National Association of Local Councils

National Association of Local Councils Some of the largest councils have a precept of over £1 million a year. Over 300 new councils have been created in rural and urban areas in the last decade.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is the only recognised national body representing the interests of 10,000 parish and town councils in England. Since 1947, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has been the only recognised national membership organisation for community, neighbourhood, parish and town councils. We work with county associations to support, promote, improve and create sustainable councils.

10,000 parish and town councils in England represent 35 million people with 16 million electors, raising £600 million in precept and investing over £2 billion in communities. Around 100,000 councillors spend over 14 million hours a year serving those councils to help change their community. We believe these vibrant and dynamic parish and town councils are at the centre of community effort, delivering services and giving their communities a democratic voice.

14/09/2026
14/09/2026

⭐ Meet our Star Council Awards Sponsors!

🏆 Utility Aid is proud to sponsor the Young Councillor of the Year Award. Discover how their specialist energy procurement services help parish and town councils keep energy costs under control.

🏘️ Did you know Barrowden Parish Council secured £300,000 from the government's Community Ownership Fund to help rebuild...
13/09/2026

🏘️ Did you know Barrowden Parish Council secured £300,000 from the government's Community Ownership Fund to help rebuild its ageing village hall into a modern community hub?

🌳 It is ! Today we celebrate England's smallest county, famous for its rich local culture and historic towns.
13/09/2026

🌳 It is ! Today we celebrate England's smallest county, famous for its rich local culture and historic towns.

🍎 Shana Tova! NALC wishes all Jewish communities celebrating Rosh Hashanah a happy and healthy New Year.
11/09/2026

🍎 Shana Tova! NALC wishes all Jewish communities celebrating Rosh Hashanah a happy and healthy New Year.

🌾 We've urged the government to unlock parish and town councils' full potential in rural areas, highlighting their role ...
10/09/2026

🌾 We've urged the government to unlock parish and town councils' full potential in rural areas, highlighting their role in flood resilience, nature recovery, food security, economic growth, and amplifying rural voices.

We have called for a meeting to discuss how parish and town councils can help deliver the government's ambitions for rural communities.

09/09/2026

⭐ Meet our Star Council Awards Headline Sponsor!

🏆 Clear Council Insurance is proud to support the Star Council Awards. Specialising in insurance and risk management for parish and town councils, they help local councils protect what matters most.

💼 Crowborough Town Council is seeking a responsible financial officer to join its team.
09/09/2026

💼 Crowborough Town Council is seeking a responsible financial officer to join its team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Crowborough Town Council as its responsible financial officer.   Located in the heart of the beautiful High Weald, Crowborough Town Council is a large, active council providing a wide range of services, inc...

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