Resources

The government has renewed its commitment to reorganising local government with the goal to create a more streamlined and financially sustainable system.

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.

Our presentation on the English Devolution White Paper at the special National Assembly meeting on 30 January 2025.​

Our chief executive reflects on the publications of the government's English Devolution White Paper.

Our chief executive explores whether the time has come for hyper localism.

Our response to the Built Environment Committee inquiry into high streets.

Our response on the key design principles of a dormant assets-funded community wealth fund in England.

The publication provides guidance and resources related to devolution designed to assist parish and town councils in effectively understanding and implementing devolution policies.

Our Devo Local White Paper proposes strengthening local democracy and supporting devolution by empowering parish and town councils nationwide.

Home nations, cities, counties, and towns are now demanding more decentralisation of power from Whitehall, but how best do we achieve devolution?