News

We have published our quarterly activity report covering October to December 2024, which details progress in delivering our strategic plan

We have published the second edition of the guide, a must-have resource for councillors who want to navigate the ins and outs of local council finance confidently.

The Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance has been rebranded as the Smaller Authorities Proper Practices Panel.

100% of the funding to help parish and town councils move to a gov.uk domain has now been allocated.

We welcome the news that parish and town councils will be exempt from council tax referendum principles for the 2025/26 financial year.

We welcome the Law Commission's proposals to provide modern, certain and consistent regulation across different funerary methods.

We have expressed concerns about the potential unintended consequences for smaller authorities arising from the government's proposal to establish a new national audit body.

The COVID-19 Day of Reflection on 9 March 2025 will provide a solemn opportunity for communities to reflect on the lives lost and the impact of the global crisis.

We will respond to the government's consultation on strengthening the standards and conduct framework for local authorities in England.

We're pleased with the government's decision to exempt parish and town councils from council tax referendum principles for 2025/26.

We support the government's recent proposals to reintroduce remote meetings for parish and town councils.

On 13 December 2024, we concluded our last online event of the year by encouraging young people to become local councillors.

Are you ready to seize the moment and redefine the role of parish and town councils in England's democracy?

We are thrilled to announce the launch of an exclusive study tour to Braunstone Town Council between 20 and 21 May 2025.

We have officially unveiled its highly anticipated online events programme for the 2025/26 financial year.

The government published the revised National Planning Policy Framework, which sets out the planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.

The government's English Devolution White Paper must nurture neighbourhood governance to ensure its success.

We have today added our voice to the growing call for urgent action to address men's violence against women and girls.

We are delighted to unveil the prestigious Star Council Awards 2024 finalists, showcasing the best of parish and town councils.