This event will equip you with the knowledge to uncover alternative sustainable income sources that parish and town councils can tap into.
Following the 2012 government administration, parish and town councils have avoided caps on council tax increases, but more is needed to guarantee a stable income. Many councils still face challenges securing funds, especially when they cannot directly apply for government grants.
This event will equip you with the knowledge to uncover alternative sustainable income sources that parish and town councils can tap into for specific projects, services, or general purposes. Attendees will discover various sources of non-precept revenue available, learn how to effectively apply for and secure funding from leading national organisations, and hear from parish and town councils which have successfully navigated the funding landscape and secured vital resources to enhance their community services.
Sponsors: Blachere Illumination, CCLA and Clear Councils Insurance
NB: NALC reserves the right to change the programme at any time.


Portfolio holder for culture, leisure, sport and tourism, East Devon District Council


Clerk, Lowestoft Town Council
Sarah Foote is the clerk at Lowestoft Town Council, a Fellow of the Society of Local Council Clerks and recently graduated with a first-class honour’s degree in Community Governance. After many years as a parish and town council clerk, she joined Lowestoft Town Council at its formation in 2017. Lowestoft Town Council is Suffolk’s largest parish and town council, and one of the top 20 precepting parish and town councils in England.

Portfolio holder for culture, leisure, sport and tourism, East Devon District Council
Cllr Nick Hookway is a dedicated local councillor representing Exmouth Littleham on East Devon District Council and the Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton Coastal Division on Devon County Council. As East Devon’s portfolio holder for culture, leisure, sport and tourism, he champions community-driven projects that enhance the arts, protect the environment, and improve local amenities. A lifelong Exmouth resident and former teacher, Nick brings passion, experience, and a deep commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth across the region.

Chief executive, Sevenoaks Town Council
Linda Larter has been a clerk for over 30 years working with councils varying in population sizes from 250 to 70,000 plus, including two newly created councils. Linda has a local policy degree and is a Fellow of the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC). In 2000, the Millennium Commission nominated Linda for an MBE for a community centre project. She was also president of the SLCC for two years and in 2022 was elected to a board director.
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