Our very own Head Accountant, Hannah Driver, talks through the basics of local council finance and how to streamline processes for a straight forward year-end in the "Local Council Accounting - From Zero to Hero" webinar.
Teresa Clotilde Ojeda Sánchez: La Oficina Nacional de Defensa Nacional y Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (ODENAGED) del Ministerio de Educación (MINEDU) pone a nuestra disposición la "Guia metodológica: lúdica y de apertura a la educación formal", en el marco del curso virtual Formación de Promotores en Educación en Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres y Cambio Climático
The Power of Community Newsletters: A Case Study from Wolverton and Greenleys...Scribe
YOU WILL DISCOVER:
The engaging history and evolution of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter
Strategies for producing a successful community newsletter and generating income through advertising
The decision-making process behind moving newsletter design from in-house to outsourcing and its impacts
Dive into the success story of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter in this insightful webinar. Hear from Mandy Shipp and Jemma English about the newsletter's journey from its inception to becoming a vital part of their community's communication, including its history, production process, and revenue generation through advertising. Discover the reasons behind outsourcing its design and the benefits this brought. Ideal for anyone involved in community engagement or interested in starting their own newsletter.
Everything you need to know about your Parish or Town council website & .gov....Scribe
YOU WILL DISCOVER:
Steps to Ensure Website Accessibility and Compliance
Key Web Content Accessibility Guideline Changes in October 2024
Benefits and Process of Acquiring a .gov.uk Domain
Mark Tomkins, Founder of Aubergine and author of the NALC Web Accessibility Handbook, to understand the crucial elements of creating and maintaining a council website that is accessible, compliant, and secure. This webinar will cover everything from the upcoming move to the WCAG 2.2 AA standards in October 2024, to the advantages and process of acquiring a .gov.uk domain for your council.
Clerk Smarter, Not Harder - Productivity Tips for Parish and Town ClerksScribe
The document provides productivity tips for clerks to help them work smarter, not harder. It discusses common time management challenges clerks face and presents 10 tactics and 10 tools to improve productivity. The tactics include clearing your mind, using the two minute rule to complete small tasks immediately, prioritizing tasks with the Eisenhower matrix, eating your frog/tackling the biggest task first, combating Parkinson's law by setting deadlines, creating a daily to-do list with the 1-3-5 rule, and using habits and the Seinfeld method to build chains of productivity. The tools suggested include using voice assistants, note taking apps, task managers, group messaging, Google Docs for collaboration, scheduling apps, self-tracking
Teresa Clotilde Ojeda Sánchez: La Oficina Nacional de Defensa Nacional y Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (ODENAGED) del Ministerio de Educación (MINEDU) pone a nuestra disposición la "Guia metodológica: lúdica y de apertura a la educación formal", en el marco del curso virtual Formación de Promotores en Educación en Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres y Cambio Climático
The Power of Community Newsletters: A Case Study from Wolverton and Greenleys...Scribe
YOU WILL DISCOVER:
The engaging history and evolution of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter
Strategies for producing a successful community newsletter and generating income through advertising
The decision-making process behind moving newsletter design from in-house to outsourcing and its impacts
Dive into the success story of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter in this insightful webinar. Hear from Mandy Shipp and Jemma English about the newsletter's journey from its inception to becoming a vital part of their community's communication, including its history, production process, and revenue generation through advertising. Discover the reasons behind outsourcing its design and the benefits this brought. Ideal for anyone involved in community engagement or interested in starting their own newsletter.
Everything you need to know about your Parish or Town council website & .gov....Scribe
YOU WILL DISCOVER:
Steps to Ensure Website Accessibility and Compliance
Key Web Content Accessibility Guideline Changes in October 2024
Benefits and Process of Acquiring a .gov.uk Domain
Mark Tomkins, Founder of Aubergine and author of the NALC Web Accessibility Handbook, to understand the crucial elements of creating and maintaining a council website that is accessible, compliant, and secure. This webinar will cover everything from the upcoming move to the WCAG 2.2 AA standards in October 2024, to the advantages and process of acquiring a .gov.uk domain for your council.
Clerk Smarter, Not Harder - Productivity Tips for Parish and Town ClerksScribe
The document provides productivity tips for clerks to help them work smarter, not harder. It discusses common time management challenges clerks face and presents 10 tactics and 10 tools to improve productivity. The tactics include clearing your mind, using the two minute rule to complete small tasks immediately, prioritizing tasks with the Eisenhower matrix, eating your frog/tackling the biggest task first, combating Parkinson's law by setting deadlines, creating a daily to-do list with the 1-3-5 rule, and using habits and the Seinfeld method to build chains of productivity. The tools suggested include using voice assistants, note taking apps, task managers, group messaging, Google Docs for collaboration, scheduling apps, self-tracking
Wolverton & Greenleys Reaching the whole community.pptxScribe
This document provides information about Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council and their efforts to engage with the whole community, including youth. It discusses how the Town Council has established a Community Youth Council of 10 youth councillors who meet bi-weekly and are given their own budget to plan projects. It also describes two youth engagement projects the Town Council supports - a weekly youth club held at a local coffee shop that has engaged over 170 young people, and a lunch club for adults and families that provides meals and social support. The document emphasizes establishing partnerships and finding funding sources like grants to support community programs without using the Town Council budget.
Local Markets Supporting Local Communities .pptx.pdfScribe
Join NAMBA Chief Executive, David Preston, for an introduction to NAMBA, the history of markets and why markets are important within the community. David has spent his entire career working with local councils, communities and markets, previously serving 44 years at Oswestry Town Council, including 35 years as Town Clerk. David will share how local councils can be market authorities along with the opportunities and challenges of markets. He will also be discussing the NABMA National Retail Markets Survey 2022, and #MarketsFirst Campaign 2023/24.
Happiness, Confidence & Stress Management for Clerks by Beckie Whitehouse Scribe
Unlock the secrets to a more productive and fulfilling life with the highlights from our recent Productivity Workshop! Join Beckie Whitehouse as she shares invaluable tips and strategies to enhance your daily routine. From time management to prioritization, and even a sprinkle of gratitude, this workshop covers it all.
Sally Diaz - From Divided Council Meetings to Christmas DinnersScribe
This document provides tips for uniting a divided local council. It recommends getting to know each councillor personally, making them feel appreciated for their volunteer work, and holding an informal brainstorming session with food and drinks to discuss plans in a sociable environment. The councillors should be split into mixed groups and given tasks to complete together to encourage collaboration. Highlighting what the council can achieve through unity and emphasizing each member's skills and contributions can help unite the members.
Tom Clay - Coming Together to Create a Vision for Your CouncilScribe
This document outlines a 5-step process for parish and town councils to create a simple strategic plan:
1. Work out where you are by collecting feedback and identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
2. Create a strategy by setting a vision, goals, objectives and budget in plain English.
3. Develop a plan with SMART targets, key performance indicators, and specific objectives.
4. Implement the plan by publicizing it, providing training, and establishing systems and procedures.
5. Regularly review and update the plan as needed with an annual comprehensive review.
Benn Minshall - Exploring Applications of ChatGPTScribe
This document discusses how ChatGPT can help local councils operate more efficiently. It provides examples of how ChatGPT can be used for customer service, community engagement, decision making support, and more. Some benefits include 24/7 accessibility and assistance with routine tasks. Challenges that need consideration include ensuring the "human" element remains, information needs to be tailored, and accessibility for all residents. The document concludes that ChatGPT offers endless future possibilities if used correctly in partnership with humans.
Victoria Burroughes - The Role of Internet of Things in the Future of Smart C...Scribe
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses the creation of a national network of walking routes in Great Britain that connect towns and cities. The routes have been drafted but need to be walked on the ground to verify them. Councils are encouraged to empower their communities to get involved in walking the routes. The principles for the routes include being safe, accessible, direct, off-road, and enjoyable. Councils are asked to help by walking routes themselves, sharing information with parishioners, following the Slow Ways social media, and discussing Slow Ways at council meetings. The goals are to increase walking activity, active travel, and accessibility.
Jez Hall - Unlocking Community Power: The Potential of Participatory BudgetingScribe
This document summarizes participatory budgeting (PB), which directly involves local people in deciding funding priorities and spending for a portion of the public budget. PB is defined as having real money allocated, not just being a consultation, with processes co-designed by residents. The document discusses models of PB including participatory grants and mainstream PB shaping local government services. It outlines findings from a review of PB in Gwent, Wales, which found it improved social connections and civic participation. The document encourages involving residents in design, stakeholder collaboration, and keeping PB processes fun and people-focused.
The Money Maze - Navigating Financial Accounting for Small Parish CouncilsScribe
When it comes to navigating the intricacies of local council accounting, the maze of rules, regulations and responsibilities can often seem daunting. Regardless of size, every local council is tasked with managing public funds with utmost transparency and diligence, and the task is no less challenging for smaller Parish Councils.
That being said, where the gross income or gross expenditure falls under £25,000 for a Parish Council for the financial year, some specialised rules and simplifications apply. These guidelines offer an opportunity for councils to streamline their processes without compromising on accountability or transparency.
This presentation will offer an introduction for those managing small Parish Councils, on a Receipts & Payments basis, helping you to understand the unique aspects of financial accounting in this threshold.
Cyber Security & Awareness for Local CouncilsScribe
This document discusses data breaches and cybercrime risks facing councils. It notes that fraud and cybercrime now cost the UK economy over £27 billion per year. Common cyber threats include ransomware, phishing, spear phishing, and CEO fraud. The document provides examples of data breaches councils have experienced and recent fines from the ICO. It outlines GDPR requirements and recommends steps councils can take to protect themselves, such as user education, secure configurations, malware protection, and considering cyber liability insurance.
Our very own Head Accountant, Hannah Driver, talks through the basics of local council finance and how to streamline processes in the "Local Council Accounting - From Zero to Hero" webinar.
5 Key Legal Documents for Town & Parish CouncilsScribe
Guest speaker Alex Saunders, Partner at Leathes Prior Solicitors, recently joined us at the Scribe Academy to share the secrets to protecting your Council from legal risks and unveil the key legal documents that are absolute must-haves for every Council!
This presentation covers:
- The essentials of legal document management for Parish & Town Councils
- Protecting your Council from legal risks
- The key legal documents every Council needs
Wolverton & Greenleys Reaching the whole community.pptxScribe
This document provides information about Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council and their efforts to engage with the whole community, including youth. It discusses how the Town Council has established a Community Youth Council of 10 youth councillors who meet bi-weekly and are given their own budget to plan projects. It also describes two youth engagement projects the Town Council supports - a weekly youth club held at a local coffee shop that has engaged over 170 young people, and a lunch club for adults and families that provides meals and social support. The document emphasizes establishing partnerships and finding funding sources like grants to support community programs without using the Town Council budget.
Local Markets Supporting Local Communities .pptx.pdfScribe
Join NAMBA Chief Executive, David Preston, for an introduction to NAMBA, the history of markets and why markets are important within the community. David has spent his entire career working with local councils, communities and markets, previously serving 44 years at Oswestry Town Council, including 35 years as Town Clerk. David will share how local councils can be market authorities along with the opportunities and challenges of markets. He will also be discussing the NABMA National Retail Markets Survey 2022, and #MarketsFirst Campaign 2023/24.
Happiness, Confidence & Stress Management for Clerks by Beckie Whitehouse Scribe
Unlock the secrets to a more productive and fulfilling life with the highlights from our recent Productivity Workshop! Join Beckie Whitehouse as she shares invaluable tips and strategies to enhance your daily routine. From time management to prioritization, and even a sprinkle of gratitude, this workshop covers it all.
Sally Diaz - From Divided Council Meetings to Christmas DinnersScribe
This document provides tips for uniting a divided local council. It recommends getting to know each councillor personally, making them feel appreciated for their volunteer work, and holding an informal brainstorming session with food and drinks to discuss plans in a sociable environment. The councillors should be split into mixed groups and given tasks to complete together to encourage collaboration. Highlighting what the council can achieve through unity and emphasizing each member's skills and contributions can help unite the members.
Tom Clay - Coming Together to Create a Vision for Your CouncilScribe
This document outlines a 5-step process for parish and town councils to create a simple strategic plan:
1. Work out where you are by collecting feedback and identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
2. Create a strategy by setting a vision, goals, objectives and budget in plain English.
3. Develop a plan with SMART targets, key performance indicators, and specific objectives.
4. Implement the plan by publicizing it, providing training, and establishing systems and procedures.
5. Regularly review and update the plan as needed with an annual comprehensive review.
Benn Minshall - Exploring Applications of ChatGPTScribe
This document discusses how ChatGPT can help local councils operate more efficiently. It provides examples of how ChatGPT can be used for customer service, community engagement, decision making support, and more. Some benefits include 24/7 accessibility and assistance with routine tasks. Challenges that need consideration include ensuring the "human" element remains, information needs to be tailored, and accessibility for all residents. The document concludes that ChatGPT offers endless future possibilities if used correctly in partnership with humans.
Victoria Burroughes - The Role of Internet of Things in the Future of Smart C...Scribe
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document discusses the creation of a national network of walking routes in Great Britain that connect towns and cities. The routes have been drafted but need to be walked on the ground to verify them. Councils are encouraged to empower their communities to get involved in walking the routes. The principles for the routes include being safe, accessible, direct, off-road, and enjoyable. Councils are asked to help by walking routes themselves, sharing information with parishioners, following the Slow Ways social media, and discussing Slow Ways at council meetings. The goals are to increase walking activity, active travel, and accessibility.
Jez Hall - Unlocking Community Power: The Potential of Participatory BudgetingScribe
This document summarizes participatory budgeting (PB), which directly involves local people in deciding funding priorities and spending for a portion of the public budget. PB is defined as having real money allocated, not just being a consultation, with processes co-designed by residents. The document discusses models of PB including participatory grants and mainstream PB shaping local government services. It outlines findings from a review of PB in Gwent, Wales, which found it improved social connections and civic participation. The document encourages involving residents in design, stakeholder collaboration, and keeping PB processes fun and people-focused.
The Money Maze - Navigating Financial Accounting for Small Parish CouncilsScribe
When it comes to navigating the intricacies of local council accounting, the maze of rules, regulations and responsibilities can often seem daunting. Regardless of size, every local council is tasked with managing public funds with utmost transparency and diligence, and the task is no less challenging for smaller Parish Councils.
That being said, where the gross income or gross expenditure falls under £25,000 for a Parish Council for the financial year, some specialised rules and simplifications apply. These guidelines offer an opportunity for councils to streamline their processes without compromising on accountability or transparency.
This presentation will offer an introduction for those managing small Parish Councils, on a Receipts & Payments basis, helping you to understand the unique aspects of financial accounting in this threshold.
Cyber Security & Awareness for Local CouncilsScribe
This document discusses data breaches and cybercrime risks facing councils. It notes that fraud and cybercrime now cost the UK economy over £27 billion per year. Common cyber threats include ransomware, phishing, spear phishing, and CEO fraud. The document provides examples of data breaches councils have experienced and recent fines from the ICO. It outlines GDPR requirements and recommends steps councils can take to protect themselves, such as user education, secure configurations, malware protection, and considering cyber liability insurance.
Our very own Head Accountant, Hannah Driver, talks through the basics of local council finance and how to streamline processes in the "Local Council Accounting - From Zero to Hero" webinar.
5 Key Legal Documents for Town & Parish CouncilsScribe
Guest speaker Alex Saunders, Partner at Leathes Prior Solicitors, recently joined us at the Scribe Academy to share the secrets to protecting your Council from legal risks and unveil the key legal documents that are absolute must-haves for every Council!
This presentation covers:
- The essentials of legal document management for Parish & Town Councils
- Protecting your Council from legal risks
- The key legal documents every Council needs
Presentation by Julie Topoleski, CBO’s Director of Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis, at the 16th Annual Meeting of the OECD Working Party of Parliamentary Budget Officials and Independent Fiscal Institutions.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity JourneyAggregage
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters — emphasizing trust, engagement, and community!
Indira awas yojana housing scheme renamed as PMAYnarinav14
Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) played a significant role in addressing rural housing needs in India. It emerged as a comprehensive program for affordable housing solutions in rural areas, predating the government’s broader focus on mass housing initiatives.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos