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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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1 February 2010

NALC Leadership Academy

Following the success of the 2009 NALC Leadership Academy we are pleased to announce a suite of three events in 2010.

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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.

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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 696 Quality Councils of which 157 have reaccredited. (Correct as at 04 Feb 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