National Association of Local Councils (@NALC) is the national voice for the 10,000 parish and town councils and 100,000 councillors across England.
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🚨 Nominations are now OPEN!
Now it's over to you. If you know a parish or town council, councillor, county association or clerk making a difference, nominate them for a #StarCouncilAward today.
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🫀Parish and town councillors can apply for a free, life saving, defibrillator for their community. Find out more on the British Heart Foundation website: bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/…
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📢 We welcome the Smaller Authorities' Audit Appointments (SAAA) Annual Report 2025/26, highlighting Limited Assurance's effectiveness and digital AGAR progress for better governance. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-we…
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🛝Did you know Penrith Town Council awarded more than £40,000 in grants to local groups, invested in play areas across the town and secured funding to improve wayfinding for residents and visitors? #CumberlandDay
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⛰️ Happy #CumberlandDay! From Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, to the ancient wonder of Hadrian’s Wall, today we celebrate Cumberland’s rich Roman heritage, history, and breathtaking scenery.
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🏛️ We welcome the government's focus on strong governance, leadership, and continuous improvement in revising Best Value Duty guidance, highlighting parish and town councils' key role in better community outcomes. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-ba…
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💼 Bicester Town Council are seeking a town clerk to join their team. nalc.gov.uk/job/town-clerk-c…
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📝 In this week’s blog, we mark World Alzheimer's Month and showcase how parish and town councils can create environments where residents living with Alzheimer's feel included, supported and able to participate in community life. nalc.gov.uk/resource/world-a…
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🔑 Project Keystone has hit a milestone as parish and town councils unite to shape a professional, connected, influential, and future-focused support system. nalc.gov.uk/resource/project…
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📢 We have raised concerns that Surrey's devolution risks silencing communities. Parish and town councils must have meaningful representation in devolved decision-making, with access to funding and a formal role in shaping local priorities. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-wa…
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🍃 Did you know Belper Town Council recently won the CPRE Green Stewardship Award, recognising its work to protect green spaces, boost biodiversity and engage the local community in creating a greener future? #DerbyshireDay
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🌄 Today is #DerbyshireDay! today we celebrate a county known for being home to the Peak District, its historic market towns and stately homes.
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🏘️ We highlighted the important role parish and town councils play in supporting housing delivery, economic growth and devolution at the Housing Community Summit 2026 in Liverpool. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-te…
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🫂 Today is #WorldAlzheimer’sDay. Parish and town councils can support their residents with Alzheimer’s by becoming dementia friends, launching awareness events and establishing support groups. Read more on how councils can support their residents: nalc.gov.uk/campaigns/health…
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🌳 Did you know Cirencester Town Council has launched an ambitious Green Spaces Strategy, setting out a vision for vibrant, wildlife-rich and accessible green spaces across the town for generations to come? #GloucestershireDay
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🧀 It is #GloucestershireDay! Today we celebrate a county known for its beautiful landscapes, historic roots and famous traditions.
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🌊 Today marks the start of the #GreatBritishBeachClean, where hundreds of beach cleans take place up and down the UK. Organise or find a beach clean near you: mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/be…
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🎬 The stage is set. Our speakers are ready. The National Rural Conference 2026 begins on Monday!
📅 14–17 September
💻 Online
🔗 Explore the programme and book your sessions: rsnonline.org.uk/national-ru…
#NRC26 #NationalChampion #MemberExclusive
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