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MAR
19

NALC welcomes the government's move on land transparency 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has welcomed the government's latest proposals to make data on land ownership publicly available and transparent.

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MAR
19

NALC publishes the 2024 edition of the Practitioners' Guide

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published the Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance (JPAG) 2024 edition of the Practitioners' Guide.

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MAR
12

Young councillors network meets to bolster governance and engagement

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) young councillors network met to discuss how to bolster governance and engagement.

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MAR
01

NALC speaks at Westminister Insight event on workplace harassment and bullying

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) spoke at Westminister Insight's Preventing Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace Conference on 26 February 2024.

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MAR
01

Moving over to a .gov.uk domain? A new way to contact the Parish Council Domains Helper Service

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is working with the Central Digital and Data Office to support the Parish Council Domains Helper Service to help local (parish and town) councils move to a .gov.uk domain.

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FEB
20

Smaller Councils Committee maps out two-year work programme

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Smaller Councils Committee has mapped out its two-year work programme.

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FEB
19

NALC publishes a briefing on council email addresses and password security

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published a new briefing on council email addresses and password security.

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FEB
14

Home Office announces further free webinars for Martyn's Law standard tier consultation

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The Home Office has announced further free webinars on the Martyn's Law standard tier consultation 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.

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FEB
13

NALC and SLCC issue rapid response survey on Martyn’s Law

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Following the publication of the long-awaited Martyn’s Law standard tier consultation last week, 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.

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FEB
13

Local councils can now apply for a free portrait of His Majesty The King

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The National Association of Local Councils and the Cabinet Office can confirm that local (parish and town) councils can now apply for a free portrait of His Majesty The King.

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FEB
05

NALC responds to BBC investigation on abuse towards councillors and staff

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has responded to an investigation by the BBC into abuse and intimidation of people in local government.

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JAN
23

NALC publishes its quarterly activity report

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published its quarterly activity report covering October to December 2023.

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JAN
17

NALC welcomes parish exclusion from referendum principles

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has welcomed the government’s decision to exclude local (parish and town) councils from council tax referendum principles for the 2024/25 financial year.

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JAN
16

NALC secures exclusive discount to access the Green Book   

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As part of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) growing HR and employment service, NALC has agreed with the Local Government Association (LGA) a 15% discount for the first year subscription to its Employer Link service.

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JAN
10

NALC gives evidence to parliamentary inquiry on the Office for Local Government  

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has given evidence to a parliamentary committee conducting an inquiry on the Office for Local Government (OFLOG).

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DEC
20

NALC and SLCC leadership teams mark the launch of the new model contract of employment for local councils 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC)’s senior leadership teams met in London to discuss various issues of strategic significance to the sector. These included workforce development, audit and finance of local councils, and our respective work programmes for 2024.

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NOV
29

NALC celebrates excellence as it crowns its Star Council Awards winners

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) announced its Star Council Awards winners at a dazzling ceremony held on 29 November 2023 at the prestigious House of Lords.

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NOV
29

NALC announces results of its committee elections

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) announced the results of its committee elections at the National Assembly meeting on 29 November 2023.

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NOV
27

NALC calls for broadband access in highly remote areas

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has urged the government to ensure broadband connectivity reaches all hard-to-reach rural areas.

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NOV
07

NALC publishes a new briefing on the national salary pay scales

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published a new employment briefing on the national salary pay scales for clerks and other employees employed under the terms of the model contract or Green Book terms.

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NOV
01

NALC reveals analysis of local council tax levels for 2023/24

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has unveiled its annual analysis of local precepting authorities' council tax levels, including local (parish and town) councils for the fiscal year 2023/24.

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OCT
12

Women councillors network meet to discuss the wellbeing of councillors

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) National Network: Women councillors met on 11 October 2023 to discuss the Community Safety Charter, the wellbeing of women councillors in local (parish and town) councils, and White Ribbon Day 2023.

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OCT
02

Help crown this year's Star Council Awards Council of the Year

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The public will again crown this year's National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2023 Council of the Year category.

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OCT
02

NALC announces Star Council Awards 2023 finalists

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is thrilled to announce the prestigious Star Council Awards finalists. After an exhaustive evaluation process, our expert panel of judges has selected these exceptional individuals, councils and county associations as the best in their respective categories.

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SEP
27

NALC and SLCC appoint a new chair of the Improvement and Development Board

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The Improvement and Development Board (IDB) has appointed James Alexander as its new independent chair.

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SEP
27

NALC has released extra tickets for making the planning system work for local councils

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released extra tickets to its sold-out online event on making the planning system work for local (parish and town) councils, which takes place on 22 November 2023.

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SEP
25

NALC urges the government to keep planning local

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has urged the government to keep planning local and democratic.

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AUG
23

NALC opens governance elections for committee members

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) on 23 August 2023 officially kicked off its governance elections, inviting its National Assembly members to elect the NALC chair, NALC vice-chairs and committee members.

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AUG
16

NALC and LGA collaborate to boost the development of larger councils

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Local Government Association (LGA) have allied to enhance the capabilities and growth of local (parish and town) councils.

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AUG
16

NALC becomes a White Ribbon Accredited organisation

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has become a White Ribbon Accredited organisation for its commitment to ending men’s violence against women in the workplace and the local community.

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AUG
02

Make a difference in climate change this International Youth Day

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Author: Jamie Sims, communications officer at Hope for the Future


For young people today, the climate and nature crisis is a central issue - one which has drawn many of us into engagement with the democratic system. This can be seen in the rapid global spread of school climate strikes. My own engagement with collective political action was in large part sparked by getting involved in a campaign for divestment from fossil fuel investments as a student. Of course, there are good reasons for this surge of interest in environmentalism among younger generations. We all have an interest in a livable and healthy planet and want to see our natural environment protected and restored.

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JUL
21

NALC and the LGA to empower individuals to become local councillors

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Local Government Association (LGA) have launched a new online event on how you can be the voice of your community by standing for election as a local councillor.

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JUL
11

The Rural Coalition urges the government not to ignore 9.7 million rural votes 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has joined the other thirteen national organisations that comprise The Rural Coalition to urge the government not to ignore England's 9.7 million rural votes.

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JUL
04

Study Tour 2023: Newport Pagnell Town Council

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) annual study tour returned for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic to Newport Pagnell Town Council in Buckinghamshire between 27 and 28 June 2023.

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JUN
23

NALC launches a new event on social media in the local council sector

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has launched a new online event on the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media in the local council sector on 28 February 2024.

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JUN
21

Five ways to kickstart LGBTQ+ inclusion at work

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Author: Stonewall


Whether you’re LGBTQ+ or an ally, whether you head up your organisation or you’re in an entry-level role, everybody should feel able to make their workplace a little more inclusive. Here, we’ll share five top tips for kickstarting LGBTQ+ inclusion at your organisation, regardless of shape or size.

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JUN
06

NALC and SLCC to co-host an event on the Community Ownership Fund

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC ) will co-host an event on 13 June 2023 with the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) on the Community Ownership Fund following the announcement that it will be open to parish, town and community councils in England and Wales.

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MAY
12

The government extends Community Ownership Fund to local councils

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The government's Community Ownership Fund has been extended to allow applications from local (parish and town) councils for the first time.

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MAY
04

NALC publishes an updated edition of The Good Councillor's guide to employment

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published an updated edition of The Good Councillor's guide to employment. The publication provides advice and information on crucial employment areas for councillors to improve their employees' work and benefit their communities.

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APR
27

NALC opens nominations for its Star Council Awards 2023

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opened nominations for its Star Council Awards 2023 to celebrate the achievements of the local (parish and town) council sector.

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MAR
24

The government publishes council tax levels for 2023/24 

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The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published information on council tax levels set by councils in England for the financial year 2023/24.

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FEB
22

1,000 local councils sign the Civility and Respect Pledge 

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1,000 local (parish and town) councils have signed up for the Civility and Respect Pledge.

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FEB
14

Local councils not subject to council referendum principles

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Michael Gove MP confirmed on 7 February 2023 that local (parish and town) councils would not be subject to the council tax referendum principles in 2023/24.

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FEB
14

NALC meets with the communities minister 

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The president of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), Baroness Scott of Needham Market, met in parliament with the faith and communities minister, Baroness Scott of Bybrook.

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FEB
10

Local councils central to the King's Coronation celebrations says communities minister

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Baroness Scott of Bybrook OBE, parliamentary under secretary of state (Faith and Communities) at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, has written to NALC's chair, Cllr Keith Stevens, about the King's Coronation and the vital role of local (parish and town) councils in the celebrations.

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JAN
31

NALC to review policy on mandatory councillor training

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Policy Committee met on 24 January 2023 to discuss several topics, including councillor training, government consultations, local government finance and NALC campaigns.

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JAN
27

NALC secures a new partnership with the Internal Audit Forum

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) announced today that they have partnered with the Internal Audit Forum. The partnership will see the two organisations working together to raise awareness and quality of internal audits for local councils.

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JAN
24

NALC launches new event on tackling the housing crisis

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has added a new online event on tackling the housing crisis the local way with custom and self-build homes, which takes place on 15 March 2023.

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JAN
20

NALC pushes government for multi-year exemption on referendum principles 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has urged the government to give local (parish and town) councils a multi-year exemption from referendum principles on excessive council tax increases.

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JAN
20

NALC encourages local councils to start preparations for the Coronation 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) held an informal National Assembly on 17 January 2023 to discuss the upcoming Coronation of His Majesty The King. The meeting was open to local (parish and town) councils and was well attended, with roughly 100 people joining the discussion.

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