Gloucestershire Association of Local Councils (GALC), Kerrin Wilkinson Making Reasonable Adjustments Supporting Council Clerks with Dyslexia: Making Reasonable Adjustments We were recently approached by a council looking for guidance on supporting their clerk, Selina, who was recently diagnosed with ... clerk compliance equality 9 Oct 2024
Gloucestershire Association of Local Councils (GALC), Kerrin Wilkinson 2024 Accessibility Deadline 2024 Accessibility Deadline: Ensure your Council is Compliant As many of you are aware, new website accessibility standards, known as WCAG 2.2AA, are set to come into effect next month. These standard... accessibility email website 10 Sept 2024
Prayers at Meetings Guidelines for Councils on Prayers at Meetings Councils have the right to include prayers or religious observances in their meetings following the Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Act 201... meetings prayer religion 30 Jul 2024
Kempley Home Energy Cafe Home Energy Café: A Community Effort to Promote Sustainable Living On October 29th, Kempley Village Hall hosted the Kempley Home Energy Café, an event dedicated to discussing home energy solutions. Th... cafe climate energy 30 Jul 2024
Supporting Mental Health for Clerks Supporting Mental Health for Clerks: A Guide for Councils Clerks often work alone, from home, and may experience a range of mental health challenges, from loneliness to stress from dealing with the pu... employment health wellbeing 30 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire Association of Local Councils (GALC), Kerrin Wilkinson Death of a Senior National Figure Guidelines for Councils on the Death of a Senior National Figure The passing of a senior national figure, such as a member of the Royal Family, necessitates special procedures for councils to follow. ... death funerals 30 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire Association of Local Councils (GALC), Kerrin Wilkinson Dual-Hatted Councillors Dual-Hatted Councillors: Balancing Roles in Local Governance Councillors who serve both parish and district or county councils, known as “dual-hatted” councillors, navigate a complex landscape of resp... councillors governance 30 Jul 2024
Gloucestershire Association of Local Councils (GALC), Kerrin Wilkinson A Legacy of Community and Recreation Celebrating the Gloucestershire Playing Fields Association: A Legacy of Community and Recreation The Gloucestershire Playing Fields Association (GPFA) has long been a vital force in promoting communit... playgrounds playing fields recreation sport 30 Jul 2024
The AGAR Made Easy AGAR: The Annual Governance And Accountability Return Made Easy As a busy Council Clerk or Responsible Financial Officer (RFO), a smooth sailing Year End is likely at the top of your wish list. The pe... AGAR audit governance procedure 30 Jul 2024
When no one wants to be Chair When no one wants to be Chair: What to do when the chair resigns and there are no volunteers to fill the vacancy As per paragraph 25 of Legal Topic Note (LTN) 8, section 15 of the Local Government Act... chairperson election governance vacancy 15 Jul 2024
GCC Vehicle-Activated Signs Vehicle-Activate Signs: Guidance on Prioritisation, Implementation and Maintenance Gloucestershire County Council has devised comprehensive guidance to assist officers in selecting suitable sites for ... Highways/Roads Safety VAS 20 Mar 2024
Website Accessibility for Local Councils Website Accessibility for Local Councils: Understanding Accessibility Regulations for Public Sector Websites and Apps In today's digital age, accessibility is crucial for ensuring inclusivity and equa... accessibility digital website 19 Mar 2024
