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The Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) is seeking a head of policy and external communications to join their team.

Chigwell Parish Council is seeking a Parish Clerk to join their team.

Author Nicola: Swanborough, head of external affairs, Epilepsy Society

Epilepsy is an invisible condition which can have a huge impact on people’s lives. That is why National Epilepsy Week, which runs from 20-26 May is such an important opportunity for raising awareness of the condition.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) met with the trade union for professionals in the local council sector, the Association of Local Council Clerks (ALCC), to discuss working closer.  

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Larger Councils Committee gathered on 30 April 2024 to address pivotal issues impacting local governance and service delivery.

Author: Charlotte Eisenhart, head of member services at NALC and Trustee at PANDAS

This week marks maternal mental health awareness week which aims to get us all talking about mental health problems before, during, and after pregnancy.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is pleased to announce its participation in Corby Town Council's forthcoming Pride event on 22 June 2024. 

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

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

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.

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) has intensified its campaign to permanently exempt local (parish and town) councils from the rigorous category one full audit regime. 

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: 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.

Author: Cllr Andy Snape, mayor of Flitwick Town Council

As co-chair of NALC's LGBT+ councillors national network, it's an honour to write on NALC’s blog to mark LBGT+ History Month 2024! The network was set up in 2021 to bring LGBTQ+ councillors together to share ideas and inspire change in our local communities. As a network, we’re working on some exciting initiatives to raise the profile of LGBTQ+ councillors and staff working in local councils and to provide resources and support for councils that would like to engage more in this important area. 

Following the publication of the long-awaited Martyn's Law standard tier consultation, the Home Office has announced that it will be hosting a webinar for public sector bodies, including local (parish and town) councils, which may own or manage buildings and premises falling in the scope of the standard tier of the draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opposed the government’s new street vote development order plans.

Local (parish and town councils) were honoured by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) at an award ceremony recognising outstanding markets on 25 January 2024.  

I want to start my latest open letter by wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. And to thank everyone who works in and with the local (parish and town) council sector for everything you did through last year to make a change in communities right across the country.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced the launch of a consultation as part of the Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) criteria review.

Local (parish and town) councils nationwide have again successfully secured around £4.5 million from the Community Ownership Funds.  

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) held an online event on winning strategies for the funding game on 15 December 2023. 

In response to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), the government has excluded local (town and parish) councils from council tax referendum principles in 2024/2025.  

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) proposals to develop and improve how committees function were approved by its National Assembly on 29 November 2023.  

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) coastal communities national network met online on 23 November 2023 and has launched a survey to help shape the network’s future. 

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) held a joint event on 16 November 2023 to discuss the current legislative status of Martyn's Law.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) held an online event about empowering young voices in your community on 25 October 2023, which looked at how to engage with young people and involve them in local issues.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) reappointed Baroness Ros Scott of Needham Market as its president at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 October 2023.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) agreed to adopt a motion regulating fees for residential properties during its Policy Committee meeting on 17 October 2023.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has taken a proactive stance, calling on the government to allocate its Community Wealth Fund resources through local (parish and town) councils in regions below 20,000 population.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Smaller Councils Committee met on 10 October 2023 to discuss the upcoming NALC committee elections and other key initiatives. 

Author: Angela M, chief executive officer of International Black History Month UK

October marks the start of Black History Month in the UK. This national celebration aims to celebrate, remember, and reflect on the contributions of African and Caribbean heritage people to the British economy, culture, and history.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is preparing for its committee elections as the nomination deadline closes on 25 October 2023. NALC is urging all interested candidates to put themselves forward for a role that could shape the future of local governance.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced the latest Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) results.

The National Association of Local Councils has published its quarterly activity report covering July to September 2023.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) strongly urges the government to reevaluate its proposal for local planning authorities (LPAs) to conduct periodic reviews of their local plans every five years.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) LGBT+ national network for councillors has launched a survey to help shape the network's future. 

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) to develop new planning guides for local (parish and town) councils as part of its support package on housing and planning matters.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) held an online event about demystifying the role of local councillors on 26 July 2023, which looked at a local councillor's role and the crucial skillset they require.

The government committed an additional £7.1 million to the Neighbourhood Planning Support Programme on 25 July 2023.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) national network on climate emergency appointed new co-chairs at its meeting on 27 July 2023.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has submitted written evidence to the Home Affairs Committee, which is undertaking pre-legislative scrutiny of the Draft Terrorism (Prevention of Premises) Bill.

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, opened Kent-based Staple Parish Council's rural housing development on 18 July 2023. 

The strategic direction of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) was backed by its National Assembly on 11 July 2023.