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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced the latest round of results for the Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS).

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and Parish Online have released a new publication on digital mapping systems for local (parish and town) councils.

The Civility and Respect Project has backed a new Early Day Motion on intimidation in community, parish and town councils, tabled in parliament by Dr Julian Lewis MP. 

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has welcomed government proposals not to set council tax referendum principles for England's 10,000 local (parish and town) councils for the financial year 2023/24.

On 8 March 2023, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) will celebrate International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has joined civil society leaders to call on ministers to support the main recommendations of the House of Lords Committee Land Use report.

Throughout what has undoubtedly been a challenging year, I have been struck by how the first tier of local government – England's 10,000 local (parish and town) councils – has provided stability and support to our communities.

Author: Ruaire Glackin, head of net zero & energy management at Utility Aid 

With the cost of living and energy crisis affecting everyone, especially businesses and charities, one way to decrease costs is to reduce your energy consumption and look at ways to become greener with your usage. Not only can you save money, but by taking little steps, you help to look after our planet and can contribute towards the net zero goal.

The Civility and Respect Project team has revised the Local Government Association (LGA) Code of Conduct supporting guidance to better reflect the sector's needs.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has recently updated its materials for local (parish and town) councils making proposals under the Sustainable Communities Act.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has added a new online event on social isolation and loneliness from the local council perspective, which takes place on 22 February 2023.

Author: Hannah Copeland, HR Business Partner at WorkNest

As people’s bills increase, so does the pressure on employers to offer some form of support.

The Civility and Respect Project releases a new HR podcast to better explain local (parish and town) councils' responsibilities as employers regarding appraisals.

Author: Lee​ Cleaver, sales development account broker at BHIB Councils Insurance

Almost every local (parish and town) council uses technology in their day-to-day operations — whether simply accessing emails or performing more complex tasks such as handling personal data.

Author: Tracey Robbins, head of UK Delivery at Eden Project Communities 

The Big Lunch, an Eden Project initiative, has been bringing neighbours together annually each June since 2009. This year was exceptional, as The Big Jubilee Lunch 2022 was part of the official Platinum Jubilee celebrations. 

Today, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) supports White Ribbon Day. This is the International Day for eradicating violence against women, held annually on 25 November. The charity White Ribbon UK seeks to engage men and boys in violence prevention as part of the global White Ribbon movement.

Author: Cllr Kay Wesley, White Ribbon Champion for Congleton Town Council

What is Congleton doing and why?

Congleton Town Council has voted to become White Ribbon Accredited. The catalyst for this was a visit to Congleton by Chris Green OBE, the White Ribbon UK President, who was invited to speak at a public event organised by the Congleton Women’s Forum.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is to become a White Ribbon Accredited organisation.

The Civility and Respect Project has released two new HR podcasts to better explain local (parish and town) councils' responsibilities as employers.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has urged the government to give local (parish and town) councils direct access to apply for levelling up funding.

Cllr Keith Stevens, chair of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), has responded to the Autumn Statement.

The November edition of the Civility and Respect newsletter is out now.

The Civility and Respect Project team have worked in partnership with Breakthrough Communications to produce this comprehensive guide to actively address the issues of civility and respect on social media which has been approved for use by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC).

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) calls on local (parish and town) councils to respond to the final consultation on new parliamentary constituencies.

The newly appointed minister for local government, Lee Rowley MP, gave his very first speech to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Empowering Communities conference on 7 November 2022.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) latest peer challenge, in partnership with the Local Government Association (LGA), has occurred at Cirencester Town Council in Gloucestershire.

The Civility and Respect Project team have worked in partnership with Hoey Ainscough Associates Ltd to produce this roles and responsibilities guidance which has been approved for use by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC).

Author: Tristram Cary, chair of Geoxphere Ltd

One of the local (parish and town) councils' essential duties is to analyse and comment on planning applications. This vital task is made much easier if the planning applications can be loaded into a digital mapping system and analysed against all the relevant constraints, such as local plans and flood risk. 

The Civility and Respect Project team has worked with county associations to produce this comprehensive recruitment guide approved for use by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC).

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) have signed the partnership statement and memorandum of understanding.

Lee Rowley MP will speak at the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) one-day virtual event, Empowering Communities, on 7 November 2022.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has been notified by the Local Government Association (LGA) that it has come to an agreement on the 2022/23 pay offer with the unions representing local government employees

Author: Megan Blyth, local and community empowerment project officer at the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE)

Tackling the climate crisis is a daunting task, especially for councils that may not have access to large budgets, resources or staff. But we know more and more local councils have declared climate emergencies and are thinking about plans for positive change in their local area. But what support is available to ensure these plans benefit local communities and the planet? 

Alex Norris MP will speak at the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) one-day virtual event, Empowering Communities, on 7 November 2022.

The Civility and Respect Project has released a new HR podcast to better explain local (parish and town) councils' responsibilities as employers.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is heading to Newport Pagnell Town Council in Buckinghamshire on 27 and 28 June 2023 for its first study tour since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has added a new online event on local (parish and town) councils and community engagement, which takes place on 25 January 2023.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) met at NALC’s office in London on 21 October 2022 to discuss the partnership between the two organisations. 

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) highlighted the role local (parish and town) councils could play in decarbonisation.

Author: Cllr Sharon Taylor OBE, chair of the Co-operative Councils' Innovation Network and leader of Stevenage Borough Council 

The United Kingdom is currently facing a cost of living crisis that is directly impacting all households and businesses up and down the country. 

The Civility and Respect Project publishes a new model councillor-officer protocol in partnership with Hoey Ainscough.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published its report on the 2022 local (parish and town) council elections.

Rishi Sunak MP, a keynote speaker at a National Association of Local Councils' (NALC) annual conference and cover star of its former magazine, LCR, has been appointed as the new prime minister.

On 25 November 2022, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) will support White Ribbon Day, a day to work towards ending violence against women and girls.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) released extra tickets to its sold-out online event on local councils and communications strategies on 26 October 2022.

Paul Scully MP will speak in person at the National Association of Local Councils' first-ever one-day hybrid event, Empowering Communities, in London on 7 November 2022.

Author: Martin Buttle, better world lead at CCLA

With the highest rates of inflation in decades and a collapse in the pound's value, the UK is facing a cost-of-living crisis that will affect millions of working people across the UK.

Today, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has revealed the winners of its Star Council Awards 2022 at an online ceremony.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published the 2022 edition of Points of Light, highlighting local (parish and town) councils' excellent work to support their communities.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) will conduct a survey to collect feedback on how it should deliver its future events programme.