As we look back over five years of a coalition Government and ask ourselves what it has done for planning, NALC, CPRE and Civic Voice demonstrate why a community right of appeal should be on the new Government's agenda – and soon.

Kidderminster residents voted 80% in favour of the creation of a new town council on 7 May 2015 in a referendum held at the same time as national and local elections.

Could the door be open for the creation of a new town council in Spalding, the only unparished part of South Holland in Lincolnshire?

The National  Association of Local Councils encourages all eligible local (parish and town) councils in England to participate in the My Community Rights programmes 2015/16.

Electoral Commission's national awareness campaign is well underway. Thanks to all of you for your help so far in driving voter registration ahead of the general election.

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.