Reconvened Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

Reconvened EGM

Firstly, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all councils who have already submitted their votes or attended the recent EGM regarding the proposed transition of the Gloucestershire Association of Parish & Town Councils (GAPTC) to a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG), and the accompanying proposal to change our name to the Gloucestershire Association of Local Councils (GALC).

While there has been strong engagement, the EGM held last week was not quorate. Under our constitution, we are now required to reconvene the EGM within one month, with a reduced quorum requirement of 15 member councils, to enable a decision to be made on these important matters.

I am therefore giving formal notice that the Reconvened Extraordinary General Meeting.

Note: Votes already submitted won't be counted until the Reconvened EGM.

Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible by registering.

Why This Matters:

The proposed move to a CLG structure, alongside the name change to GALC, reflects our commitment to:

•         Enhancing legal and financial protections for councils and members.

•         Improving governance, transparency, and accountability.

•         Securing long-term resilience and alignment with national standards.

•         Continuing to provide high-quality support to Gloucestershire’s parish and town councils.

Importantly, the transition will not affect the democratic role of member councils—your voice and guidance will remain at the heart of the Association’s work. We also remain a non-profit organisation, ensuring all resources are reinvested in supporting our members.

We appreciate the input and engagement of councils to date and encourage all councils to take part in finalising this important decision.

If you require further information or wish to discuss any aspect of this change, please contact:

Chris Haine, CEO

Tel: 01452 883388 (Office) | Mob: 07576 473149