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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published the 2022 edition of Points of Light, highlighting local (parish and town) councils' excellent work to support their communities.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) will conduct a survey to collect feedback on how it should deliver its future events programme.
The Civility and Respect Project has released a new video to encourage local (parish and town) councils to sign up for its pledge.
Author: Lee Cleaver, sales development account broker at BHIB Councils Insurance
A new building or extension project sometimes takes months or even years to come to fruition. Designing, planning, funding, and arranging contractors to carry out the works are detailed and time-consuming tasks. By the time you are ready to start in earnest, what thought has been given to what could go wrong? Insurance is almost always one of the last things on people’s minds, and yet a carefully considered insurance programme surrounding the contract works can also take some time to compile.
Author: Rob Evans, senior portfolio manager at CCLA
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to increase its Official Bank Rate by 0.50% to 1.75% - its highest rate since 2008. The Bank’s move was the biggest single increase since 1995, also marking the sixth consecutive rate hike since last December.