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Author: Shar Roselman, town clerk at Newport Pagnell Town Council
Join me as I reflect on the enlightening study tour held in June 2023. Let's explore the valuable benefits of study tours and dive into the extensive array of subjects that these tours can cover. Trust me, you will want to take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the next one!
AUTHOR: MIKE ATTENBOROUGH-COX, CHAIR OF THE SMALLER AUTHORTIES' AUDIT APPOINTMENTS
A complaint was received by the external auditor from a parish council in the southwest that had received a Public Interest Report and invoice for associated charges for 2020/21. The parish council levied a precept of £10k for the past two years.
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.
Author: Claire FitzGerald, administration manager, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC)
To the Palace we went and it poured,We got really soaked but not bored,They played Mr Blue Sky,We couldn’t work-out why,But we had brilliant fun, thank the Lord.
Our response on amending the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 as part of a package of cross-system measures to clear the backlog and put the system on a sustainable footing.
Author: Nadoya Reid, communications officer at the National Association of Local Councils
Since 2016, NALC's Star Council Awards Council of the Year winner 2022, Alcester Town Council (ATC), has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of its residents. By establishing a Health and Well-being Board, the council has fostered a resilient community by nurturing social networks and building capacity. ATC has been at the forefront of promoting a thriving and inclusive community by focusing on creating connections, reducing isolation, and enhancing a sense of belonging. This blog post explores the remarkable initiatives undertaken by Alcester Town Council to support the health and well-being of its residents.
This publication is for anyone wanting to know more about parish, town, community, and neighbourhood councils, the role of local councillors, and what you need to do to stand as a candidate in local council elections.
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.
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) chair, Cllr Keith Stevens, has written an open letter to all the political party leaders on promoting civility, respect and empowering communities.