Queen's Park Community Council (QPCC) reached a momentous milestone, celebrating its 10th anniversary on 26 May 2024. The event marked a decade of dedicated service, making QPCC London's first and only local (parish and town) council in nearly 80 years.
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Author: Hayley Townsend, town clerk, Yate Town Council
Several months ago, Yate Town Council were contacted by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) to ask if we would be interested in hosting a study tour to share best practice and exchange ideas and experiences with clerks and councillors from across the country, all around the theme of youth engagement.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) held a positive meeting for women councillors on 20 May 2024 to discuss critical issues and share insights on enhancing their roles in local governance.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opened nominations for its Star Council Awards 2024 to celebrate the achievements of the local (parish and town) council sector.
Keep Britain Tidy, a leading environmental charity, announces the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2024. The awards spotlight the efforts of local (parish and town) councils in enhancing England's coastal areas.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) embarked on a significant journey to Yate Town Council in Avon for its annual study tour. This visit held between 21 and 22 May 2024, was a testament to the pivotal role Yate plays in shaping local governance and youth provision.
On 22 May 2024, the prime minister Rishi Sunak MP announced the general election will take place on 4 July 2024.
Author: Cllr Cameron Palin, town councillor and deputy mayor, East Cowes Town Council
Both Scotland and Wales have votes at 16 and 17 which have cross-party support, the policy has been a gleaming success proven by the high-quality debate and extremely high voter turnout! So why has England still not followed suit?
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) introduced a new national network for the smallest local (parish and town) councils.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) attended the latest White Ribbon UK webinar as part of its #ChangeTheStory series for White Ribbon Accredited Organisations.
The BT Group has refined its strategy for the UK's transition to a full fibre digital network, aiming to modernise the nation's telecommunication infrastructure.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published an updated edition of The Good Councillor's guide, an essential tool for all councillors, whether new, aspiring, or existing local council members.
Author: Daisy Petrow, communications officer, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC)
In the landscape of societal change, the White Ribbon campaign stands as a beacon of hope and advocacy, aiming to end violence against women and girls. But what exactly is White Ribbon, and why does it matter? Let’s delve into this crucial initiative and explore its significance for local (parish and town) councils, and how they can actively participate.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has launched a new survey designed to gather further information on parish basic allowances and dependants' carers' allowances in local (parish and town) councils.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) will host a joint youth engagement summit with One Voice Wales (OVW) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC).
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) attended two events on devolutions and local elections held by the Institute for Government (IFG) in London.
In response to the evolving landscape of local governance, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published its latest edition of Model Financial Regulations for local (parish and town) councils.
The Parish Council Domains Helper Service has pointed to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) recently published Practitioners' Guide for guidance.
Author Nicola: Swanborough, head of external affairs, Epilepsy Society
Epilepsy is an invisible condition which can have a huge impact on people’s lives. That is why National Epilepsy Week, which runs from 20-26 May is such an important opportunity for raising awareness of the condition.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) met with the trade union for professionals in the local council sector, the Association of Local Council Clerks (ALCC), to discuss working closer.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Larger Councils Committee gathered on 30 April 2024 to address pivotal issues impacting local governance and service delivery.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) discussed the critical state of local government finance in their latest quarterly meeting on 25 April 2024.
Author: Charlotte Eisenhart, head of member services at NALC and Trustee at PANDAS
This week marks maternal mental health awareness week which aims to get us all talking about mental health problems before, during, and after pregnancy.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is pleased to announce its participation in Corby Town Council's forthcoming Pride event on 22 June 2024.
The National Association of Local Councils' (NALC) latest event on local government finance examines safeguarding local (parish and town) councils from prevalent financial threats anticipated to impact local government entities in the years ahead.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced the latest Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) results.
Braunstone Town Council, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2023 Council of the Year winner, has been selected to speak at this year's Local Government Association (LGA) Annual Conference.
Author: Trudy Ryall-Harvey, parish clerk at Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel Parish Council, Cheshire
Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel Parish Council represents a relatively small semi-rural parish of approximately 420 dwellings and 1300 residents, with a precept of £18,770.
Author: The Big Help Out team
During the pandemic, millions of people volunteered to support each other through the most significant national crisis since the Second World War. This cemented volunteering as a core driver of connection.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published its quarterly activity report covering January to March 2024.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is excited to announce that it will transition from print publications to exclusively digital publications, effective immediately.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) network for LGBT+ councillors met on 8 April 2024 to discuss preparations for Pride 2024.
Author: Darren Tilley, chief executive and town clerk at Braunstone Town Council
I’m often asked what I do and what local (parish and town) councils do? Along with local councils across the country, we are simply committed to achieving the best outcomes for our residents and our community. But what does that mean in practice? While we are not directly responsible for statutory services, the services, and facilities we provide are the foundation on which both community spirit and wellbeing is built and enhanced.
The National Associations of Local Councils (NALC) has unveiled its anticipated events schedule for the second half of the 2024/25 financial year.
The Parish Council Domains Helper Service has a funding update for the financial year 2024/25 for local (parish and town) councils considering moving to a .gov.uk domain.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) transport event on 27 March 2024 discussed the benefits of reconnecting communities through community transport.
Author: Kathryn Cousins, wellbeing programme manager, The Stress Management Society
Mental health impacts our mind and body. It affects how we think, feel, and behave in every aspect of life, both personal and in the workplace. It can feel challenging to break free from the cyclical nature of poor mental health, as feeling stressed may result in being unproductive, leading to a higher workload, resulting in overwhelm and ultimately more pressure.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) met with the Office for Place to explore potential collaborations.
Haverhill Town Council will be the focal point of this year's Suffolk Day celebrations, having been chosen to host them.
The fourth and final round of the government’s £150 million Community Ownership Fund opened for applications on 25 March 2024.
The National Association of Local Councils has highlighted the vital role of local (parish and town) councils in supporting high streets in towns and small cities.
Authors: Neil Kirkland, chief executive officer and finance director and Katerina Sukstul, head of platform delivery and engagement at GoCollaborate Limited
Local (parish and town) councils across the UK play a pivotal role in shaping their communities through neighbourhood development plans (NDPs). While national politics can have a significant ripple effect on these local planning initiatives, early and inclusive consultation offers a powerful tool to strengthen your NDP.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has welcomed The Carbon Literacy Project's new toolkit for local (parish and town) councils.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opposed further erosion of the democratic planning system by voicing concerns about the government's push to extend permitted development rights (PDRs).
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) National Network: Young councillors met on 19 March 2024 to discuss the challenges of being a young councillor, annual parish meetings, and councillor allowances.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published information on council tax levels set by councils in England for the financial year 2024/25.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released extra tickets to its sold-out online event on reconnecting communities through community transport which takes place on 27 March 2024.
Author: Rebecca Lock, PR & media officer at Epilepsy Action
79 new people are diagnosed with epilepsy every day in the UK. That is three people every hour, and one every 18 minutes. In a week, more than 500 new people will be diagnosed on average. Every month, that’s around 2,500 people.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has seen progress in the government's updated proposals for Martyn's Law standard tier consultation.