Author: Rob Evans, senior portfolio manager at CCLA
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to increase its Official Bank Rate by 0.50% to 1.75% - its highest rate since 2008. The Bank’s move was the biggest single increase since 1995, also marking the sixth consecutive rate hike since last December.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has called for the government to channel some of the English portions of the dormant assets funding to parished areas.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has called for the government to introduce licensing for all short-term holiday lets.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has added a new online event on local (parish and town) councils and community outreach, which takes place on 14 December 2022.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published its second report on rural proofing.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced that the Star Council Awards 2022 winners will be unveiled at an online ceremony on 13 October 2022 at noon (12 pm).
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published its annual analysis of local precepting authorities' council tax levels, including local (parish and town) councils.
Author: Ian Sherriff BEM, academic partnership lead for dementia at the University of Plymouth Medical School Faculty of Health
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC), along with the Local Government Association (LGA) and other local government bodies, attended briefing sessions with government officials to hear their plans and flag issues of concern and interest to the sector.
BHIB Councils Insurance is now offering a free 12-month Parish Online subscription as part of their insurance package to all local (parish and town) councils who renew or place a new Local Councils insurance policy.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has secured a 20% discount for member local (parish and town) councils and county associations off the purchase price of the new 13th edition of Arnold-Baker on Local Council Administration.
AUTHOR: ELEANOR GREENE, SECRETARY TO THE INTERNAL AUDIT FORUM
What was once an informal local grouping of internal auditors is now formalised with a website and a plan.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) receives answers to written questions submitted to the House of Lords.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC), the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) and One Voice Wales (OVW) have launched the Dignity at Work policy as part of the Civility and Respect Project.
AUTHOR: MIKE ATTENBOROUGH-COX, CHAIR OF THE SMALLER AUTHORTIES' AUDIT APPOINTMENTS
A complaint was received by the external auditor from a parish council in the southwest that had received a Public Interest Report and invoice for associated charges for 2020/21. The parish council levied a precept of £10k for the past two years.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC), the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) and One Voice Wales (OVW) have launched The Civility and Respect Pledge as part of the Civility and Respect Project.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has confirmed its headline and category sponsors for this year's Star Council Awards.
Today, The Financial Times published the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) letter to the Conservative leadership candidates on resetting standards in public life.
The August edition of the Civility and Respect newsletter is out now. It includes the Civility and Respect Pledge, a new Dignity at Work policy to replace the Bullying and Harassment policy, and an overview of the training programme.
AUTHOR: PETER STANYON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTORAL ADMINISTRATORS
What every NALC member needs to know about the Elections Act 2022
In a letter sent to the Conservative leadership candidates, The Rural Coalition has called for proper and equitable treatment of rural issues in the debate about the country's future leadership.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has responded to the government's rapid evidence review of community initiatives.
AUTHOR: KEVIN RICHARDS, TECHNICAL BROKING DIRECTOR AT BHIB INSURANCE
Insurance, in the simplest form, exists as a means of protection. It provides risk management, support, and essential cover during those unexpected moments. It’s there for you when the unthinkable happens, but its complexities can confuse.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has added a new online event on local (parish and town) councils and communication strategies, which takes place on 26 October 2022.
AUTHOR: PROFESSOR COLIN COPUS, EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF LOCAL COUNCIL AT DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
As the Levelling up bill progresses through parliament and as some county deals begin to crystallise, it is clear there is a real need for local (parish and town) councils and district councils to work together to make sure the voice of local communities is heard.
The National Association of Local Councils' (NALC) Star Council Awards 2022 Council of the Year category will be decided by a public vote.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has today announced who is in the running for the 2022 Star Council Awards.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is seeking partners to deliver its financial advisory services.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published the Civility and Respect Project's training programme.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) gave oral evidence to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill Committee on 23 June 2022.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published the latest newsletter from the Civility and Respect Project.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has added a new online event on working between the tiers of local government to its calendar, which takes place on 28 September 2022.
AUTHOR: LUKE TREVASKIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE AT MORECAMBE TOWN COUNCIL
Pride events are taking place across the country throughout June and local (parish and town) councils can make an impact by showing support for their LGBTQ+ communities.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published a new survey on dementia-friendly councils.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has briefed Members of Parliament on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, setting out some of the key issues and implications for local (parish and town) councils and highlighting several concerns.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has renewed its partnership with BHIB Councils Insurance in a three-year sponsorship deal running to 2024.
AUTHOR: JOHN FAGAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT SCRIBE
At Scribe we love all the many amazing facilities that parish, town and community councils provide to their communities across the UK, but…
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) will hold its first-ever hybrid conference later this year. Empowering Communities takes place on 7 November 2022 at America Square Conference Centre in London.
A new report by the County Councils Network (CCN) and Zoom has backed the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) calls for councils to have the flexibility to hold remote meetings.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Local Democracy held its annual general meeting on 17 May 2022 in parliament.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released extra tickets to its sold-out online event on how to review neighbourhood planning policies on 29 June 2022.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has issued a survey to local (parish and town) councils, councillors and county associations on the local elections this year.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and its sector colleagues have recently issued a snapshot finance survey to gather lobbying evidence on the main financial issues for local (parish and town) councils and on direct funding.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released extra tickets to its sold-out online event on fighting climate change, which takes place on 25 May 2022.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has responded to a Lords inquiry into land use in England, urging the government for a sustainable approach to land use.
AUTHOR: RAFI ILIVITZKY, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT TRAILTALE
With 87% of the adult population in the UK owning a mobile phone, and the advance in mobile phone technology, it is only natural to make Town Walking Trails available for visitors using smartphones. Over the last few years, there has been a growing tendency for town councils to develop mobile apps that feature their town’s heritage trail.
AUTHOR: KEITH HEMPSHALL, DIRECTOR OF LOCAL AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AT THE CENTRE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
Our experience is that all communities are different. It can sometimes be hard to know where to begin and what to prioritise when organising community action around local carbon emissions.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released a new video starring viral sensation, Jackie Weaver, to help get more people involved in local (parish and town) councils.
AUTHOR: LUKE BENNETT, PARTNERSHIP MANAGER FOR EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Community Partnerships are something fresh that reflects the ambitions of East Suffolk Council and utilise the incredible knowledge, experience and enthusiasm contained right across the wide range of organisations and communities in East Suffolk. The Community Partnerships are based on natural groupings of communities using the East Suffolk Council ward boundaries as the building blocks for each partnership area.
