This event will give you an introduction to the Local Council Award Scheme and show the benefits of accreditation.
The Local Council Award Scheme helps parish and town councils recognise their achievements and provides a framework for their continuing improvement.
This event will give you an introduction to the Local Council Award Scheme, show the benefits of accreditation and how to prepare an award-winning application. It will focus on the core principles and aims of the scheme, the different award levels, and guide you through the assessment process.
This event will help ensure parish and town councils have the confidence to apply. It will show you how to apply, with tips on making the best application possible and how to make the most of achieving their accreditation.
NB: NALC reserves the right to change the programme at any time.

Projects officer, National Association of Local Councils
Lisa Etchell is the projects officer at the National Association of Local Councils, overseeing and managing all aspects of the Local Council Award Scheme administration and the national panel assessors. She has an experienced background in local government within the areas of democratic services, scrutiny and committee clerking and has successfully managed the administration of various learning and development programs.

Member services manager, National Association of Local Councils
Anders Hanson is the member services manager at the National Association of Local Councils, bringing extensive experience in community engagement, tourism, event management and training. With a strong background in managing geographically dispersed teams and revitalising volunteer groups, he is adept at building rapport with diverse stakeholders, from local opinion formers to high-profile public figures, and providing clear briefings on complex issues. Anders has planned and delivered conferences and training programmes, driven community engagement initiatives, and worked to influence decision-makers through well-designed campaigns, making him a highly versatile and results-focused professional in the local government sector.
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