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MAR
28

NALC meets with Office for Place to discuss collaboration

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) met with the Office for Place to explore potential collaborations.

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MAR
28

Haverhill Town Council to host Suffolk Day

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Haverhill Town Council will be the focal point of this year's Suffolk Day celebrations, having been chosen to host them.

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MAR
27

Round four of the Community Ownership Fund opens for applications

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The fourth and final round of the government’s £150 million Community Ownership Fund opened for applications on 25 March 2024.

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MAR
27

NALC highlights the vital role local councils play in supporting high streets

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The National Association of Local Councils has highlighted the vital role of local (parish and town) councils in supporting high streets in towns and small cities.

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MAR
27

Job vacancy: Fleet Town Council

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Fleet Town Council is seeking a executive officer/RFO to join their team.

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MAR
27

Job vacancy: Christchurch Town Council

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Christchurch Town Council is seeking a town clerk to join their team.

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MAR
27

Be prepared for a change in government with proactive community support for your local neighbourhood plans

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Authors: Neil Kirkland, chief executive officer and finance director and Katerina Sukstul, head of platform delivery and engagement at GoCollaborate Limited 


Local (parish and town) councils across the UK play a pivotal role in shaping their communities through neighbourhood development plans (NDPs).  While national politics can have a significant ripple effect on these local planning initiatives, early and inclusive consultation offers a powerful tool to strengthen your NDP.  

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MAR
26

NALC supports The Carbon Literacy Project's new toolkit

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has welcomed The Carbon Literacy Project's new toolkit for local (parish and town) councils.

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MAR
26

NALC opposes the erosion of the democratic planning system

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opposed further erosion of the democratic planning system by voicing concerns about the government's push to extend permitted development rights (PDRs).  

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MAR
25

NALC’s young councillors network meeting sparks discussion on local governance

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) National Network: Young councillors met on 19 March 2024 to discuss the challenges of being a young councillor, annual parish meetings, and councillor allowances.

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MAR
22

The government publishes council tax levels for 2024/25 

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The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published information on council tax levels set by councils in England for the financial year 2024/25.

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MAR
21

NALC has released extra tickets for reconnecting communities through community transport

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released extra tickets to its sold-out online event on reconnecting communities through community transport which takes place on 27 March 2024.

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MAR
20

Purple Day 2024: Get to know epilepsy 

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Author: Rebecca Lock, PR & media officer at Epilepsy Action


79 new people are diagnosed with epilepsy every day in the UK. That is three people every hour, and one every 18 minutes. In a week, more than 500 new people will be diagnosed on average. Every month, that’s around 2,500 people. 

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MAR
19

Job vacancy: Hanham Parish Council

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Hanham Parish Council is seeking a part-time clerk and RFO to join their team.

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MAR
19

NALC and the government make progress on the Martyn's Law proposals 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has seen progress in the government's updated proposals for Martyn's Law standard tier consultation.

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MAR
19

NALC opposes changes to national planning policy

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opposed changes to national planning policy unless local and national design codes are considered.

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MAR
19

NALC welcomes the government's move on land transparency 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has welcomed the government's latest proposals to make data on land ownership publicly available and transparent.

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MAR
19

NALC publishes the 2024 edition of the Practitioners' Guide

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published the Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance (JPAG) 2024 edition of the Practitioners' Guide.

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MAR
13

Village Halls Week 2024 is set to go green!

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Author: Phillip Vincent, public affairs and communications manager at ACRE


With scientific warnings of the climate crisis mounting and governments and international institutions scrabbling in search of grand solutions, it’s easy to feel powerless to act in the face of great threats to our way of life and that of future generations.

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MAR
12

Young councillors network meets to bolster governance and engagement

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) young councillors network met to discuss how to bolster governance and engagement.

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MAR
08

NALC pushes permanent parish exemption from full audit regime

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has intensified its campaign to permanently exempt local (parish and town) councils from the rigorous category one full audit regime. 

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MAR
08

NALC celebrates International Women’s Day

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Today, 8 March 2024, marks International Women’s Day which commemorates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the empowerment of women in all spheres of life. 

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MAR
07

Job vacancy: Upton Parish Council

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Upton Parish Council is seeking a parish clerk and responsible financial officer to join their team.


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MAR
07

Job vacancy: Newark Town Council

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Newark Town Council is seeking a deputy town clerk to join their team.


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MAR
06

NALC event discusses the pros and cons of using social media 

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The National Association of Local Councils' (NALC) latest online event discussed the advantages and disadvantages of using social media in the local (parish and town) councils sector.

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MAR
06

We need more women in local government

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Author: Hannah Stevens, chief executive officer at Elect Her


There are approximately 100,000 councillors in England, but only 39.2% of them are women, whilst women make up 51% of the population. 

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MAR
05

Coastal communities network discusses coastal littering and King Charles III England Coast Path  

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) coastal communities national network discussed coastal littering and King Charles III England Coast Path.

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MAR
04

NALC chair Women in Local Government event

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) chaired the Women in Local Government event by Dods Diversity & Inclusion on 28 February 2024.

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MAR
01

NALC speaks at Westminister Insight event on workplace harassment and bullying

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) spoke at Westminister Insight's Preventing Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace Conference on 26 February 2024.

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MAR
01

Moving over to a .gov.uk domain? A new way to contact the Parish Council Domains Helper Service

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is working with the Central Digital and Data Office to support the Parish Council Domains Helper Service to help local (parish and town) councils move to a .gov.uk domain.

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FEB
28

Exclusive offer to help make your communities safer

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Author: Clive Rowlandson, marketing manager at the British Heart Foundation


There are 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) every year in the UK; sadly, the current survival rate is only 1 in 10. However, early CPR and defibrillation can significantly increase the chances of surviving an OHCA. British Heart Foundation therefore has a mission to triple survival rates from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests by 2030.

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FEB
27

Job vacancy: Christchurch Town Council

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Christchurch Town Council is seeking a finance officer to join their team.

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FEB
27

Ampthill Town Council and Flitwick Town Council celebrate LGBT+ History Month

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The National Association of Local Councils attended Proud Ampthill and Flitwick (Proud AF) to celebrate LGBT+ History Month with Ampthill Town Council and Flitwick Town Council. 

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FEB
27

NALC marks the second consecutive year of Cyber Essentials certification

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) proudly announces the successful renewal of its Cyber Essentials certification for the second consecutive year. This achievement demonstrates NALC's commitment to safeguarding its members’ data and business operations against evolving cyber threats. 

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FEB
26

Cramlington Town Council shortlisted for the LGC Awards 2024

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Cramlington Town Council in Northumberland have been shortlisted for the LGC Awards 2024 in the community involvement category.

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23

Job vacancy: Laverstock and Ford Parish Council

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Laverstock and Ford Parish Council seek a Parish Clerk to join their team.

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FEB
22

NALC and SLCC extend deadline for Martyn’s Law survey 

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Following the long-awaited Martyn’s Law standard tier consultation, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) have issued a joint sector survey to inform their responses. 

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FEB
21

Lighting a Beacon of Peace for the D-Day 80th anniversary

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Author: Lee Cleaver, client account executive at Clear Councils Insurance


6 June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and will see several events hosted throughout the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories. It is a significant occasion to commemorate the sacrifices made and celebrate the years of peace resulting from those tremendous efforts.

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20

Parliament approves Local Government Finance Settlement 2024/25

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On 5 February 2024, the House of Commons approved the final Local Government Finance Settlement 2024/25.

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20

Smaller Councils Committee maps out two-year work programme

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Smaller Councils Committee has mapped out its two-year work programme.

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FEB
19

NALC publishes a briefing on council email addresses and password security

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published a new briefing on council email addresses and password security.

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FEB
14

Home Office announces further free webinars for Martyn's Law standard tier consultation

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The Home Office has announced further free webinars on the Martyn's Law standard tier consultation for public sector bodies, including local (parish and town) councils, which may own or manage buildings and premises falling in the scope of the standard tier of the draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.

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14

Celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2024

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Author: Cllr Andy Snape, mayor of Flitwick Town Council


As co-chair of NALC's LGBT+ councillors national network, it's an honour to write on NALC’s blog to mark LBGT+ History Month 2024! The network was set up in 2021 to bring LGBTQ+ councillors together to share ideas and inspire change in our local communities. As a network, we’re working on some exciting initiatives to raise the profile of LGBTQ+ councillors and staff working in local councils and to provide resources and support for councils that would like to engage more in this important area. 

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13

NALC and SLCC issue rapid response survey on Martyn’s Law

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Following the publication of the long-awaited Martyn’s Law standard tier consultation last week, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) have issued a joint sector survey to inform their responses.

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FEB
13

Local councils can now apply for a free portrait of His Majesty The King

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The National Association of Local Councils and the Cabinet Office can confirm that local (parish and town) councils can now apply for a free portrait of His Majesty The King.

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FEB
07

Home Office announces free webinar for Martyn's Law standard tier consultation

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Following the publication of the long-awaited Martyn's Law standard tier consultation, the Home Office has announced that it will be hosting a webinar for public sector bodies, including local (parish and town) councils, which may own or manage buildings and premises falling in the scope of the standard tier of the draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.

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FEB
07

NALC opposes the street vote development concept  

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has opposed the government’s new street vote development order plans.

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FEB
07

Moving your council to a .gov.uk domain couldn’t be easier with the parish council domains helper service  

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Authors: Karen Gibbard, Sandra Lowe, Stephanie Palmer and Tim Willott from the Parish Council Domains Helper Team


As you may know, the cabinet office is working hard to support England's parish and town councils in moving to .gov.uk domains where they can conduct their business safely, more securely and efficiently.

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05

NALC responds to BBC investigation on abuse towards councillors and staff

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has responded to an investigation by the BBC into abuse and intimidation of people in local government.

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02

Women councillors network meet to discuss bullying and harassment

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) National Network: Women councillors met on 29 January 2024 to discuss NALC's women councillors survey and bullying and harassment in the local (parish and town) council sector.

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