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ICO Publication Scheme

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Karen Wheeler

ICO Publication Scheme

Parish/Community Council * * *I* *CO expect Parish/Community Councils to make the information in this definition document available unless* it does not hold the information; *the information i...

Oct 22, 2025

Lotting of Ancient Woodlands

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Karen Wheeler

Lotting of Ancient Woodlands

*Executive Summary* Lotting of ancient woodlands is a growing threat now on a scale requiring national policy and co-ordinated action. Previous enquiries and reports urged action to prevent furt...

Oct 22, 2025

Election flyer - adapt for your council

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Karen Wheeler

Election flyer - adapt for your council

Enter your council name, logo and details here Stand for what you believe in The next elections for Parish and Town councils are DAY MONTH YEAR Become a Parish or Town Councillor The best wa...

Oct 22, 2025

Changing Planet Stories

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Changing Planet Stories

Please visit * None [1] http://www.vimeo.com/changingplanetstories * [2] to share four tales for younger people to stream and watch which explore the climate emergency – Stories for a Changing Plan...

Oct 9, 2025

Free webinar on Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - also known as Martyn's Law

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Free webinar on Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - also known as Martyn's Law

You are invited to attend an upcoming webinar on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also commonly known as Martyn’s Law. *Agenda for the Webinar* Provide an overview of the Terrorism P...

Oct 6, 2025

Does your council have elections in May 2026?

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Does your council have elections in May 2026?

If your council has elections in May 2026, come along to a free online session with NALC! The first session on 17 October is aimed at councillors who would like to promote candidacy at the elections,...

Sep 4, 2025

Carbon Literacy Action Day 2025 is on the horizon!

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Carbon Literacy Action Day 2025 is on the horizon!

Carbon Literacy Action Day (CLAD) 2025 is just two months away. Mark your calendars for the 10th to the 13th of November and join the Carbon Literacy Project for the world’s largest education and acti...

Aug 27, 2025

Should Town and Parish Councils be Apolitical?

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Should Town and Parish Councils be Apolitical?

Should town and parish councils be apolitical? Party politics in town and parish councils is a contentious topic, with arguments for and against local councillors being part of a political party. The ...

Aug 12, 2025

Local Government Pay Agreement 2025-2026

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Local Government Pay Agreement 2025-2026

The National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC) has reached an agreement on rates of pay applicable from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. We encourage employers to implement this pay awar...

Jul 24, 2025

The Parish Councillor's Guide by Paul Clayden - £15.95

Junari Ltd, Junari Administrator

The Parish Councillor's Guide by Paul Clayden - £15.95

*This ever-popular book, regarded as invaluable for all parish councillors and clerks, was updated in 2009 (20th edition) to reflect the large amount of new legislation affecting parish and community ...

Jul 3, 2025

The Public Sector Mapping Agreement

Junari Ltd, Junari Administrator

The Public Sector Mapping Agreement

The Public Sector Mapping Agreement (PSMA) offers town, parish and community councils the opportunity to access a range of Ordnance Survey products. The PSMA will enable you to share that data between...

Jul 3, 2025

Plunkett Foundation - Community Shops and Pubs

Junari Ltd, Junari Administrator

Plunkett Foundation - Community Shops and Pubs

The Plunkett Foundation (based in Woodstock) offer assistance to people involved in setting up and running community-owned village shops and pubs. The Plunkett Foundation, a membership organisation, ...

Jul 3, 2025

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