The government made its stance crystal clear: simplify local government, come hell or high water. But this time, there was a twist, a declared preference for neighbourhood area committees over creating new parish and town councils. So, what’s been the real impact?
Have new unitary councils quietly allowed new parish and town councils to form? Have parish and town councils stepped up to help their principal authorities sustain vital services? Or have mayoral combined authorities and new unitaries simply bypassed parish and town councils, sticking to temporary neighbourhood committees instead?
Join this revealing and thought-provoking session where you’ll:
- Hear insider perspectives on whether past rounds of reorganisation have truly worked.
- Explore how relationships between parish and town councils and principal authorities have shifted.
- Gain clear-eyed insight to help your parish or town council navigate the new local government landscape.
Don’t just watch the dust settle. Understand what’s really changed, and what it means for your council.
NB: NALC reserves the right to change the programme at any time.
Greg Campbell
