Qualifications of the Clerk
Meetings
Communications - Mandatory
Optional Items:-

Annual Reports
Other
Parish Council Services

Qualifications of the Clerk
1. Does the Clerk hold an AQA Certificate in Local Council Administration? No
 2. or (until 2007); The Certificate of Higher Education in Local Policy (or the earlier CertHE in Local Council Administration) awarded by the University of Gloucestershire?  No

Meetings
4  Did all Councillors attend the meetings or give their apologies?  No
7. Was time set aside in each meeting for public participation? No

Communications - Mandatory   (Newsletter published monthly)
3. Did it include a list of council members and officers with contact details? Full List On Notice Boards - Clerk's Contact details on Monthly Newsheet
4. Did one edition include a synopsis of the Annual Report (including a brief summary of the accounts)? Distributed to every household
5. Were they placed in readily available public sites such as Notice Boards or the Village Hall? Distributed to every household

You should be able to tick yes to at least nine of the following: 9/17 ticked Items not ticked listed below:-
3. Have you a Parish Plan or contributed to a town or village plan? No
4. Do you provide an information/access point for details on local government services and parish council activities? ?
10. Do Councillors hold regular 'surgeries' for local residents (i.e. more than six times a year)? No
14. Do you publicise the parish council activities in the local press? No - On Monthly Newsheet
15. Do you ensure coverage of parish council activities in any district council publication? No
16. Do you undertake Consultations/Questionnaires with the electorate on local issues affecting the parish council area? No
17. Do you provide Information leaflets/brochures on the work of the parish council? No

Annual Reports
3. Was it made publicly available by being placed at the offices of the principal authorities and local libraries? No
5.  Did it include a summary of the Accounts of the parish council   Distributed to every household

Other
These issues do not form part of the assessment but will be of interest to the Panel and act as an aid to understanding your capabilities and,  the role you currently play in your local community. It also has the benefit of gathering data on parish council activities, which will be useful when considering the effectiveness of the Quality Parish and Town Council Scheme in the future,, and any improvements that might be made.
1.    Has the Clerk attended any training courses in the last year No   
2.    Have any Councillors attended Training courses/briefings in the last year No  
3.    Do you own a Village Hall?  No 
4.    Do you manage a Village Hall that you also own? No
5.    Do you manage a Village Hall that you do not own? No
6.    What was the average number of Councillors in attendance at parish council meetings over the preceding 12 calendar months ?

Which of the following services is your parish council currently involved with
Do you provide and/or equip buildings for use of clubs having athletic, social or educational objectives (Community Centres) or for Conference facilities No   
Do you provide and manage any recreation grounds, public walks, boating pools or other open spaces? No
Do you work on local youth projects? No
Are you involved in any community transport schemes? No
Do you contribute to crime prevention measures in your area No
Do you provide parking places for vehicles, bicycles and motor-cycles No
Have you been involved in traffic calming measures No
Have you made any Bye Laws No
Do you regulate or maintain any Commons and/or common pastures, ponds or ditches? No
Do you promote Lotteries? No
Do you provide or maintain allotment gardens? No
Are there any other functions that the parish is discharging on behalf of principal authorities (please provide details)

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