Resources

Our Council of the Year 2024, Great Linford Parish Council, celebrates a year of achievements and shares exciting plans for the future of their community.

Our partner, Clear Councils Insurance, reflects on the inspiring moments from our Star Council Awards.

The Internal Audit Forum challenges parish and town councils to look beyond the ticked boxes of their Annual Governance and Accountability Return forms.

Utility Aid shares why it's supporting the Star Council Awards and celebrating the people that power communities.

CPRE, the countryside charity, shares how parish and town councils can play a vital role in protecting and promoting the countryside.

We reflect on a truly special tradition, the annual invitation for representatives of the parish and town council sector to attend The King’s Royal Garden Parties.

Hebden Royd Town Council shares how it is turning its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion into meaningful, community-led action.

Discover key insights from the Braunstone Town Council study tour, which provided a firsthand look at Braunstone’s trailblazing sustainability projects and community initiatives.

For Dementia Action Week, we highlight the incredible impact that grassroots initiatives can have on people living with dementia and their families.

For Mental Health Awareness Week we look at the health and welling of councillors, clerks and council staff in parish and town councils.

Newton and Noss Parish Council shares the inspiring journey behind its achievement of the Silver Award in the Local Council Award Scheme.

Stop Food Waste Day is an international initiative dedicated to combating food waste through education and actionable strategies.

Look at the strategy, plan and actions that won Exmouth Town Council the Star Council Awards Climate Response of the Year.

With over 1,200 parish and town councils acting as trustees, the Charity Commission explores their role.

Over 630,000 people in the UK have epilepsy. That is 1 in 100. Epilepsy Society help us dispell some common myths.

Village Halls Week is an annual celebration that highlights the contribution of England's 10,000-plus village halls to rural communities.

A quick summary from the Internal Audit Forum should help parish and town councils tick yes on their Annual Governance and Accountability Return in 2025.