Publications

Revised Standing Orders for Local Councils

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published the revised first edition of ‘Standing Orders of Local Councils’, due to continuing demand.

Standing Orders is an easy-to-understand comprehensive guide on the legal, financial, administrative and governance aspects of running a local council. This guidance is an essential tool for established or new councillors and officers involved in this tier of local government.

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NALC currently produce two flagship publications for the local government sector.

LCR

LCR is the official publication of the National Association of Local Councils. It is an essential quarterly guide for all clerks and councillors and all those involved in the first tier. With town and parish councils now at the fore of government thinking on neighbourhood governance, LCR continues to provide an important and valuable insight into this expanding sector.

For further information on LCR, including subscriptions and advertising opportunities please click here.

DIS

DIS is a fortnightly news service which can provide you with a one stop shop for all the latest information which is relevant to the first tier.

With a round-up of government statements and publications, up to date legal information, ministerial statements, press releases and consultations from across the sector, along with regular events and vacancy listings DIS is a great source of information.

For further information on DIS, including subscriptions please click here.

Booklets and Resources

Click here for our Booklets and Resources section.

Annual Report

In addition to these publications NALC also produces an annual report. To download the most recent and previous Annual Reports please click here.

Page updated 20 February 2013