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JAN
08

Open letter: Make a change to local communities

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Looking back to my open letter just twelve months ago, no-one could have foreseen the coronavirus pandemic which has changed our lives and the country in so many ways since.

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DEC
24

NALC online office Christmas closure and opening

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) offices will close on 24 December 2020 for Christmas and will reopen on 4 January 2020.

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DEC
18

Government to continue with no referendum principles for local councils

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The government’s provisional local government finance settlement has confirmed the continuation of no referendum principles for local (parish and town) councils in 2021-22, which the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has called for and was included in their submission to the recent spending review.

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DEC
15

Local councils eligible to the new leisure fund

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A new £100m National Leisure Recovery Fund has been launched by Sport England and is open to eligible local (parish and town) councils, following successful representations made to the government by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC).

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DEC
09

NALC announces online Lobby Day for 2021

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced that it will once again hold a Lobby Day, on 2 February 2021.

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DEC
08

NALC launches a new guide on community business 

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has today launched The Good Councillor's guide to community business, in partnership with the Plunkett Foundation and Power to Change.

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DEC
04

Are you interested in reviewing the Practitioners’ Guide?

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As the secretariat for the Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance (JPAG), the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is seeking expressions of interest to review and re-write the section of the Practitioners’ Guide relating to internal audit.

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DEC
02

NALC features local councils combating climate change in Air Quality News

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has written an article for Air Quality News magazine on why climate change is a local issue and how local (parish and town) councils are at the forefront of fighting it.

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DEC
01

NALC celebrates Tree Charter Day with The Woodland Trust

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) celebrated Tree Charter Day on 28 November, as part of National Tree Week.

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NOV
23

NALC announces a new event to look at the future of play

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is pleased to announce a new online event as part of our Rebuilding Communities series, Leaders talk: Local councils and the future of play, on 9 December 2020.

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NOV
19

NALC urges government to finally close the lid on the toilet tax

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has used today’s World Toilet Day 2020 to urge the government to finally close the lid on the toilet tax through new legislation.

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NOV
05

Engagement Practitioners Network to hold Engage 2020 conference

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The Engagement Practitioners Network will be holding its Engage 2020 conference online from 16 to 27 November.

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NOV
04

NALC launches a new campaign to promote 2021 local elections

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has today unveiled its Make A Change campaign for the May 2021 elections.

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NOV
04

LGA announce second #CouncilsCan Day

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The Local Government Association (LGA) have announced their second #CouncilsCan Day on 10 November 2020, an online campaign to highlight the critical work of local government.

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NOV
02

New NALC online event focusses on giving young people a voice

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is hosting a new online event, In conversation: Frome — youth first, on 17 November 2020 as part of its Rebuilding Communities series.

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OCT
30

NALC launch new dementia publication backed by the prime minister

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the University of Plymouth (UoP) has today launched a new guide on dementia-friendly communities, which has been backed by the prime minister, Boris Johnson MP.

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OCT
28

NALC urges government to keep communities at the heart of planning

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has advised the government to keep communities at the heart of planning in its response to the latter’s Planning For The Future White Paper consultation.

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OCT
23

Housing minister writes to NALC chairman

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Chris Pincher MP, minister of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has written to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) chairman, Cllr Sue Baxter on neighbourhood planning and the government's reforms to the planning system.

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OCT
15

NALC chairman thanks council clerks for stepping up during the pandemic

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) chairman, Cllr Sue Baxter, has thanked the clerks of local (parish, town an community) councils for their tremendous effort and dedication in supporting communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

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OCT
13

NALC calls on local councils to complete a new survey on climate change

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is calling on local (parish and town) councils to complete its new survey on climate change.

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OCT
07

NALC event to focus on supporting mental health in communities

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) online event, Leaders talk: Supporting mental health in your community, on 30 October 2020 will focus on the challenge of mental health. You will learn about how to support mental health in your communities and will be able to share your own experiences and ideas on how your council is finding solutions for residents.

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OCT
05

NALC event to discuss future health challenges post COVID-19

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is to hold an online event, Leaders talk: The future of health challenges post COVID-19 on 28 October 2020. It will take a strategic look at how local (parish and town) councils can help their communities overcome local health challenges when the current pandemic eases.

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OCT
02

NALC reveal event details on local councils and hidden disabilities

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is holding a new event, Leaders talk: Local councils and hidden disabilities, on how local (parish and town) councils are best placed to understand the hidden disabilities in their communities. You will come away with a unique understanding of what hidden disabilities look like and how your council can safeguard residents.

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OCT
02

NALC addresses the select committee on the levelling up inquiry

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has addressed a parliamentary select committee of MPs as part of their inquiry into post-pandemic economic growth and levelling up.

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OCT
01

NALC's upcoming publication on dementia goes to Number 10

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the University of Plymouth (UoP) upcoming publication on dementia-friendly communities made its first appearance at Number 10 last week.

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SEP
30

NALC to host health wellbeing event on local government collaboration

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is holding a new event, Leaders talk: Collaboration for health and wellbeing, on how the different tiers of local government are working together to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities.

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SEP
28

NALC launches a new publication on climate change

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has today launched a new publication on climate change at its Leaders talk: Rebuilding sustainable communities online event.

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SEP
25

NALC calls for the government to empower local councils and level-up rural areas to support recovery

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The National Association of Local Councils has called on the government to use the Comprehensive Spending Review to empower local (parish and town) councils and level up rural areas to support England’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

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SEP
24

NALC welcomes the publication of final Redmond report

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) welcomes the recent publication of Sir Tony Redmond’s report into the oversight of audit and local government financial transparency.

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AUG
27

NALC chair and chief executive take part in a podcast

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The National Association of Local Councils’ (NALC’s) chair, Cllr Sue Baxter, and chief executive, Jonathan Owen, were recently interviewed for a podcast by the Public Sector Executive (PSE), the independent news brand for the UK public sector.

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AUG
27

NALC publishes a new briefing on the national salary pay scales

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has today published a new employment briefing on the national salary pay scales for clerks and other employees employed under the terms of the model contract.

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AUG
25

NALC announce events to help communities go green

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced details for two events as part of the Rebuilding Communities online event series to help make communities greener.

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AUG
20

Sevenoaks Town Council gets a share of £1m for award-winning bus service

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Kent’s Sevenoaks Town Council has received more funding to support its acclaimed No.8 bus service.

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AUG
18

NALC forms partnership to release a new guide on community business

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has partnered with the Plunkett Foundation and Power to Change to release a new guide on community business, later this year.

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AUG
18

NALC reveal details for Health and Wellbeing Week

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has revealed details for its Health and Wellbeing Week in October, as part of the Rebuilding Communities online event series.

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AUG
11

NALC launch Local Council Award Scheme review

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has begun a review of the Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) criteria.

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AUG
10

Funding boost to help communities plan their neighbourhoods

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Housing secretary, Robert Jenrick MP has today announced funding to help communities in urban and deprived areas plan their local neighbourhoods will almost double.

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AUG
07

Government department confirms local council funding eligibility

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The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has clarified to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) the eligibility of local (parish and town) councils for the business grants which are in place to support small businesses cope with the impact of COVID-19.

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AUG
06

Transport Planning Society and Royal College of Arts announce major research project with local councils

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The Transport Planning Society and the Royal College of Arts have announced a new major research project working with Biggleswade Town Council in Bedfordshire, Lyme Regis Town Council in Dorset and Haltwhistle Communitiy Partnership in Northumberland.

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AUG
05

High street guru to speak at NALC online event series

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Bill Grimsey (formerly of Iceland and Wickes) will join NALC's online event, Leaders’ talk: Building back stronger communities on 25 August 2020.

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AUG
05

Cornwall Council first to pass on government funding for pandemic related expenditure and lost income 

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Cornwall Council are set to be the first principal council in England to pass on government funding and provide financial support for local (parish and town) councils impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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AUG
04

Affordable Housing Commission publishes new affordable housing report

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The Affordable Housing Commission (AHC) has published a report on making housing affordable after COVID-19.

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JUL
24

Give local councils the support they need to help build back stronger

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has written an article for the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) on the measures needed to let local (parish and town) councils continue to play a vital role for their communities during the pandemic.

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JUL
17

JPAG writes a letter to clarify queries on the Practitioners' Guide

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The Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance (JPAG) has written a letter to practitioners' clarifying a range of queries since the publication of the Practitioners' Guide early this year.

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JUL
16

NALC unites with LGA to urge the government to keep planning local

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) today has united with the Local Government Association (LGA) to urge the government to keep planning local as better areas and homes can only be achieved through a local planning system with public participation.

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JUL
08

NALC unveils plans for series of online events

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The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) today announced a new online event series that will focus on the theme of rebuilding communities.

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JUL
07

Government responds to NALC's call for clarity over the latest funding for councils

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The government has confirmed local (parish and town) councils are not included in their latest financial support package for local government, with district and unitary councils still expected to help them with funding.

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JUL
07

County Councils Network publish COVID-19 financial impact report

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The County Councils Network (CCN) has published a report on the financial impact of COVID-19 on principal authorities.

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JUL
06

Locality publish COVID-19 community response report

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Locality has published a major report on the response of community organisations to the COVID-19 crisis.

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JUL
03

Supporting local councils to reopen playgrounds safely

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Yesterday a number of national bodies with interests in play NALC (National Association of Local Councils), SLCC (the Society of Local Council Clerks), The Play Safety Forum (PSF), Association of Play Industries (API) & The Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) met with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to discuss the current government guidance. All involved were delighted by the enthusiasm shown for the provision of play, with it having huge mental and physical benefits to young people particularly at a time when their abilities to enjoy play outside of their homes have been curtailed during the current crisis.

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