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Important Announcement to all Members
At a meeting held on Saturday, 25th January 2025, the Executive Committee of GAPTC received expert legal advice on the legal status of the organisation. As a result, the Executive Committee approved the following two recommendations:
1. That GAPTC Transition to a Company Limited by Guarantee:
This change will modernise GAPTC’s legal structure and provide greater financial and operational security.
2. That GAPTC Formally changes its name to:
Gloucestershire Association of Local Councils (GALC)
This new name better reflects the organisation’s role in representing all local councils across the county and is in line with other NALC-affiliated County Associations.
Member councils may vote ONCE on EACH proposal, either electronically (via the GAPTC website) before the EGM or by appointing a delegate to vote on their behalf at the EGM.
Electronic voting takes place by clicking HERE.
Formal notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is hereby given. The Rescheduled EGM will be held on Thursday, 10 April via Zoom at which a decision on these two recommendations will be made.
Register to attend HERE
Funding for Cotswold councils
CDC is looking for projects that will boost the local economy, enhance community weelbeing or create new opportunities in the Cotswolds. Deadline 28 March. Find out more
Section 137 Expenditure Limit
The Section 137 expenditure limit for parish and town councils in England for the 2025/26 financial year is £11.10 per elector, up from £10.81 in 2024/25. The increase reflects the percentage rise in the retail price index between September 2023 and September 2024, in accordance with Schedule 12B of the Local Government Act 1972. Section 137 of the Act allows parish and town councils to incur expenditures for purposes that benefit their communities when no specific statutory power is available.
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Charlotte Parry, Brockworth Parish Council