Did you know?🪑 Buckingham Town Council, in Buckinghamshire, "Happy to Chat" benches are helping break the silence. These simple initiatives encourage conversations and connections in the community. Read more: buckingham-tc.gov.uk/town-council-i… #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

🌍 💻 Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a reminder to ensure digital spaces are inclusive for everyone. Local councils can take the first step by making their websites accessible to all, ensuring no one is left behind. #GAAD

🏘️ We are disappointed by the government's decision to stop funding for the neighbourhood planning support programme. A significant setback for localism and the highly successful neighbourhood planning initiative. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…

⚡️ Power Shift 2025 will tackle the big questions about the future of local governance, decision-making, and leadership. Join us on 23 June 2025 at the America Square Conference Centre in London to be part of the conversation! nalc.gov.uk/events/power-s…

📝 In our latest blog, CPRE The countryside charity shares how parish and town councils can play a vital role in protecting and promoting the countryside we all cherish. From planning support and campaign guidance to affordable rural housing and environmental stewardship. nalc.gov.uk/resource/cpre-…

💼 Cornwall Association of Local Councils seeks a deputy county executive officer to join its team. nalc.gov.uk/job/deputy-cou…

💼 @godalmingtc seeks a deputy chief officer to join its team. nalc.gov.uk/job/deputy-chi…

🌿 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.gov.uk/events/green-r…

💼 Kingswood Town Council seeks an assistant town clerk to join its team. nalc.gov.uk/job/assistant-…

💼 Staffordshire Parish Councils' Association seeks a health and wellbeing project officer to join its team. nalc.gov.uk/job/health-wel…

💷 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. nalc.gov.uk/events/beyond-…

🔋 Utility Aid is exploring how a collective energy-buying initiative could benefit parish and town councils, and they need your input. Please register your interest and help them shape a smarter, more sustainable way forward for the sector. 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/XZ5Q7FM