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Does your parish or town council want to better connect with community groups? If so, take a look at the My Community Network on the Just Act forum. To find out what's on offer, join us next Wednesday 1 April 2015 - from 1:30pm NALC's very own Justin Griggs will be on hand to answer your questions.

Don't be told 'no' on election day – make sure you're registered!

The General Election is now just over seven weeks away, but many people will be unable to have their say unless they take action now.

NALC are asking local councils, communities and people the to take a moment to celebrate, debate and reflect on those rights which we can very often take for granted but which people throughout history have campaigned to make happen or fought to preserve.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is calling on the Government to give local (parish and town) councils the right to be consulted when Vehicle Operator Licences are issued by transport authorities.

Community Clear Up Day is a 'national spring clean', backed by the Government, that aims to spruce up England’s high streets, residential and business areas, villages and parks. Together we can kick off spring 2015 with our public spaces litter free.

The Rural Housing Policy Review Group, Chaired by Lord Richard Best OBE DL, launched its report – A Fair Deal for Rural Communities – at the House of Lords on Monday 23 February.