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NOV
04

NALC visits Berkshire

NALC visits Berkshire

NALC visited Berkshire on 3 November 2016 continuing its fact finding tour of various regional and county areas in efforts to understand further...

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NOV
02

2016 C’llr Awards winners announced

2016 C’llr Awards winners announced

Councillors across the UK were honoured for their public service as the 2016 C’llr Award Winners were revealed.

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OCT
28

NALC opposes creeping centralism on council tax setting

NALC opposes creeping centralism on council tax setting

NALC has responded today (28 October 2016) to the government stating its firm opposition to plans to extend referendum principles to local (parish and town) councils.

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OCT
21

NALC demands more localism for communities

NALC demands more localism for communities

National Association of Local Councils’ (NALC) Annual Conference held on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 October 2016, saw a direction for putting local (parish and town) councils and communities more in control of how their lives are run and public services delivered to them.

 

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OCT
21

NALC announces Star Councils 2016 Awards winners

NALC announces Star Councils 2016 Awards winners

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced (21 October 2016) announced the winners for its Star Councils 2016 awards.

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OCT
19

Marcus Jones MP supports NALC on devolution plans

Marcus Jones MP supports NALC on devolution plans

The minister for local government, Marcus Jones MP told the NALC Annual Conference on 19 October 2016, that many local councils are bringing devolution to life and is encouraging the further spread of a localist revolution.

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OCT
18

NALC demands a fair hearing for local councils on neighbourhood planning

NALC demands a fair hearing for local councils on neighbourhood planning

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) said today (18th October) that local (parish and town) councils were keen to embrace neighbourhood planning to improve their communities but were being put off as it was unclear what weight they were given in the planning process especially where there was no local plan or 5 year land supply.

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OCT
11

Shortlist for C’llr Achievement Awards announced

Shortlist for C’llr Achievement Awards announced

The LGiU and CCLA have announced the shortlist for the 2016 C’llr Achievement Awards including the Parish Councillor of the Year.  

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SEP
30

NALC announces Star Councils 2016 Awards finalists

NALC announces Star Councils 2016 Awards finalists

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has today (30 September 2016) announced the finalists for its Star Councils 2016 awards....

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SEP
26

Is your favourite local green space the best in the UK?

Is your favourite local green space the best in the UK?

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) wants local councils to nominate their favourite green spaces in an annual best park competition.

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SEP
19

Government ministers to face NALC supported parliamentary group

Government ministers to face NALC supported parliamentary group

The secretary of state for communities and local government, Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, and housing and planning minister, Gavin Barwell MP, have agreed to address meetings of the All Party Parliamentary group on local democracy.

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SEP
15

Primed for success

Primed for success

National Association of Local Councils (NALC) welcomes the strong emphasis on local councils in Cornwall County Council’s strategic governance review.

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SEP
14

NALC warns parish capping will damage communities

The government is planning to bring in new rules forcing local councils to hold costly local referendums over increases to the parish precepts.

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SEP
09

Letter from housing and planning minister to local councils

Letter from housing and planning minister to local councils

The housing and planning minister Gavin Barwell MP has written an open to letter to all local councils about the Neighbourhood...

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SEP
08

NALC comment on the Neighbourhood Planning Bill

NALC comment on the Neighbourhood Planning Bill

Cllr Ken Browse, chairman of NALC, responded: "I had a very positive first meeting yesterday with housing and planning minister, Gavin Barwell MP, which covered the important role of parish and town councils in communities and in neighbourhood planning.

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SEP
07

NALC Star Councils 2016 Awards longlist announced

NALC Star Councils 2016 Awards longlist announced

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced the longlist for its Star Councils 2016 Awards.

NALC Star Councils 2016 Awards is an all important recognition of all the amazingly effective hard work this being undertaken by local parish and town councils, local councillors, local council officers and as well as by county associations.

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SEP
05

Council Spotlight: Hullbridge Parish Council

Council Spotlight: Hullbridge Parish Council

Hullbridge is tucked away in the northwest corner of Rochford District and is home to 7,300 residents. Green belts on three boundaries and the River Crouch on the northern boundary surround it. With over two miles of river frontage the parish is well used by the local boating fraternity. Hullbridge has numerous facilities, Recreation Ground, Nature Reserve, Allotment Site, a network of well-maintained footpaths, which meander through the surrounding farmland and along the River Crouch.

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AUG
31

NALC and SLCC working closer for councils

NALC and SLCC working closer for councils

After Society of Local Council Clerks’ (SLCC) decision to amend its constitution to transfer its trades union activities to a new separate Trade Union, known as ALCC (which the Certification Officer has now added to the schedule to the statutory main list of trade unions and has removed SLCC from that list), the Society and NALC are working closely together to define each organisation’s respective and complementary roles in supporting councils, clerks and councillors.

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AUG
19

Locating Localism

Locating Localism

NALC’s ongoing campaign to strengthen local democracy has been supported by the new important book Locating Localism by Professor Jane Wills published last month.

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AUG
05

NALC urges participation in devolution survey

NALC urges participation in devolution survey

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Smaller Councils’ Committee met on 2 August 2016 and agreed to compile a survey on developing capacity in smaller councils.

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AUG
03

NALC encourages councils to apply for Dementia Friendly Awards 2016

NALC encourages councils to apply for Dementia Friendly Awards 2016

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Smaller Councils’ Committee agreed on 2 August 2016 to encourage local councils to consider applying for one of the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friendly Awards 2016.

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JUL
29

Key councillor guide launched in the East of England

Key councillor guide launched in the East of England

NALC went to Diss in Norfolk, Thursday 28th July 2016, to launch its key new guidance for parish and town councillors on good employment practice.

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JUL
25

The best parish green spaces celebrate Green Flag Award

The best parish green spaces celebrate Green Flag Award

A record number of local (parish and town) council parks and green spaces will be flying the Green Flag Award this year – around 30 in England.

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JUL
20

The rush for new parishes gathers pace

The rush for new parishes gathers pace

The community of Deptford, London are looking to join thousands of other areas and bring power to local neighbourhoods by handing in a petition on 19 July 2016 to Lewisham Borough Council to create a new local (parish and town) council in the locality.

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JUL
18

NALC visits Dunstable Town Council

The National Association of Local Council’s (NALC) sends a ‘best practice’ delegation to find out how Dunstable Town Council is improving quality of life services for residents and visitors to Dunstable.

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JUL
15

NALC supports The Great British High Street 2016

The Great British High Street Competition is a Government and business-led initiative which celebrates our nation’s much-loved high streets. Now in its third year, it showcases the people, businesses and partnerships that are putting their high street at the heart of their communities.

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JUL
08

Devolution must start with communities

NALC’s fringe event, Devo Local, held on 6th July, at the LGA Annual Conference in Bournemouth demanded that any devolution of power must begin with community involvement.

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JUL
05

Local councils urged to fly a Red Ensign on Merchant Navy Day

Local (parish and town) councils throughout the UK are being invited to support a campaign to raise public awareness of our island nation’s dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.

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JUL
04

New guide launched to help local councillors deliver better services

New guidance for parish councillors on good employment practice has been published by the National Association of Local Councils.

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JUN
30

Power to the People: NALC at LGA Conference

The National Association of Local Councils is heading to the LGA Annual Conference between 5 and 7 July 2016.

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JUN
29

Major planning awards wins for a town council

Newport Pagnell Town Council won not just one but two major awards recently given out by the prestigous Planning Magazine.

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JUN
17

Fly the flag for the Commonwealth in 2017

Monday 13th March 2017 will mark the Fly the Flag for Commonwealth day. NALC is urging all local councils to get involved in these important celebrations.
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JUN
13

Is the planning system working? - Update

Last week, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Civic Societies and APPG on Local Democracy hosted a joint meeting in Parliament. The secretariat for these all party parliamentary groups are provided by NALC and Civic Voice respectively.

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JUN
02

Is the Planning System working?

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Civic Societies and APPG on Local Democracy will host a joint meeting in Parliament on Tuesday, 7th June 2016. In light of the recent National Planning Policy Framework, the event will be asking ‘Is the Planning System working?’

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JUN
01

NALC to consider SLCC proposal

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) will be considering Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) proposals to separate their trade union and professional association roles at NALC's Executive Committee on 7 June 2016 and then at National Council on 28 June 2016.

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MAY
26

Waves of support for coastal towns

A share of £90m funding for seaside resorts is up for grabs.

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MAY
20

Help us to find out more about devolution

Today it seems that devolution is about devolving power from central to principal local government.

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MAY
19

New pay award for local government workers

NALC welcomes the new agreement for a pay deal for local council officers and workers.

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MAY
16

Council of the Week: Stirchley and Brookside Parish Council

Stirchley and Brookside is a diverse parish with densely populated areas within the Brookside Avenue ring road, estates and larger properties in Stirchley and Holmer Lake as well as listed buildings in Stirchley Village. There are two local centres and good links to the town centre. The extensive green network including the Madebrook Local Nature Reserve and Holmer Lake are highly valued by residents.

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MAY
12

Campaigners challenge the Government on neighbourhood planning

Campaigners are urging Government to back up its pledge to give added strength to neighbourhood planning. After a debate on the Housing and Planning Bill on Monday (9 May).

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MAY
09

Council of the Week: Chippenham Town Council

Chippenham is the largest market town in Wiltshire and forecasted to continue to grow over the coming years. Its great location and excellent transport links makes it a popular area to live. A recent £21m redevelopment of the Wiltshire College campus, £705k refurbishment to create a new Neeld community and arts centre, rail electrification, first year of Chippenham Business Improvement District (BID). The town is committed to building on this potential.

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MAY
05

Update on the neighbourhood right of appeal

Two weeks ago the Lords voted in favour of an amendment to the Housing and Planning Bill to introduce a neighbourhood right of appeal.

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MAY
04

Council of the Week: Whitwick Parish Council

Whitwick is an ancient village mentioned in Domesday Book. It lies between Coalville, an industrial revolution mining town, and the rural Charnwood Forest.

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APR
29

NALC urges MPs to give communities planning right of appeal

Following campaigning by NALC, the Housing and Planning Bill was recently amended in the House of Lords to include a new clause giving parish and town councils a limited right of planning appeal.

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APR
29

NALC backs the Rural Coalition on the Housing and Planning Bill

NALC this week backed the Rural Coalition’s support of the government’s intention to respond positively to the cross political party concerns for safeguards for rural affordable housing raised during the passage of the Housing and Planning Bill in the House of Lords.

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APR
26

Queen’s 90th Birthday celebrations

We are aware that many parish and town councils lit beacons and raised flags in honour of her 90th Birthday celebrations.
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APR
22

Peers win a neighbourhood right of appeal on planning

A cross political party group of Peers won the fight for the introduction of a new limited neighbourhood right of appeal.

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APR
21

Devolving and delivering

This jointly delivered event on 1 June 2016 from the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Local Government Association (LGA) will explore the opportunities devolution presents for principal and local councils to work more collaboratively.

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APR
14

MPs back parish powerhouse at NALC Lobby Day

Scores of MPs lined up in Parliament yesterday to signal their support for England’s localist powerhouse during a Lobby Day organised by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC).

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APR
04

NALC launches Star Councils 2016 awards

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has today (announced that it will be running its second Star Councils awards in 2016, following the success of the first year of the programme in 2015.

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