Established in 1947, the National Association of Local Councils is the only national body that represents the interests of 10,000 local (parish and town) councils in England. NALC works in partnership with county associations to support, promote and improve local councils.
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WHAT ARE LOCAL COUNCILS?
Local councils is a universal term for community, neighbourhood, parish and town councils, and are the first tier of local government. There are 10,000 local councils in England with over 30% of England parished.
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COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS
County associations are representative bodies for local councils in their area. Guiding local councils on a range of matters and providing comprehensive training sessions on all the above topics and many others.
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10 July 2024
Author: Nadoya Reid, communications officer, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) This net zero week is the perfect time for local (town and parish) councils to reflect on their roles in ...
09 July 2024
Whitby Town Council is seeking a town clerk & responsible financial officer to join their team.
09 July 2024
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) online event recordings are freely available on its website.
09 July 2024
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) attended the Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) Work Experience Week 2024 event on 5 July 2024. The event brings together students and local ...