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‘Rural Challenge’ Report Released

The Rural Coalition of stakeholders representing the interests of communities in rural areas issued its ‘Rural Challenge’ report today, urging the Government to ‘do or die’ in the countryside.

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16 August 2010

Have you say in Government policy

Local (parish and town) councils have been given the opportunity to influence the shape of the possible new power of Community Right to Build. Please give us your evidence by 24th August.

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12 August 2010

Big Society - Call For Evidence

The National Association is supporting the Commission for Rural Communities in its Call For Evidence on the Big Society. We would welcome your responses.

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11 August 2010

Where next for the Community Right to Build?

NALC gave a cautious welcome to the Government plans announced today (23rd July) for protecting the future of rural village life by giving local communities the power to build the homes they need.

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23 July 2010

Working in Partnership

New Working in Partnership publication from NALC and CCN (County Councils Network) highlights examples of joined up working between the tiers of local government.

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23 July 2010

Being a good employer – a guide for parish and town councillors

The NTS guide “Being a good employer – a guide for parish and town councillors” is now available online.

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12 July 2010

Greater co-operation through new compact toolkit

A new Compact Toolkit offering help and guidance to those keen to build greater working relationships with parish councils has now been launched.

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24 June 2010

Power to the people

Our Power to the People event and Summer reception in London on 14 June saw the launch of our NALC manifesto and new toolkit aimed at supporting the establishment of new local councils.

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14 June 2010

Standing Orders for Local Councils

NALC is delighted to announce the publication of Standing Orders for Local Councils. This is the definitive source of parish and town council administration law. 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

Quality Councils Count

There are now 697 Quality Councils of which 183 have reaccredited. (Correct as at 16 April 2010)

For news and advice on Quality Status click here. To download a list of Quality Councils click here

The new LCR and LCR Online are out

The Summer edition of LCR has been published. It is pack full of features on housing, planning, social media, sustainability, environment and localism. While June’s LCR Online is out on www.lcronline.org.uk. It is free for LCR subscribers. If you do not subscribe then you will be missing out on NALC’s reaction to the new Government, grant and funding opportunities, what is in a name, localism developments and a video of the NALC Local Council Awards 2010.

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10 June 2010