Democratic Services, Councillors Undertaking an effective Councillor Allowance Review – How SEE can support your council Mark Palmer, Development Director Friday 08 July 2022 The Members Allowances Regulations (2003) require all Councils to undertake a full...
The LGA have published supporting guidance which is aimed to help understanding and consistency of approach towards the Model Councillor Code of Conduct. The code, together with the guidance, has been designed to protect the democratic role, encourage good conduct,...
The judgement has now been published on whether councils have powers to hold meetings online beyond 7 May, and the outcome is unfortunately not as many we and many councils had hoped. The judgement states that when the Coronavirus Act powers lapse, councils will be...
Democratic Services Council overview and scrutiny Can add real value in these challenging and uncertain times Mark Palmer, Director of Development 12 October 2020 During these uncertain times, it will be imperative that councils and councillors listen to feedback from...
