Jonathan Owen
@NALCchiefexec
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Chief Executive of @NALC National Association of Local Councils, helping England’s 10,000 first tier Councils build stronger communities
Joined October 2014
Thanks to @GlosAPTC for invite to today’s well attended AGM. Some great debate of motions on ethical investment and cross authority boundary reviews. And useful stats on the services they provide including 115 training sessions and 82 audits.
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Yes thank you @SharonStevenage and @AlexJJNorris for great engagement and support for @NALC and our 10000 local councils and 100000 councillors. Looking forward to working with you to make new arrangements work for communities!.
Huge thank you to @SharonStevenage for meeting @NALC today ahead of publication of English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill. Really welcome & appreciated briefing/Q&A on key points of interest. Look forward to continuing to work together in sprit of #localgov reset.
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RT @NALC_chair: Huge thank you to @SharonStevenage for meeting @NALC today ahead of publication of English Devolution & Community Empowerme….
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RT @NALC_chair: I welcome this Bill as a step towards our longstanding call to shift power from Westminster to communities. But true devolu….
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RT @NALC: 🏛️ Today the government has published the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, advancing the English Devolution Whi….
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NALC briefing on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
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Good neighbourhood planning debate today. Encouraging from @AlexJJNorris “Do the Government intend to end neighbourhood planning? No, we do not. Do we intend or wish secretly for the phasing out of neighbourhood planning? No, we do not”
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Good to meet with @PoppyLegion at #LGAConf25 and hear about their councillor network open to @nalc parish and town councillors -
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Thanks @weezegee for highlighting @NALC fringe event tomorrow in your opening speech at #LGAConf25. Wednesday from 17.15 to 18.15 in Hall 1C. Be there! LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins' speech to the LGA Annual Conference 2025 | Local Government Association
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RT @NALC: 📄 Through consultations, NALC ensures parish and town councils are represented in key government decisions. From climate policy t….
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RT @NALC: 🏛️ NALC actively engages with Parliament and political parties to raise awareness of the value of local councils. Together, we’re….
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RT @LGANews: 📻🔊@OvertonMarianne was on @BBCr4today this morning to discuss our #LGAConf25 survey showing persistently high rates of reporte….
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RT @RSNonline: The Rural Services Network is at the #LGAConference this week!. Whether you’re a member or just curious about what we do — c….
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Good to hear @LordWajidKhan confirm legislative plans to expand “the power to remove hope value where land is acquired by a parish or town council when the relevant project facilitates the provision of affordable housing.” Hansard 25 June 2025
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RT @NABMA_Markets: 🏅 The 2025 NABMA Market Industry Awards are now open!.We're celebrating the best in UK markets — and we want your nomina….
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And don’t forget to swing by @NALC and @SLCCnews joint stand to discuss all things parish and town councils! Nor our fringe session and innovation zone star Falmouth Town Council on Wednesday.
Less than a week to go #LGAConf25!. We're bringing top speakers and engaging workshops to the heart of Liverpool. View the programme: Check out what else is on in the city: @VisitLiverpool
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RT @LGAcomms: Less than a week to go #LGAConf25!. We're bringing top speakers and engaging workshops to the heart of Liverpool. View the p….
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Thanks @UA_Energy for your support! “As we look to the future, we see parish and town councils playing an even greater role in addressing the climate emergency, fostering community resilience, and embracing innovation in service delivery.” Agreed!.
📝 In our latest blog, our partner, @UA_Energy, shares why supporting the Star Council Awards is more than just a sponsorship. It's a celebration of the people powering communities.
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RT @NALC: 📝 In our latest blog, our partner, @UA_Energy, shares why supporting the Star Council Awards is more than just a sponsorship. It'….
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