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Standing Orders for Local Councils
NALC is delighted to announce the publication of Standing Orders for Local Councils. This is the definitive source of local (parish and town) council administration law. This easy-to-read and use practical guide on the administration law of local councils in England and Wales provides excellent detailed and accurate information about all aspects in the running of local councils. Parts 1 and 2 of this vital book incorporate the most recent legislation, which affects you as a council member and/or officer.
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4 March 2010
Spotlight your local champions: NALC Local Council Awards 2010
NALC is once again running the Local Council Awards, recognising councils, councillors, clerks and workers who are making a real difference in their local community.
This year’s awards categories are:
- Council of the year supported by AON;
- Clerk of the year supported by AON;
- Councillor of the year supported by the Commission for Rural Communities;
- Council worker of the year supported by The Co-operative Bank; and
- Much improved council of the year sponsored by Standards for England.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31 March 2010.
For further information about the awards and application details see the awards brochure
15 February 2010
Rural watchdog urges councils to involve communities in public spending
The Commission for Rural Communities and the Participatory Budgeting Unit have today published their report on the experience of participatory budgeting by rural councils. CRC are encouraging more authorities, including local (parish and town) councils to involve local people in spending decisions.
Commenting on the report, Councillor Michael Chater, Chairmain of the National Association of Local Councils, said "As the tier of government closest to the people, local councils are well placed to adopt approaches such as participatory budgeting to involve local people in spending decisions. It is starting to be used as a tool for positive participation and community engagement and can support the representative role of our local councillors."
Click here for the press release and full quote as well as to read Experience of Participatory Budgeting in Rural England.
18 February 2010
NALC Leadership Academy
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28 January 2010
The National Training Strategy (NTS) review goes live!
Click here for a direct link to the new ‘NTS hub’ where you will find information on the review process and access to the new online survey.
3 December 2009
The latest edition of LCR Online is out
February’s LCR Online, www.lcronline.org.uk, brings you the latest news, features and developments such as: NALC’s new direction, the vital Standing Orders publication, planning, flooding and funding. Also you can read the latest LCR Online blog on encouraging councils to get local people to participate more as well as twitter feeds.
If you subscribe to the quarterly information packed LCR magazine then you get free access to all of LCR Online. Click here for more details.
2 February 2010
NALC’s Local Council Awards 2010
NALC has re-launched its Local Council Awards.It is widely recognised that the vast majority of local councils (parish and town councils) are delivering great services and acting as a voice for their local communities on a day-to-day basis. It is in honour of this, that NALC is renewing its Local Council Awards, this year.
20 November 2009
NALC supports National Family Week
NALC has joined forces with the main political parties; a host of private, public and charity bodies to support National Family Week.
National Family Week was launched in May this year, and is a national celebration of family and family life, encouraging families to play, learn, eat, read, be active and - most importantly - to spend quality time together.
Click here to read more
Click here to download the National Family Week leaflet
27 November 2009
New Look LCR
Have you seen the new format of NALC's flagship publication, LCR? If not you must do! The editions produced so far have contained interviews and features from senior politicians and executives that have a direct influence on your lives. It also contains handy guides and tips on how to deal with thorny issues around planning, housing, transport, economic and social development, employment and the environment. So why not subscribe and get free access to LCR’s monthly updated website www.lcronline.org.uk
18 September 2009
Quality Councils Count
There are now 695 Quality Councils of which 169 have reaccredited. (Correct as at 19 Mar 2010)
For news and advice on Quality Status click here. Download the latest Quality Status bulletin here or for a list of Quality Councils click here
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