News

We have responded to the to the appointment of Andy Burnham MP as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.

Our new analysis of the May 2026 parish and town council elections shows fewer vacancies left.

We are seeking the views of parish and town councillors to help shape our response to the government's consultation on time off for public duties.

Three parish and town council-backed bids have secured government funding after being shortlisted in the first UK Town of Culture competition.

We have called for better access to in-person banking services and greater recognition of the unique needs of parish and town councils.

Our micro councils network met recently to examine reform, resilience and respect.

We attended the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual Conference in Bournemouth to raise the profile of parish and town councils and the sector and discuss the local government sector with principal authorities.

We have launched a new banking hub to help parish and town councils navigate the challenges of day-to-day banking.

SAAA has funded a suite of new regional seminars to help smaller authorities prepare for digital AGAR.

Our Smaller Councils Committee has met to discuss climate action, standards, remote meetings and Martyn's Law.

New findings show parish and town councils are key to thriving communities amid local government reform.

We are encouraging parish and town councils to complete a new national survey to help build a stronger picture.

We have launched a review of our Model Standing Orders, and we are inviting parish and town councils to help shape the next version.

Our National Assembly discusses key findings from our recent Project Keystone survey.

Nominations are now open for the Star Council Awards 2026/27.

We have launched a new video highlighting how parish and town councils are benefiting from signing up to the Civility and Respect Pledge.

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage confirms that parish and town councils will play a key role in neighbourhood governance. 

Our Annual Conference brought together parish and town councils from across England on 24 June 2026 to explore how they can play a leading role in the future of local government.

We have published our annual report highlighting a year of influence, growth and sector leadership.

From 29 June 2026, local authorities are no longer required to publish members' home addresses.

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

We have called on parish and town councils to take a balanced and forward-looking approach to artificial intelligence.

Parish and town councillors, clerks and council staff from across England were recognised at the Buckingham Palace garden party.

We are pleased to support Local Council Clerk Week to celebrate the essential role clerks play in parish and town councils.

We have published a new resource on travel mileage, fuel rates, and allowances.

We have called for significant reforms to local government finance and devolution.

We have called for proportionate implementation of Martyn's Law guidance for parish and town councils.

We met with the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) on 27 May 2026 to discuss our shared priorities and opportunities to work together. 

We have extended the deadline for our Project Keystone survey to 12 June 2026.

We have welcomed strong audit results, but call for sector-wide support on governance and compliance pressures.