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We are stepping up efforts on the Representation of the People Bill to champion the democratic role of parish and town councils.

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

We have responded to the to the appointment of Andy Burnham MP as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.

Three parish and town council-backed bids have secured government funding after being shortlisted in the first UK Town of Culture competition.

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage confirms that parish and town councils will play a key role in neighbourhood governance. 

We have published a new template letter as part of our Engaging Parliament Toolkit for parish and town councils to engage with their MP to discuss the Pride in Place programme and the potential inclusion of their council on neighbourhood boards.

We are disappointed by the omission of remote meetings and standards reform from the King's Speech

We have launched a new toolkit to help parish and town councils and county associations strengthen their engagement with MPs and other parliamentarians.

NALC are urging parish and town councils to encourage MPs to attend White Ribbon Day parliamentary reception.

We have launched the Westminster Forum to champion and amplify the voice of parish and town councils.