Established in 1947, the National Association of Local Councils is the only national body that represents the interests of 10,000 local (parish and town) councils in England. NALC works in partnership with county associations to support, promote and improve local councils.

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WHAT ARE LOCAL COUNCILS?

Local councils is a universal term for community, neighbourhood, parish and town councils, and are the first tier of local government. There are 10,000 local councils in England with over 30% of England parished.


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COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS

County associations are representative bodies for local councils in their area. Guiding local councils on a range of matters and providing comprehensive training sessions on all the above topics and many others.

 

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LATEST NEWS

28 March 2024
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) met with the Office for Place to explore potential collaborations....
28 March 2024
Haverhill Town Council will be the focal point of this year's Suffolk Day celebrations, having been chosen to host them.
27 March 2024
The fourth and final round of the government’s £150 million Community Ownership Fund opened for applications on 25 March 2024.
27 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....

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