NALC

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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📢 We have warned that new mayoral planning powers must strengthen, not sideline, local communities. Parish and town councils should have a meaningful voice in planning decisions and opportunities to shape development through neighbourhood planning. https://t.co/DFHCqmu7Sh

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🔑 Project Keystone has entered its final phase. Following months of surveys and sector-wide engagement, work is now underway on the final report, strategic conclusions and implementation roadmap for the future support system for parish and town councils.. https://t.co/XjyPhJFfh2

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💼 The Staffordshire Parish Councils' Association is seeking a parish and town council support officer and interim principal officer to join its team. https://t.co/gD3ZGCMnaf

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📝 In this week’s blog, we mark Black History Month. Explore how parish and town councils can use their position as the most local level of government to encourage learning, reflection and celebration in their communities this October. https://t.co/ZFQmCbYdDA

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☎️ Landlines are changing, and the UK's telephone network is going digital by January 2027. @bt_uk is raising awareness of what the switch means for people and those who support them.

Learn more and get prepared 👇
https://t.co/0pxxamrf3n

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🚀 By bringing trusted sector knowledge together with the power of AI, NORA opens an exciting new chapter in how we support parish and town councils to serve their communities.

Log in and try NORA: https://t.co/1tlgtq9cNy

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📢 Big news for the parish and town council sector! We have launched NALC's Online Resource Assistant (NORA). A groundbreaking AI-powered tool transforming how our members access trusted information and guidance.

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🤝 NORA complements the support and professional advice that county associations and we provide. It is currently included as part of our membership and is available to logged-in users, subject to fair use.

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🏛️ At the Labour Party Conference, we showcased parish and town councils' vital role in communities across England, and helped ensure the voice of parish and town councils is heard in discussions about devolution and the future of local government. https://t.co/ABgIPgsVbD

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🌧️ We have partnered with ACRE to publish flooding case studies for parish and town councils. Showcasing real examples from rural communities, the resource highlights practical actions councils can take to prepare for extreme weather. https://t.co/FKORV5a2Sd

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📢 We have called for a statutory code of conduct for parish and town council employees as part of wider efforts to strengthen ethical standards across local government. https://t.co/yQ76oMF9YU

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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. https://t.co/Iv86btTWBT

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It was a whirlwind few days at the Labour Party Conference!

It was great to meet with so many fantastic supporters of our sector and to discuss with so many why our local councils and community voices are so vital in the years ahead.

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🍃 Did you know Louth Town Council is supporting plans for a new community play park in the town, helping transform unused land into a vibrant space for local families and young people. #LincolnshireDay

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🏰 Today is #LincolnshireDay, known for its rich agricultural heritage and world-class historical landmarks like Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle.