information please visit Cookham Parish Council website here
Friday, 10 February 2017
Vacancy for a Clerk - Greenham Parish Council
GREENHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Vacancy for a Clerk
Greenham Parish Council needs a driven, motivated and high performing individual to take on the role of Clerk to the Council and drive the delivery of the Council's objectives.
Salary range SCP 30-34 - £26,822 - £30,153 p.a. (pro-rata)
depending on skills and experience.
Circa 25 hours per week (flexible working pattern to be agreed).
For more information please download the Recruitment Pack below
Recruitment Pack and more information here
Vacancy for a Clerk
Salary range SCP 30-34 - £26,822 - £30,153 p.a. (pro-rata)
depending on skills and experience.
Circa 25 hours per week (flexible working pattern to be agreed).
For more information please download the Recruitment Pack below
Recruitment Pack and more information here
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
NALC to lead sector led audit body to replace Audit Commission for Smaller Authorities
The Government has backed a proposal from the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) to lead the national procurement of audit for parish and town (local) councils and other smaller bodies from 2017.
In one of his first acts since becoming local government minister, Marcus Jones MP has rubber stamped plans by NALC to set up a ‘sector-led body’ to procure audit for smaller public sector bodies, working in partnership with the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) and the Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA).
The minister’s decision was discussed during his first meeting with NALC chairman Cllr Ken Browse and since followed up in a letter to the umbrella body for England’s 9,000 local councils.
The move follows the abolition of the Audit Commission in April of this year and is an early show support by the new government for NALC and an increasingly sector-led approach to supporting and promoting good governance in the parish sector, who have been described as England’s ‘localist powerhouse’ and are responsible for spending hundreds of millions of pounds of public money each year.
NALC has been calling for a move to a sector-led approach to appointing auditors since the former secretary of state for communities and local government, Eric Pickles MP – who was recently knighted by the Queen – announced plans to abolish the Audit Commission after the 2010 general election.
Throughout the passage of the Local Audit and Accountability Act – the legislation which closed down the independent public corporation which had existed for 33 years – NALC argued the process would be complex and costly if small public bodies such as parishes had to procure auditors themselves, proposing a self-financing body be set up to handle these responsibilities and also overseeing the quality and timeliness of auditors' work.
NALC has been working closely with the previous and new government on the future of audit for local councils, Internal Drainage Boards and Port Health Authorities, with the creation of one single body central to delivering shared objectives for increased transparency and a cost effective and quality audit regime.
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