NALC opens nominations for 2025 governance elections

We have officially opened nominations for our 2025 governance elections, calling on parish and town councillors across England to step up and make their voices heard nationally.

Every two years, we refresh our leadership through two types of elections:

• National Assembly elections — County associations elect members to sit on our governing body, the National Assembly. These members help set the organisation’s strategic direction, influence national policy, and elect the chair and vice-chairs who lead our work.
• Direct elections — Councillors and clerks can stand for a seat on our Larger Councils Committee or Smaller Councils Committee, ensuring parish and town councils of all sizes are represented. These committees tackle real challenges facing councils, provide input on guidance and policy, and give members the chance to champion the sector at a national level.

We are encouraging councillors and clerks to consider standing, highlighting the opportunity to amplify your impact from local decision-making to influencing national policy, championing your sector and representing its needs, shape the future and help develop the guidance and support councils rely on, grow as a leader by building skills, confidence, and connections, and ensure the government and national bodies hear the voice of parish and town councils.

The nomination period is now open and closes on 31 October 2025. Whether through the National Assembly or direct elections to our committees, this is your chance to represent your community nationally and help shape the future of local government.

Don’t wait, nominate yourself, encourage a colleague, and step forward. Because your experience, your voice, and your vision can make a difference.