GAPTC, Kerrin Wilkinson Streamlining Internal Audits Streamlining Audits: GAPTC’s Revised Internal Audit Service Yesterday, we hosted an information session to introduce our newly revised Internal Audit Service (IAS) and were thrilled to have so many ... IAS audit governance Nov 13, 2024 News
Norton, Richard Page GAPTC attends NALC AGM GAPTC Attends NALC AGM – Key Updates from Richard Page Last Thursday, GAPTC attended NALC’s AGM, represented by Richard Page. The meeting covered several important issues and decisions that will affec... AGM NALC consultations motions Nov 11, 2024 News
GAPTC, Kerrin Wilkinson Updated Guidance on Domains Updated Guidance on Website Accessibility Compliance As the deadline for the new website accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2AA) approaches, we’d like to remind all parish councils of the importance of e... Oct 24, 2024 News
GAPTC, Kerrin Wilkinson Martyn’s Law Update Martyn’s Law Update – A Guide for Local Councils Martyn’s Law, also known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, has been reintroduced to Parliament with the goal of improving public safety b... Martyn's Law Safety events security terrorism Oct 23, 2024 News
GAPTC, 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 wit... clerk compliance equality Oct 9, 2024 Guidance
GAPTC, 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 Sep 10, 2024 Guidance
NALC 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 2... meetings prayer religion Jul 30, 2024 Guidance
The Clerk's Working Hours Survey *The Clerk's Working Hours Survey: Key Findings and Recommendations* The Clerk’s Working Hours Survey revealed significant insights into the working conditions of clerks. Conducted by the Society of L... clerk health wellbeing working hours Jul 30, 2024 News
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. ... cafe climate energy Jul 30, 2024 Guidance
Mental Health Foundation 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 Jul 30, 2024 Guidance
GAPTC, 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 Jul 30, 2024 Guidance
GAPTC, 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 re... councillors governance Jul 30, 2024 Guidance