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Member Bulletin 18 07 19
The latest edition of HAPTC's regular email bulletin to all member councils is now available to view on the HAPTC website.
The previous 5 versions can also been seen in the documents section using the filter "Newsletter".
Posted: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:50 by Sue Campbell
Oak Processionary Moth removal
This case study relates to the response to a recent outbreak of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) which was detected on land belonging to North Mymms Parish Council and outlines the actions required to ensure the successful management of OPM.
Since that outbreak there have been further nests identified in London and Home Counties area including at least one in Hertfordshire. There is a growing national concern... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:15 by Sue Campbell
NALC Legal Update June 2019
Use of secret ballots
The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 – update
Public participation – naming individuals?
Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:41 by Sue Campbell
Funding & Grants Bulletin June 2019
Funding and grants available to local communities and Parish, Town and Community Councils
Posted: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:08 by Sue Campbell
National Loneliness Awareness Week
In support of National Loneliness Awareness Week, NALC published 50 case studies demonstrating how local councils of all sizes are getting involved to help tackle loneliness, a problem which increases the likelihood of premature mortality by 26%. The case studies featured identify activity taken to counter loneliness amongst older and younger people, the unemployed and those with dementia, including... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:20 by Sue Campbell
NALC Study Tour and Larger Councils Committee; Recognition of the work of Hertfordshire Councils
A delegation comprising NALC's Larger Councils Committee and several local (Parish, Town and Community) Councils from across England visited Bishop's Stortford Town Council for the annual NALC Study Tour on 10/11 June. The theme was community transport for adult social care. Two of the Town Council's community minibuses transported colleagues around the town to visit and gain an insight into the delivery... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:32 by Sue Campbell
National Precept Statistics 2019-2020
Analysis by NALC of the precept data for 2019-20.
Posted: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:01 by Sue Campbell
TOWN & PARISH COUNCILS - VE DAY 75 - 8TH MAY 2020
I have pleasure in outlining plans for VE Day 75, being organised to celebrate and commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day.
The 8th May 1945 was the day peace emerged after nearly six years of war, so the 75th anniversary on 8th May 2020 represents an important milestone in our history. I am sure you will agree that we cannot let this day pass without reflecting on the enormous sacrifice, courage... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 14 May 2019 17:08 by Sue Campbell
Making Tax Digital
How will Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT will affect local Councils?
Posted: Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:47 by Sue Campbell
