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Local Government Reorganisation in Hertfordshire  In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper which sets out proposals for major changes to the way local government is structured and run. In February 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution issued a statutory invitation to […]

HAPTC, as a statutory consultee for the recent consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)  in Hertfordshire,  released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has considered the consultation and written this response, reflecting its commitment to our members and also its advocacy for the Parish Town and […]

Procurement Advice Note February 2026

11 February 2026

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This advice note is intended to give an overview of the rules brought in by the Procurement Act 2023 (the 2023 Act). It is not designed as a substitute for reading the detailed government guidance when a council carries out a large procurement, or where the circumstances of the procurement are unusual.

Section 137 Limit for 2026-2027

15 January 2026

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The appropriate sum for the purpose of section 137(4)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972 (the 1972 Act) for Parish, Town and Community Councils.

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Hinxworth

8 January 2026

Council

The next election is on: Thu 06 May 2027

Woolmer Green

8 January 2026

Council

The next election is on: Thu 06 May 2027

FAQ

18 November 2025

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Aldenham

22 October 2025

Council

The next election is on: Thu 06 May 2027

New Clerk’s Finance

16 October 2025

Training

This introductory session is for inexperienced clerks of councils in membership of HAPTC in their year and is designed to give them an overview of a council’s year, along with a basic understanding of the RFO’s role. If you have 9 month’s experience or more, this session is unlikely to […]

Procurement

9 October 2025

Training

For anyone involved in procuring goods and services, preparing tenders, or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils. This session introduces the new rules of the Procurement Act 2023, which came into force on 24 February 2025 and replace the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The session covers the basics […]