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JUN
14

NALC to represent local councils at the LGA Annual Conference 2023

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is to attend the LGA Annual Conference 2023 to represent the interests of local (parish and town) councils.

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JUN
14

Empowering local communities: Parish and town councils' role in the Great Big Green Week

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Author: Jake Woodier of The Climate Coalition


Organised by The Climate Coalition, Great Big Green Week is a celebration of community action to address climate change and protect our natural world. Now in its third year, this nationwide event brings together communities and groups from across the country to showcase their efforts in safeguarding the planet. Local (parish and town) councils have a vital role to play in supporting and promoting Great Big Green Week alongside people from all walks of life that engage in the campaign. 

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JUN
13

NALC attends the Rural Insight Forum meeting

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) attend the Rural Insight Forum meeting, held by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), on 26 May 2023.

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JUN
12

NALC calls for receipt shares from the new planning levy

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This week, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) urged the government to ensure that local (parish and town) councils, with or without a made neighbourhood plan, receive proper receipts from the new Infrastructure Levy. 

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JUN
09

NALC launches a new event on winning strategies for the funding game

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has launched a new online event on winning strategies for the funding game, taking place on 15 December 2023.

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JUN
08

NALC pushes for electricity network funding for local councils

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This week, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) urged the government to give local (parish and town) councils direct access to funding for the rollout of local electricity transmission infrastructure.

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JUN
07

NALC call for submissions for a new planning publication

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is asking local (parish and town) councils to submit planning case studies for a new planning publication as part of a new dedicated planning webpage.

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JUN
07

Make June your Month of Community 

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Author: Tracey Robbins, head of UK delivery at Eden Project Communities


This June, the third annual Month of Community will occur across the UK. We came together with a group of partners to start the initiative in 2021, recognising so many wonderful campaigns taking place around the same time of year. This includes The Big Lunch, our annual get-together for neighbours bringing communities across the UK together for friendship, food and fun on the first weekend in June. 

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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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JUN
02

NALC committee agrees the national agreement on terms and pay needs reviewing

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Smaller Councils Committee on 23 May 2023 agreed that the national agreement on terms and pay needs to be reviewed. 

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JUN
02

NALC launches a new event on making the planning system work for local councils

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has launched a new online event on making the planning system work for local councils, taking place on 22 November 2023.

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JUN
01

NALC to help the development of the new Office for Local Government

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) are helping develop the new Office for Local Government (OFLG).

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MAY
31

NALC committee identifies carers allowance as a lobbying priority

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Larger Councils Committee on 18 May 2023 identified that the carer's allowance is a lobbying priority.

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MAY
31

Town and parish councils can boost community well-being, children’s physical activity levels, and tackle isolation by supporting play streets

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Author: Pete Davies, chief executive officer at Playing Out  


Streets constitute the majority of public space in our villages and towns. To see them only as places to drive and park cars is to undervalue them. Streets can and should be places where people can sit, talk, read, play and walk.

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MAY
26

NALC launches a new event on empowering young voices in your community

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has launched a new online event on empowering young voices in your community, taking place on 25 October 2023.

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MAY
26

NALC urges government to retain local council green planning role 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has urged the government to retain the central green planning role of local (parish and town) councils. 

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MAY
25

Local councils benefit from Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme

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Local (parish and town) councils have benefitted from the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme, which invests funding to level up facilities across the United Kingdom.

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MAY
25

Distinguishing between conduct and performance issues in the workplace

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Author: Danielle Scott, solicitor and senior employment law adviser at WorkNest 


An employee isn’t performing to the required standards. But are you dealing with a conduct or performance issue?

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MAY
23

NALC meets the Forestry Commission

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) met with the Forestry Commission to highlight the role of the local (parish and town) council sector.

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MAY
23

NALC meets the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for levelling up and local government

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) met with Helen Morgan MP, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and Local Government, to discuss the sector's issues.

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MAY
17

How can I be more aware of subsidence?

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Author: Lee​ Cleaver, sales development account broker at BHIB Councils Insurance 


In recent years the UK has been subject to extremely hot and dry weather, putting properties at greater risk of subsidence.

Subsidence happens when the ground under a property collapse or sinks lower. This uneven movement may result in structural damage, such as cracks in walls, floors, and ceilings, which can be expensive to repair.

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MAY
16

NALC attends report launch on high streets and community business

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) attended Power to Change’s report launch on high streets and community business in Westminster on 10 May 2023.

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MAY
12

Women councillors network discusses how to make the network more effective

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) National Network: Women councillors met on 10 May 2023 to discuss how to make the network more effective for councillors.

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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
11

Climate emergency network discusses the National Planning Policy Framework

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) National Network: Climate emergency met on 4 May 2023.

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MAY
11

We need seamless links between mental and physical health care

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Author: Mel Islin, physical activity programme manager, Rethink Mental Illness


It is widely known and accepted that physical activity is good for our physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. But often, people are isolated from activities or cannot find the right one.

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MAY
10

NALC calls for a share of the new Infrastructure Levy

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) representatives spoke at the Committee Stage of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill on the new Infrastructure Levy.

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MAY
09

The latest meeting of NALC and SLCC

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The leadership teams of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) held their latest catch-up meeting at NALC’s new office in Bloomsbury, London, on 27 April 2023.

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MAY
04

NALC attends The Rural Coalition meeting

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) attended The Rural Coalition meeting on 26 April 2023.

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MAY
04

Nash Mills Parish Council - Achieving a Quality Award

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Author: Nikki Bugden, parish clerk at Nash Mills Parish Council


Why apply?

We all have reasons for applying for the NALC Local Council Award Scheme.

It might be that you want to evidence to your communities the standards that you adhere to as a council, it might be to maintain your own CPD, and it might just be that you are so proud of what you and your team have achieved that you want to receive sector approved accreditation to reflect it.

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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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MAY
04

NALC launches a new event on demystifying the role of local councillors 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has launched a new online event on demystifying the role of local councillors, taking place on 26 July 2023. 

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MAY
02

NALC's LGBT+ councillors national network appoints new co-champions

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) LGBT+ councillors national network appointed new co-champions at an online meeting on 24 April 2023. 

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MAY
02

NALC releases extra tickets for climate change online event

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released extra tickets to its sold-out online event on fighting climate change with local (parish and town) council action, which takes place on 24 May 2023.

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APR
27

Smaller Authorities' Audit Appointments announces a new board and publishes a new report 

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The Smaller Authorities' Audit Appointments (SAAA), on 19 April 2023, announced its new board and published a report on the results of the auditor's work 2021/22.

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APR
27

Farnham Town Council — winner of Council of the Year 2021

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Author: Iain Lynch, town clerk at Farnham Town Council  


This week the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) launched its Star Council Awards 2023, the only awards in England that recognise local (parish and town) councils' contributions to their communities. The long-running awards celebrate local councils, councillors, young councillors, clerks, and county associations' positive impact on their communities. We look back at the 2021 Council of the Year winner, Farnham Town Council.

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APR
26

NALC urges the government not to over-extend development rights

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This week, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) urged the government to refrain from opening the floodgates with permitted development rights in response to the government's consultation

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APR
25

NALC announces the latest Local Council Award Scheme results

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

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APR
25

NALC is working with Cloudy Foundation to produce a new app

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is working with Cloudy Foundation Enterprise Academy to produce a new app to help NALC manage the Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) administration.  

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APR
25

NALC convened the National Employment Strategy Steering Group meeting

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) convened the National Employment Strategy Steering Group meeting on 17 April 2023.

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APR
21

NALC attends Co-operative Party Rural Commission Report launch

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) attended the Co-operative Party Rural Commission Report launch on 17 April 2023, which calls for strengthening local (parish and town) councils to address the challenges rural communities face.

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APR
20

Driving down the cost-of-living

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Authors: Kim Lowes, parish councillor and community pantry lead and Sophie Taylor, clerk and responsible finance officer at Coxhoe Parish Council


The parish of Coxhoe and Quarrington Hill is not alone in feeling tested by rising costs.  As a parish council, we do our utmost to respond to the needs of residents, including taking a proactive approach to difficult financial times.

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APR
17

NALC call for evidence on the Infrastructure Levy

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) call for evidence on the Infrastructure Levy after the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLHUC) issued a consultation.

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APR
14

NALC written questions in the House of Lords

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) receives answers to written questions submitted to the House of Lords.

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APR
13

NALC seeks writers for its Good Councillor's guide series

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) seeks writers for Good Councillor's guide series.

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APR
13

NALC announces a new partnership with GoCollaborate 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced a new partnership with GoCollaborate.  

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APR
13

Co-opting for democracy

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Author: Cllr David Francis, chair of NALC's Policy Committee 


It is sometimes said that democracy can only be achieved through the ballot box and that making co-options is a failure of the democratic process. However, this need not be the case, and co-options can be a positive tool. Arguably, every local (parish and town) council benefit from having a mix of councillors drawn from various backgrounds. They are capable, enthusiastic, and engaged in reflecting on their communities.

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APR
11

NALC seeks panel members for the Local Council Award Scheme

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) seeks panel members for its Local Council Awards Scheme.

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APR
11

NALC updates the National Assembly on workstreams

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) provided workstream updates to its National Assembly on 4 April 2023. 

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APR
11

Pucklechurch Parish Council conduct survey on non-visible disabilities

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Pucklechurch Parish Council is surveying councillors with non-visible disabilities as part of a dissertation for the De Montfort University Community Engagement and Governance course.

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