A well-attended forum, likely due to the fact that the guest speaker, Marjorie Barnes, Head of Regional Affairs and Development from Sizewell C who presented an update to the forum and took various questions. A number of additional documents are due to be received by SALC as mentioned at the forum and will be added here in due course.
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Information exchange
Update on planning working group following a meeting with East Suffolk Council on 31st May. Use this link to view the summary and this link to view the 'shopping list' shared with East Suffolk Council.
A question was raised about recruitment of clerks and an what could be done by way of a campaign. SALC would liaise with the cllr. who raised it direct.
SALC update
Councillors encouraged to keep up to date via the weekly SALC bulletins sent through to clerks. Recent headlines to note:
1. the new Councillor Development Pathway published recently - use this link to view
2. the SALC AGM being held on 19th July - use this link to view details
3. SALC conference planned for November 2023.
4. SALC had met with Minister Bowie and had raised numerous issues including professional support, funding and requested an extension for the community benefits consultation, which has now been granted. Link to details enabling councils in the east to engage which includes a response by NALC mentioning Suffolk.
5. Suffolk Community Awards 2023 launch - link to information.