Tags: Nalc
LRALC secures NALC support to lobby for changes for local councils
LRALC is not just an advice and training body, we also represent our members and campaign on their behalf.
Thanks to support from LRALC, two proposals from LRALC member councils have now become national policy. Barrowden and Broughton Astley Parish Councils contacted NALC to ask for changes to be made regarding thresholds applicable to local councils in two areas of financial operation, namely:
- Increasing... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:25 by Jake Atkinson
NALC Update on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
See below for an edited copy of the NALC CEO's update on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
"Two sessions of the Committee Stage of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill were held on 13 March and 15 March, featuring several amendments tabled by Baroness Scott.
Wednesday's [15th] session featured seven amendments covering the suspension of councillors, carer's dependents allowance, review of neighbourhood... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:38 by Jake Atkinson
Government confirms the Section 137 expenditure limit for 2023/24
The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has notified the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) that the appropriate sum for section 137(4)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972 (the 1972 Act) for parish and town councils in England for 2023/24 is £9.93.
The amount is a result of increasing the amount of £8.82 for 2022/23 by the percentage increase in the retail... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:06 by Jake Atkinson
New NALC Publication - Digital Mapping for Parish & Town Councils
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and Parish Online have released a new publication on digital mapping systems for local (parish and town) councils.
The management of local councils can often involve various geographic tasks, and this publication provides a checklist of the many things every local council should be able to do using the vast array of digital mapping data that is freely... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:09 by Jake Atkinson
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Local Government Finance - No referendums ("capping") for Parish and Town Council council tax increases CONFIRMED
We are very pleased to announce that there will be NO "capping" of our councils in the next financial year, i.e., no requirement for a local referendum to be held for precept/council tax increases above a specific level. This means that councils remain able to precept according to need, and yet again emphasises the importance the government places on our councils being able to responsibly raise unlimited... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:53 by Jake Atkinson
FREE COURSE - Preparing An Award Winning LCAS Application 23 November 2022 — 12.00 – 13:15
Local Council Award Scheme
23 November 2022 — 12.00 – 13:15
The Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) is an accreditation scheme for the local (parish and town) sector to celebrate the successes of councils and provide a mechanism for continuous improvement and development. To ensure all local councils feel confident in applying to the scheme, NALC is hosting this event to provide insights into... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:22 by Jake Atkinson
NALC statement on meetings and mourning period
- statement on council meetings and notice period during the mourning period is below:
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has provided advice to our network of 43 county associations of local councils and local (parish and town) councils on council meetings and notice periods during the period of National Mourning.
This advice states that on the days within the mourning period up until the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:54 by Jake Atkinson
Conflicting advice from NALC & Richard Harwood KC on meeting dates
At a meeting this morning NALC Legal outlined the reasons and alleged errors that lead them to strongly disagree with the view issues by Richard Harwood KC.
LRALC has strongly requested that a statement is issued from NALC on this to address the confusion.
In essence, NALC Legal's view on meetings still stands.
Posted: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:53 by Jake Atkinson
NALC issues guidance on meetings during mourning period
Following LRALC's guidance this morning we received this link from NALC a few hours later.
NALC statement on council meetings and notice periods during the period of national mourning - News
It reflects our earlier advice.
Posted: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:43 by Jake Atkinson
Will Your Council Take The Civility & Respect Pledge?
Civility and respect should be at the heart of public life, and good governance is fundamental to ensuring an effective and well-functioning democracy at all levels.
The intimidation, abuse, bullying and harassment of councillors, clerks and council staff, in person or online, is unacceptable, whether by councillors, clerks, council staff, or public members.
This can prevent councils from functioning... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:35 by Jake Atkinson