Finance and Function: Powering up parish and town councils

This is the moment for parish and town councils to take the lead, to champion local voices, secure vital services, and prove the power of community-led delivery.

As local government in England undergoes sweeping change, new unitary councils are facing tough financial headwinds, and national policy is leaning towards neighbourhood area committees rather than creating new parish and town councils.

But where challenges rise, so do opportunities. This is the moment for parish and town councils to take the lead, to champion local voices, secure vital services, and prove the power of community-led delivery.

Join us for a dynamic and solution-focused event where you’ll:

  • Discover practical strategies to build effective partnerships with your principal authority.
  • Explore how service level agreements can safeguard the services your residents rely on.
  • Gain the tools and confidence to drive real change in your community.

Be part of the movement that keeps our communities thriving. Don’t just adapt to change, lead it.

NB: NALC reserves the right to change the programme at any time.

Helen Ball

Helen Ball

Clerk, Shrewsbury Town Council

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Simon Edwards

Simon Edwards

Chief executive, County Councils Network

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Colin Poole

Colin Poole

Clerk, Haverhill Town Council

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