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Shropshire Association of Local Councils is seeking a county secretary to join their team.

Romsey Town Council is seeking a chief officer to join their team.

Steyning Parish Council is seeking a deputy clerk & community centre operations manager to join their team.

Somerset Association of Local Councils is seeking a community health & wellbeing support officer to join their team.

Costessey Town Council is seeking an operations manager to join their team.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is excited to announce that it will transition from print publications to exclusively digital publications, effective immediately.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) network for LGBT+ councillors met on 8 April 2024 to discuss preparations for Pride 2024. 

Somerset Association of Local Councils is seeking a chief executive officer to join their team.

Thetford Town Council is seeking a town clerk to join their team.

Staffordshire Parish Councils Association is seeking a county officer to join their team.

Eton Town Council is seeking a town clerk and responsible financial officer to join their team.

Newquay Town Council is seeking a grants officer to join their team.

Author: Darren Tilley, chief executive and town clerk at Braunstone Town Council

I’m often asked what I do and what local (parish and town) councils do? Along with local councils across the country, we are simply committed to achieving the best outcomes for our residents and our community. But what does that mean in practice? While we are not directly responsible for statutory services, the services, and facilities we provide are the foundation on which both community spirit and wellbeing is built and enhanced.

The National Associations of Local Councils (NALC) has unveiled its anticipated events schedule for the second half of the 2024/25 financial year.

The Parish Council Domains Helper Service has a funding update for the financial year 2024/25 for local (parish and town) councils considering moving to a .gov.uk domain.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) transport event on 27 March 2024 discussed the benefits of reconnecting communities through community transport.

Author: Kathryn Cousins, wellbeing programme manager, The Stress Management Society

Mental health impacts our mind and body. It affects how we think, feel, and behave in every aspect of life, both personal and in the workplace. It can feel challenging to break free from  the cyclical nature of poor mental health, as feeling stressed may result in being  unproductive, leading to a higher workload, resulting in overwhelm and ultimately more  pressure.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) met with the Office for Place to explore potential collaborations.

Haverhill Town Council will be the focal point of this year's Suffolk Day celebrations, having been chosen to host them.

The fourth and final round of the government’s £150 million Community Ownership Fund opened for applications on 25 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.

Authors: Neil Kirkland, chief executive officer and finance director and Katerina Sukstul, head of platform delivery and engagement at GoCollaborate Limited 

Local (parish and town) councils across the UK play a pivotal role in shaping their communities through neighbourhood development plans (NDPs).  While national politics can have a significant ripple effect on these local planning initiatives, early and inclusive consultation offers a powerful tool to strengthen your NDP.  

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has welcomed The Carbon Literacy Project's new toolkit for local (parish and town) councils.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opposed further erosion of the democratic planning system by voicing concerns about the government's push to extend permitted development rights (PDRs).  

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) National Network: Young councillors met on 19 March 2024 to discuss the challenges of being a young councillor, annual parish meetings, and councillor allowances.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published information on council tax levels set by councils in England for the financial year 2024/25.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released extra tickets to its sold-out online event on reconnecting communities through community transport which takes place on 27 March 2024.

Author: Rebecca Lock, PR & media officer at Epilepsy Action

79 new people are diagnosed with epilepsy every day in the UK. That is three people every hour, and one every 18 minutes. In a week, more than 500 new people will be diagnosed on average. Every month, that’s around 2,500 people. 

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has seen progress in the government's updated proposals for Martyn's Law standard tier consultation.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opposed changes to national planning policy unless local and national design codes are considered.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has welcomed the government's latest proposals to make data on land ownership publicly available and transparent.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published the Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance (JPAG) 2024 edition of the Practitioners' Guide.

Author: Phillip Vincent, public affairs and communications manager at ACRE

With scientific warnings of the climate crisis mounting and governments and international institutions scrabbling in search of grand solutions, it’s easy to feel powerless to act in the face of great threats to our way of life and that of future generations.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) young councillors network met to discuss how to bolster governance and engagement.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has intensified its campaign to permanently exempt local (parish and town) councils from the rigorous category one full audit regime. 

Today, 8 March 2024, marks International Women’s Day which commemorates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the empowerment of women in all spheres of life. 

Upton Parish Council is seeking a parish clerk and responsible financial officer to join their team.

The National Association of Local Councils' (NALC) latest online event discussed the advantages and disadvantages of using social media in the local (parish and town) councils sector.

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. 

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

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

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

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

Author: Lee Cleaver, client account executive at Clear Councils Insurance

6 June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and will see several events hosted throughout the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories. It is a significant occasion to commemorate the sacrifices made and celebrate the years of peace resulting from those tremendous efforts.

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