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Throughout our sector, there are growing concerns about the impact bullying, harassment and intimidation is having on our councils, councillors and staff and the resulting effectiveness of local councils. In response, this Civility and Respect Project has been founded by the Civility and Respect Working Group and is supported by representatives from across our sector including Councils, County Associations, NALC, SLCC and One Voice Wales.

The primary aim of the project is to coordinate a programme of work designed to promote civility and respect in public life, including good governance, positive debate and to support the well-being of councillors, professional officers and staff.

The project team will keep you up to date with developments as the project progresses; this is the first project newsletter.

Key points covered in the newsletter include:

• Civility and Respect Project Mission

• Overview of the project

• Anti-bullying petition

• Local Government call for evidence regarding the abuse and intimidation of Councillors

• Bullying and harassment statement

Regular project updates will be available on HAPTC's website, tweets and bulletin.

Civility and Respect Newsletter (PDF, 406 Kb)

Fri, 19 Nov 2021

Tags: Councillors, Newsletter

Funding & Grants Bulletin November 2021

Funding & grants available for local communities and councils

Funding & Grants Bulletin November 2021 (PDF, 1.3 Mb)

Wed, 17 Nov 2021

Tags: Community

What can local councils do on climate change?

This report aims to paint an accurate picture of how climate change is being tackled by local (parish, town and community) councils and identify the challenges they face. In doing so, NALC can better understand how to support local councils in creating more sustainable communities.

What can local councils do on climate change? (PDF, 5.2 Mb)

Thu, 28 Oct 2021

Tags: Community

HAPTC Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 2021 07

Minutes of the HAPTC Executive Meeting 6th July 2021

HAPTC Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 2021 07 (PDF, 148 Kb)

Tue, 26 Oct 2021

Tags: HAPTC

HAPTC Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 2021 03

Minutes of the HAPTC Executive Meeting 19th March 2021

HAPTC Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 2021 03 (PDF, 167 Kb)

Tue, 26 Oct 2021

Tags: HAPTC

Website Accessibility and Publishing Guidelines

The guide aims to help local (parish, town and community) councils ensure their websites meet the needs of all users — especially those with disabilities or impairments that use assistive technology.

Website Accessibility and Publishing Guidelines (PDF, 2.1 Mb)

Tue, 19 Oct 2021

Tags: Community, Parish Council Guide/Toolkit

Courses from Breakthrough Communications

Details of the current courses being offered by Breakthrough Communications available to member councils; to book please email sue@haptc.org.uk

Courses from Breakthrough Communications (PDF, 89 Kb)

Thu, 14 Oct 2021

Tags: Event

HAPTC Subscription Formula Explained

How the HAPTC membership subscription formula works.

HAPTC Subscription Formula Explained (PDF, 46 Kb)

Fri, 08 Oct 2021

Tags: HAPTC

HR Bulletin Autumn 2021

What progress has been made on the Employment Bill?
Is Covid 19 still a serious danger in respect of employment rights?
Checks on workers from European Economic Area
Need to audit restrictive covenant clauses in employment contracts
Flexible Working Bill
How to manage the end of working from home
Employers named and shamed for breaching minimum wage regulations
Proposed legislation to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
Common health and safety errors by employers
Further help and/or advice

HR Bulletin Autumn 2021 (PDF, 294 Kb)

Fri, 08 Oct 2021

Tags: Employment

Points of Light 2021

The 2021 edition of Points of Light, highlights the excellent work local (parish, community and town) councils have done to support their communities.

Points of Light aims to promote good practice and raise awareness of the various services local councils facilitate. Managing the local water supply, providing free breakfast packs for families on low incomes, employing a family support worker, operating a discounted housing scheme and setting up a food bank are just some of the examples contained in this year's edition.

Points of Light is a collection of case studies that include summaries and information on the electorate, precept and expenditure that highlight the work of England's 10,000 local councils.