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OCT
11

Job vacancy: Lewes Town Council

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Lewes Town Council is looking for an interim deputy town clerk to join their team.

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OCT
03

NALC publishes the 2022 edition of Points of Light

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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.

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OCT
03

NALC to conduct a survey on its future event delivery

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) will conduct a survey to collect feedback on how it should deliver its future events programme.

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SEP
28

The Civility and Respect Project releases a new video to encourage councils to take the pledge

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The Civility and Respect Project has released a new video to encourage local (parish and town) councils to sign up for its pledge.

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SEP
28

Contract Works Insurance

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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.

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SEP
20

No ifs, no buts - CCLA assessment of the latest Bank of England rate decision

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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.

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