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We have called for stronger and more consistent ethical standards across local government.

Learn more about our plans to enhance the visibility of parish and town councils at the Labour Annual Conference 2026.

We highlighted the important role parish and town councils play in supporting housing delivery, economic growth and devolution.

We have raised concerns about proposed governance arrangements for the new Surrey Combined Foundation Strategic Authority.

We welcome the government's focus on strong governance, leadership and improvement in its proposed revisions to statutory guidance on the Best Value Duty.

We have welcomed SAAA's annual report, which highlights the effectiveness of the Limited Assurance regime while identifying areas of improvement.

Project Keystone has reached a significant milestone as the sector shapes the future support system.

We have urged the government to place parish and town councils at the heart of high street regeneration.

We have called for certainty as the government is set to review its local government reorganisation programme.

We have called for a meeting to discuss how parish and town councils can help deliver the government's ambitions for rural communities.

We have written to the government to underline our commitment to play an active role in the new Community Renewal Taskforce.

The Martyn's Law Steering Group has published new guidance to help prepare parish and town councils.

We have called on the government to strengthen and clarify employment rights for parish and town councillors.

NALC and the Boundary Commission met recently to strengthen our partnership to push for a stronger local voice in boundary reviews.

Our chief executive has announced he will retire in March 2027 after 12 years leading the organisation.

We have published our annual analysis of council tax levels, revealing the growing financial contribution of parish and town councils.

SAPPP launches consultation on proposed new proper practices framework for smaller authorities.

Our latest event, Managing the Message: Making Social Media Work for You, brought together parish and town councils to explore how they can develop effective social media policies and use social media to support their wider communications objectives.

We have announced the latest results for the Local Council Award Scheme.

We have published an updated advice note covering the local government services pay agreement for 2026/27.

More communities across England are gaining a stronger local voice as new parish and town councils are created or move closer to being established.

We support the direction of the new National Planning Policy Framework, but stressed that communities must have a meaningful voice.

We have written to the government highlighting our long-standing campaign for parish and town councils to have the flexibility to hold remote meetings.

A new report has praised St Ives Town Council's ambition, leadership and partnership working.

We have called for parish and town councils to be recognised as key partners in devolution.

We are joining forces with the LGA and the RBL to encourage parish and town councils to support the delivery of Remembrance parades and services.

We have successfully renewed our White Ribbon UK accreditation, reaffirming our commitment to preventing violence against women and girls.

Our Policy Committee strengthens focus on standards, remote meetings and neighbourhood planning.

The government has launched a survey on protections for public recreational green spaces.

We have supported proposals to strengthen planning protections for community assets and called for preserving local planning decisions.