🚨 Nominations are now OPEN!. We’re thrilled to launch the #StarCouncilAwards 2025/26 – the only national awards celebrating England’s parish and town councils. Know someone making a difference? This is their moment. ➡️

💷 How can parish and town councils generate income beyond the precept? Join us on 24 September 2025 to discover innovative income sources and financial strategies.

RT @NALCchiefexec: Yes thank you @SharonStevenage and @AlexJJNorris for great engagement and support for @NALC and our 10000 local councils….

RT @NALC_chair: I welcome this Bill as a step towards our longstanding call to shift power from Westminster to communities. But true devolu….

🏛️ Today the government has published the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, advancing the English Devolution White Paper from December 2024. NALC met with Baroness Sharon Taylor to discuss it. Read more:

🌿 As devolution reshapes local governance, how do we effectively manage parks and open spaces? Join us on 23 July 2025 to discuss challenges and explore solutions.

🏘️ During #RuralHousingWeek, NALC highlights how parish and town councils can shape local development through neighbourhood planning - giving communities a real voice in rural housing and growth. Learn more:

📈 We have published our Annual Report for the year 2024/25, showcasing a year of significant progress. The report outlines a year marked by innovation, national engagement, and the increasing influence of parish and town councils.

📝 In our latest blog, our partner, @theClearGroup, reflects on the inspiring moments from our Star Council Awards and why recognising the incredible work of parish and town councils is so important.

🔑 NALC put parish & town councils centre stage at #LGAConf25- including our packed fringe event Power Shift and Falmouth Town Council’s session. Local democracy is evolving and councils are leading the way! Read more on our website:

🏢 We've published a new, easy-to-digest advice note on Martyn’s Law. It outlines why it matters, highlights key dates, explains who will be affected, gives practical steps councils can take today to prepare, and links to free training and resources.

🏘️ Responding to the government's consultation on implementing measures to improve build-out transparency, we've renewed our call for the government to hold developers accountable and require them to build homes on land with planning permission granted.

🏡 Its #RuralHousingWeek and @natfednews are hosting a webinar on solving the housing crisis in rural areas. NALC stand with the National Housing Federation in their efforts to achieve more positive outcomes for people living in rural areas. Sign up here:

🏡 It’s #RuralHousingWeek! Rural communities need affordable homes, delivered through a planning system that works for them. NALC is calling for a stronger voice for local councils in planning decisions. Learn more on our website:

👏 Today is World Thank You Day! A big thank you to all our councillors, clerks, officers and volunteers who help parish and town councils thrive across England. Your dedication makes a real difference!.

♻️ It's Net Zero Week! NALC stands with the UK in driving climate action and building a sustainable future. Check out our website to find out more about how we can work together toward a cleaner and greener future-

💷 How can parish and town councils generate income beyond the precept? Join us on 24 September 2025 to discover innovative income sources and financial strategies.

📢 A fantastic session with 150+ delegates at #LGAConf! Huge thanks to our panel, Alex Norris MP, Cllr Louise Gittins, Sally Longmate, and Paul Marinko, for chairing. Read more about NALC at the LGA Conference:

📝 In our latest blog, the Internal Audit Forum challenges parish and town councils to look beyond the ticked boxes of their Annual Governance and Accountability Return forms and ask. Are we truly meeting the standards of good governance?.

🌿 As devolution reshapes local governance, how do we effectively manage parks and open spaces? Join us on 23 July 2025 to discuss challenges and explore solutions.

🔑 NALC put parish & town councils centre stage at #LGAConf25 - including our packed fringe event Power Shift and Falmouth Town Council’s session. Local democracy is evolving and councils are leading the way! Read more on our website: