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MAR
06

We need more women in local government

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Author: Hannah Stevens, chief executive officer at Elect Her


There are approximately 100,000 councillors in England, but only 39.2% of them are women, whilst women make up 51% of the population. 

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MAR
05

Coastal communities network discusses coastal littering and King Charles III England Coast Path  

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) coastal communities national network discussed coastal littering and King Charles III England Coast Path.

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MAR
04

NALC chair Women in Local Government event

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) chaired the Women in Local Government event by Dods Diversity & Inclusion on 28 February 2024.

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MAR
01

NALC speaks at Westminister Insight event on workplace harassment and bullying

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) spoke at Westminister Insight's Preventing Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace Conference on 26 February 2024.

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MAR
01

Moving over to a .gov.uk domain? A new way to contact the Parish Council Domains Helper Service

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is working with the Central Digital and Data Office to support the Parish Council Domains Helper Service to help local (parish and town) councils move to a .gov.uk domain.

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FEB
28

Exclusive offer to help make your communities safer

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Author: Clive Rowlandson, marketing manager at the British Heart Foundation


There are 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) every year in the UK; sadly, the current survival rate is only 1 in 10. However, early CPR and defibrillation can significantly increase the chances of surviving an OHCA. British Heart Foundation therefore has a mission to triple survival rates from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests by 2030.

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FEB
27

Job vacancy: Christchurch Town Council

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Christchurch Town Council is seeking a finance officer to join their team.

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FEB
27

Ampthill Town Council and Flitwick Town Council celebrate LGBT+ History Month

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The National Association of Local Councils attended Proud Ampthill and Flitwick (Proud AF) to celebrate LGBT+ History Month with Ampthill Town Council and Flitwick Town Council. 

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FEB
27

NALC marks the second consecutive year of Cyber Essentials certification

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) proudly announces the successful renewal of its Cyber Essentials certification for the second consecutive year. This achievement demonstrates NALC's commitment to safeguarding its members’ data and business operations against evolving cyber threats. 

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FEB
26

Cramlington Town Council shortlisted for the LGC Awards 2024

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Cramlington Town Council in Northumberland have been shortlisted for the LGC Awards 2024 in the community involvement category.

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FEB
23

Job vacancy: Laverstock and Ford Parish Council

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Laverstock and Ford Parish Council seek a Parish Clerk to join their team.

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FEB
22

NALC and SLCC extend deadline for Martyn’s Law survey 

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Following the long-awaited Martyn’s Law standard tier consultation, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) have issued a joint sector survey to inform their responses. 

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FEB
20

Parliament approves Local Government Finance Settlement 2024/25

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On 5 February 2024, the House of Commons approved the final Local Government Finance Settlement 2024/25.

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FEB
20

Smaller Councils Committee maps out two-year work programme

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Smaller Councils Committee has mapped out its two-year work programme.

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FEB
19

NALC publishes a briefing on council email addresses and password security

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published a new briefing on council email addresses and password security.

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FEB
14

Home Office announces further free webinars for Martyn's Law standard tier consultation

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The Home Office has announced further free webinars on the Martyn's Law standard tier consultation for public sector bodies, including local (parish and town) councils, which may own or manage buildings and premises falling in the scope of the standard tier of the draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.

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FEB
14

Celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2024

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Author: Cllr Andy Snape, mayor of Flitwick Town Council


As co-chair of NALC's LGBT+ councillors national network, it's an honour to write on NALC’s blog to mark LBGT+ History Month 2024! The network was set up in 2021 to bring LGBTQ+ councillors together to share ideas and inspire change in our local communities. As a network, we’re working on some exciting initiatives to raise the profile of LGBTQ+ councillors and staff working in local councils and to provide resources and support for councils that would like to engage more in this important area. 

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FEB
13

NALC and SLCC issue rapid response survey on Martyn’s Law

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Following the publication of the long-awaited Martyn’s Law standard tier consultation last week, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) have issued a joint sector survey to inform their responses.

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FEB
13

Local councils can now apply for a free portrait of His Majesty The King

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The National Association of Local Councils and the Cabinet Office can confirm that local (parish and town) councils can now apply for a free portrait of His Majesty The King.

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FEB
07

Home Office announces free webinar for Martyn's Law standard tier consultation

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Following the publication of the long-awaited Martyn's Law standard tier consultation, the Home Office has announced that it will be hosting a webinar for public sector bodies, including local (parish and town) councils, which may own or manage buildings and premises falling in the scope of the standard tier of the draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.

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FEB
07

NALC opposes the street vote development concept  

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opposed the government’s new street vote development order plans.

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FEB
05

NALC responds to BBC investigation on abuse towards councillors and staff

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has responded to an investigation by the BBC into abuse and intimidation of people in local government.

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FEB
02

Women councillors network meet to discuss bullying and harassment

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) National Network: Women councillors met on 29 January 2024 to discuss NALC's women councillors survey and bullying and harassment in the local (parish and town) council sector.

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FEB
02

NABMA honours outstanding local councils in market awards

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Local (parish and town councils) were honoured by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) at an award ceremony recognising outstanding markets on 25 January 2024.  

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FEB
01

NALC event highlights how local councils can benefit from the levelling up agenda

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The National Association of Local Councils' (NALC) latest online event on 31 January 2024 highlighted how local (parish and town) councils could benefit from the levelling up agenda.

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JAN
31

Risk management

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Author: Danielle Bird, financial director at Utility Aid


The financial world is very volatile at the moment and what that means is that a lot of decisions that I make along with the board of directors have an element of risk. One thing that I do not like is uncertainty. I sit with our leadership team every month to compare budget versus actual, to make sure we are meeting targets, and not overspending. I do this, not only because it’s part of my job but also because I hate the unexpected. I take pride in accurate forecasting and feel responsible for it when it’s not.

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JAN
26

NALC’s women councillors national network launches a new survey

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The National of Association of Local Councils (NALC) women councillor’s national network has launched a survey to help shape the network’s future.

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JAN
24

NALC feature on the latest SLCC podcast

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has been featured on the latest podcast by the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC).

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JAN
24

Digital engagement in neighbourhood planning

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Authors: Steve Besford-Foster, PlanSupport in association with Neil Kirkland, GoCollaborate Limited 


There has been a significant dip in the willingness of communities to engage since COVID. Some of this might be due to a fear of public meetings and mixing, but there’s a continuing strong element of cynicism about government and planning, which is having an impact on NDP engagement. There is also a growing recognition of what digital engagement can bring which many communities are looking to grasp.

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JAN
23

NALC publishes its quarterly activity report

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published its quarterly activity report covering October to December 2023.

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JAN
23

NALC announces an exciting lineup of events for the first half of 2024/25

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has unveiled its much-anticipated events schedule for the first half of the 2024/25 financial year.

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JAN
23

NALC launches new banking webpage to help address local council concerns

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In response to numerous issues raised by local (parish and town) councils about high street banks, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has launched a new webpage to help address those concerns.

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JAN
19

Government informs NALC of Section 137 expenditure limit for 2024/25

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The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has notified the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) that the appropriate sum for section 137(4)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972 (the 1972 Act) for local (parish and town) councils in England for 2024/25 is £10.81.

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JAN
18

NALC has released extra tickets for how local councils can benefit from the levelling up agenda

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released extra tickets to its sold-out online event on how local councils can benefit from the levelling up agenda which takes place on 31 January 2024.

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JAN
17

NALC welcomes parish exclusion from referendum principles

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has welcomed the government’s decision to exclude local (parish and town) councils from council tax referendum principles for the 2024/25 financial year.

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JAN
17

Winter safety and risk management tips for councils 

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Author: Lee Cleaver​​​, sales development account broker at Clear Councils Insurance 


With winter well and truly upon us, now is a good time for local (parish and town) councils to prepare for the worsening weather from a safety and risk management perspective. The winter weather can present many challenges, with roads, car parks, walkways, stairs/steps, bus shelters, playgrounds, and more becoming more hazardous due to ice and snow.

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JAN
16

NALC secures exclusive discount to access the Green Book   

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As part of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) growing HR and employment service, NALC has agreed with the Local Government Association (LGA) a 15% discount for the first year subscription to its Employer Link service.

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JAN
10

NALC gives evidence to parliamentary inquiry on the Office for Local Government  

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has given evidence to a parliamentary committee conducting an inquiry on the Office for Local Government (OFLOG).

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JAN
10

Open letter: Promoting and supporting the first tier of local government

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I want to start my latest open letter by wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. And to thank everyone who works in and with the local (parish and town) council sector for everything you did through last year to make a change in communities right across the country.

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JAN
10

Ensuring no one is left behind as UK landlines go digital 

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Author: Lucy Baker, consumer all IP director and Vicky Hicks, head of engagement, digital voice and gender equality network chair at BT Consumer 


The landline is here to stay, but the technology used to make calls is changing from analogue to digital as part of an industry-wide shift.

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DEC
22

Local councils successfully secure £4.5 million from the Community Ownership Fund 

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Local (parish and town) councils nationwide have again successfully secured around £4.5 million from the Community Ownership Funds.  

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DEC
22

NALC has released extra tickets for the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media in the local council sector

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released extra tickets to its sold-out online event on the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media in the local council sector which takes place on 28 February 2024.

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DEC
20

Make Music Day – for and by everyone, on 21 June every year

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Author: Barbara Eifler, chief executive of Making Music and chair of Make Music Day UK


It’s the simplest of concepts: anyone can create or host or perform in a music event on 21 June and be part of the world’s biggest DIY grassroots music festival.

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DEC
20

NALC and SLCC leadership teams mark the launch of the new model contract of employment for local councils 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC)’s senior leadership teams met in London to discuss various issues of strategic significance to the sector. These included workforce development, audit and finance of local councils, and our respective work programmes for 2024.

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DEC
19

NALC leadership is complete as committees elect chairs and vice chairs 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has completed its leadership line-up for the next two years following the election of chairs and vice-chairs to its committees. 

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DEC
19

NALC announces the latest Local Council Award Scheme results

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced the latest Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) results.

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DEC
19

NALC holds an online event on winning strategies for the funding game

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) held an online event on winning strategies for the funding game on 15 December 2023. 

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DEC
13

NALC holds an introductory event on the Local Council Award Scheme

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) held an introductory event on the Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS), explaining why and how local (parish and town) can apply.

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DEC
13

From COP to local communities – helping the next generation drive climate solutions 

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Author: Graham Duxbury, chief executive of Groundwork UK


Watching delegates fly in and out of COP 28 in Dubai over the last two weeks it’s been easy to get downhearted by how distant and difficult the discussions about tackling dangerous climate change are.  In the meantime, the power of nature to enhance or disrupt our lives has never been more evident.  Extreme weather battering our shores and causing real hardship in communities is making us finally understand what an unstable climate means.  At the same time, more and more of us are realising how being better connected with nature does wonders for our health and wellbeing.  As is so often the case, we don’t truly appreciate something until it’s gone.

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DEC
12

NALC discusses banking challenges at a UK Finance event

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) attended the UK Finance parliamentary event on 5 December 2023 on raising the banking challenges local (parish and town) councils face.

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