Resources

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.

For International Women's Day this year, we asked our women colleagues how we support and empower women.

Town and Country Planning Association discuss the importance of planning and place-shaping to build stronger communities.

Shrewsbury Town Council's town clerk shares thoughts on whether local government finances are the biggest threat or the greatest opportunity to parish and town councils.

Society of Local Council Clerks writes about how parish and town councils can tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges.