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We have opened bookings for our Annual Conference 2027, which will explore the changes reshaping local government and help shape what comes next.

We have praised the vital role of parish and town council clerks in supporting communities.

Project Keystone has now entered its final phase as the final report, strategic conclusions and implementation roadmap are drafted.

We have launched our groundbreaking AI-powered online assistant designed specifically for parish and town councils.

We have attended the Labour Party Conference to highlight the vital role parish and town councils play in communities across England.

Learn more about our plans to enhance the visibility of parish and town councils at the Labour Annual Conference 2026.

Project Keystone has reached a significant milestone as the sector shapes the future support system.

Our chief executive has announced he will retire in March 2027 after 12 years leading the organisation.

Our latest event, Stronger Together: Unlocking the Power of Collaboration, brought parish and town councils together to explore partnership working across the sector.

We have published our quarterly activity report covering April to June 2026.

Civic.ly share why they are sponsoring our Climate Response of the Year category at the Star Council Awards 2027.

Project Keystone has completed two key strands of engagement: a national online survey and a workshop with our National Assembly.

We attended the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual Conference in Bournemouth to raise the profile of parish and town councils and the sector and discuss the local government sector with principal authorities.

Our Smaller Councils Committee has met to discuss climate action, standards, remote meetings and Martyn's Law.

We have launched a review of our Model Standing Orders, and we are inviting parish and town councils to help shape the next version.

Our National Assembly discusses key findings from our recent Project Keystone survey.

Nominations are now open for the Star Council Awards 2026/27.