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NALC stands resolutely in favour of higher ethical standards for local councils
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has reiterated its support for higher ethical standards within the local (parish and town) council sector.
In a robust response to a recent consultation by the Committee for Standards in Public Life on public body accountability, NALC highlighted a growing concern over the sector's ability to address behaviours that fall below acceptable standards.
NALC is in complete agreement with and fully endorses the implementation of all the key recommendations from the Committee on Standards in Public Life 2019 report on Local Government Ethical Standards and firmly believes the incoming government should implement them without compromise.
The Committee for Standards in Public Life's consultation focused on identifying areas where public bodies should concentrate their efforts to proactively uncover and address potential issues. The goal is to mitigate problems before they escalate and cause significant harm. NALC’s response aligns with this objective, advocating for pre-emptive measures and comprehensive training to foster a culture of accountability and high ethical standards in local governance.