SALC, Sally Longmate CiLCA 2026 Portfolio Are you considering CiLCA? ** The Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification for local council officers and clerks in England and Wales. D... Dec 16, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
SALC, Laura Sampson Local Nature Recovery Strategy New guides for recovering nature across Suffolk** Suffolk’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy was published at the end of October. Created in partnership with Norfolk, the strategy sets out where ... Dec 15, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
SALC, Sally Longmate Join the SALC team **New opportunity** We are offering an exciting new opportunity to join our small team as an NSIPs Engagement Coordinator. You will lead efforts to support local councils and parish meetings in navi... Dec 11, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Claire Pizzey Delay to the Suffolk and Norfolk mayoral elections You may have seen reports indicating that the Government is minded delaying the inaugural mayoral elections for Norfolk and Suffolk. These elections were originally scheduled for May 2026 but may now ... Dec 5, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS
Claire Pizzey New Councillor Welcome Pack Template Now Available Welcoming new councillors into their role is one of the most important steps a council can take to build confidence, clarity, and good governance from day one. To help councils support their newly ele... Nov 25, 2025 Members only information
SALC, Sally Longmate Westminster discussion on On * 30th October * , I attended Westminster by invitation from * James Cartlidge MP and Cllr. Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council, * as part of a * Parliamentary Leaders’ Discussion a... Nov 25, 2025 Devolution and Local Government Re-organisation
SALC, Kirsty White New Armed Forces Covenant pledge for Suffolk A new pledge to support our serving and former personnel has been signed by Suffolk County Council. The council is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, a formal pledge by the nation to ensu... Nov 18, 2025 Members only information
Claire Pizzey What the SALC 2025 Internal Audits are telling us As we approach the end of another audit cycle, the findings from SALC’s 2025 internal audits provide a clear picture of how local councils across Suffolk are performing. The good news? Most counci... Nov 17, 2025 Members only information
Sophie Brouillet Brandeston Parish Council Parish clerk & RFO role (4hrs per week) * * Temporary Appointment (Maternity cover): 29 December 2025 – 27 November 2026 * Key responsibilities: * * * Act as the Council’s Proper Officer and ensure co... SALC news / update for members Nov 11, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
Sophie Brouillet Herringswell Parish Council Parish clerk & RFO role (2hrs per week) * * Purpose of Role :* To support the Parish Council by handling administration, finance, and communication, ensuring the Council meets its legal duties and se... SALC news / update for members Oct 30, 2025 VACANCY FEATURE
SALC, Laura Sampson Summary of West Suffolk Parish Liaison meeting held 21st October 2025 Cllr Wayne Bland, SALC Board Member for the West Suffolk area, attended this recent parish liaison meeting on behalf of SALC. Summary of what was presented is detailed below: There were two members o... Oct 29, 2025 West Suffolk Area Forum News
SALC, Laura Sampson The Well Minds booklet The *Well Minds booklet* is a new mental health and wellbeing resource that has been created to support residents of all ages across the county to manage their mental health and emotional wellbeing th... Oct 29, 2025 SALC NEWS and BLOGS