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The Smaller Councils Committee discuss key priorities for the sector, including the creation of parish and town councils, staffing, and policy support.

We have urged the government to ensure that new towns are developed as unique communities of place, rather than just collections of houses.

We have announced the latest quarterly results for the Local Council Award Scheme.

We have published our quarterly activity report covering January to March 2025.

We have launched an exciting update to one of the most trusted resources for responding to planning applications.

We have urged OFCOM to prioritise the protection of rural postal services in response to its review of the universal service obligation.

Today marks a historic moment when the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law, officially received Royal Assent.

Our latest event explored strategies to enhance representation in parish and town councils

We are thrilled to announce that our upcoming Power Shift 2025 conference has officially sold out.

We have published the 2025 edition of the Practitioners' Guide, which brings essential updates for authorities preparing AGAR.

The Committee on Standards in Public Life recognised us in a significant report on public sector standards.

We've unveiled four new courses to enhance the skills and knowledge of parish and town councils.

We have urged the government to give parish and town councils a fair share of funding to support their financial sustainability and resilience.

The government has published information on council tax levels set by councils in England for the financial year 2025/26.

The government published the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to get Britain building again.

We have welcomed the government's clarification on parish and town councils' involvement in the development of proposals for unitary local government by local authorities.

We are pleased to announce that our upcoming study tour to Braunstone Town Council has sold out.

We announced our Star Council Awards winners at a dazzling ceremony at the prestigious House of Lords on 25 February 2025.

We have urged the government to implement a robust new standards regime for local government.