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Brilliant to be at Queen's Park Community Council's annual community meeting: this is Sam Alleyne, the council's vice-chair, talking about community engagement and participation. Queen's Park is London's *only* community (parish) council

Would be good to see more set up in London and across the country as part of a stronger focus on place, neighbourhoods and devolution. Queen's Park Community Council demonstrates the value of urban community councils perfectly!

House of Lords 🤝 We thank our amazing sponsors for making the #StarCouncilAwards possible. Like us, you are dedicated to empowering communities to help themselves. ⭐️ @TheClearGroup ⭐️ @BlachereUK ⭐️ CCLA ⭐️ CloudyIT ⭐️ Civic.ly ⭐️ Utility Aid ⭐️ Unity Trust Bank

🚨 Nominations are now OPEN! We’re thrilled to launch the #StarCouncilAwards 2025/26 – the only national awards celebrating England’s parish and town councils. Know someone making a difference? This is their moment. ➡️ nalc.gov.uk/support/star-c…

Let’s make local and regional the centre of democratic reform: votes at 16, single transferable votes & digital voting at the hyperlocal level. Devolution must deliver democracy differently. Great to speak at #StrongerThings conf today in Guildhall, London.

It was a productive morning at the inaugural National Association of Local Councils Westminster Forum yesterday! It was great to discuss the English Devolution Bill and explore how parish and town councils can play a critical role in the upcoming devolution settlement.

This morning on Sky News, our Chief Exec @KerryBoothRSN highlighted how poor transport and connectivity are cutting rural communities and SME's off from banking services. We need to enable the rural economy for the nation to thrive. #BankClosures #RuralEconomy

Good news! ⁦Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov⁩ have listened and will allow local councils to decide how to hold meetings! ⁦Remote attendance and proxy voting in local authorities: consultation results and government response - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/con…

Thanks to the 3327 NALC local councils who made their views known! It worked👍

🛜 We are urging parish and town councils across England to make the switch to .gov.uk domains and join the growing movement to professionalise the sector. Find out how to get started👇 nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…

Town and parish councils warn against potential restrictions on their tax-raising capabilities amid talk of more being created under #localgov reorganisation - themj.co.uk/exclusive-reor…

🌱 It’s #GreatBigGreenWeek! A time to celebrate community action on climate change and the environment. From green spaces to sustainable living, parish and town councils are key to building a greener future. Let’s work together for a healthier planet! 🌍💚

🎉 This week, we're celebrating Local Council Clerk Week by recognising the vital role clerks play in supporting the work of parish and town councils, from managing statutory duties to supporting service delivery. #LCCW nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…

Shipley Play Streets - Dates for the Diary! The Play Street scheme funded by the Town Council Green Grant scheme has released the first dates. If anyone needs vehicle access during a play street whilst the street temp closed, they will be accompanied by a volunteer steward.

Thanks Dan Peters for publicising this important issue. (And to The MJ for publishing outside the paywall). My colleague Justin Griggs explains why NALC will continue to press for exemption from capping and other financial reforms.

Did you know parish and town councils are vital in tackling loneliness? From community events to support groups, councils help build connections. Explore how councils are addressing loneliness: nalc.gov.uk/campaigns/heal… #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

👏 Shout-out to Adam Keppel-Green, @knutsfordtown clerk and SLCC chair. Since joining, he's transformed the council from a quiet voice to a driving force for the community. His leadership, innovation, and commitment have made a lasting impact. #LCCW nalc.gov.uk/support/star-c…

👏 Thank you to Ware Town Council clerk Terry Philpott. His energy, innovation, and leadership have transformed the council into a model admired across the region. From turning financial losses into profits to delivering major community projects. #LCCW nalc.gov.uk/support/star-c…

It’s great working with SLCC and hearing about the brilliant work of clerks. I’m looking forward to our joint stand at #LGAConf25 and promoting our work to the rest of local government!

👏 Thank you to Penzance Town Council clerk James Hardy. He has transformed the council into a beacon of public service, boosting accessibility, securing major funding and leading regeneration projects. He is delivering real results for Penzance. #LCCW nalc.gov.uk/support/star-c…