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, impro

ve 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.

🎉 Some of our fantastic parish and town councils and county associations, Halewood Town Council, Exmouth Town Council, P...
12/06/2026

🎉 Some of our fantastic parish and town councils and county associations, Halewood Town Council, Exmouth Town Council, Penzance Councill and Hertfordshire Association of Parish and Town Councils, were celebrated at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party. A well-deserved recognition of their dedication to our communities!

🏆 A spotlight on Sarah Haydon of Biddulph Town Council, our Clerk of the Year at ! From growing her council team and ...
11/06/2026

🏆 A spotlight on Sarah Haydon of Biddulph Town Council, our Clerk of the Year at ! From growing her council team and delivering major town projects to supporting her community and mentoring fellow clerks, Sarah embodies the very best of the profession 👏

⏰ The deadline for completing the Project Keystone survey is tomorrow, 12 June! Have you had your say?
11/06/2026

⏰ The deadline for completing the Project Keystone survey is tomorrow, 12 June! Have you had your say?

We have extended the deadline for our Project Keystone survey to 12 June 2026.

11/06/2026

⚽ The Men’s World Cup begins today, and everyone should feel safe and respected during the match. White Ribbon UK have created a free Match Day Toolkit, packed with practical resources to help make match days safer for everyone. Download the free toolkit today and play your part in helping to prevent violence against women and girls.

🗣️ We are calling for a proportionate approach to implementing Martyn’s Law guidance, helping to keep communities safe w...
10/06/2026

🗣️ We are calling for a proportionate approach to implementing Martyn’s Law guidance, helping to keep communities safe without placing undue burdens on local councils.

We have called for proportionate implementation of Martyn's Law guidance for parish and town councils.

10/06/2026

📝 In this week's blog, Society of Local Council Clerks share why clerks are integral to turning local ambition into practical action and how parish and town councils can mark

🌼 Age Without Limits Day is an annual day for us all to come together and take action to end ageism. Parish and town cou...
10/06/2026

🌼 Age Without Limits Day is an annual day for us all to come together and take action to end ageism. Parish and town councils can work with their communities to tackle ageism and create an environment where age never limits anyone’s opportunities.

📢 We are calling for direct fiscal powers and sustainable funding for parish and town councils, ensuring they can better...
10/06/2026

📢 We are calling for direct fiscal powers and sustainable funding for parish and town councils, ensuring they can better support their communities now and in the future. Read more:

We have called for significant reforms to local government finance and devolution.

🚗 We have published new advice on travel mileage, fuel rates and allowances to support parish and town councils in manag...
09/06/2026

🚗 We have published new advice on travel mileage, fuel rates and allowances to support parish and town councils in managing expenses effectively. Read more:

We have published a new resource on travel mileage, fuel rates, and allowances.

👏 We celebrated parish and town council excellence at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party, recognising the vital role the...
09/06/2026

👏 We celebrated parish and town council excellence at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party, recognising the vital role they play in supporting communities across the country. Read more:

Parish and town councillors, clerks and council staff from across England were recognised at the Buckingham Palace garden party.

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