News

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There’s never been a better time to move to a .gov.uk domain

28/05/2024

Thinking about moving over to a .gov.uk domain? Here are four great reasons why there’s never been a better time to make the move:

Websites

The Good Councillor’s Guide has been updated for 2024

16/05/2024

NALC has published an updated edition of The Good Councillor’s Guide for member councils

Publications

NALC Model Financial Regulations 2024

07/05/2024

NALC have published the new Model Financial Regulations 2024, which are now available to download by all member councils.

A photo of a Scout Leader, Scout, and the Chair of South Brent Parish Council, standing in front of a white bell tent in a field. A thank you sign is hung on the tent.

South Brent Parish Council helps local Scout Group

02/05/2024

South Brent Parish Council helps the local Scout Group with a grant to buy new tents

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Building Stronger Councils: Investing in Emotional Intelligence and Resilience

16/04/2024

Exploring the importance of emotional intelligence and personal resilience, and how these skills can benefit your council.

A photo of Ilfracombe town, with a collection of people cleaning a fence together. One of them wears a hi-vis jacket with 'Ilfracombe Town Council' on the back

Spring Clean in Ilfracombe!

09/04/2024

A spring clean for Ilfracombe as the town council takes matters into their own hands with an initiative for cleaner streets!

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Village halls

14/02/2024

Village halls are hugely important to their community. As Village Hall Week approaches, there is some help and funding available which may help your community.

New guidance on financial assistance to the church

09/01/2024

New guidance on financial assistance to the church – the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 has amended the Local Government Act 1894 to clarify the powers of a parish or town council to fund church repairs or improvements. 

NALC have updated the model contract of employment

NALC have updated the model contract of employment for clerks and officers along with a template contract for other employees.

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Moretonhampstead Parish Council visited the local school

30/11/2023

Moretonhampstead Parish Council made a school visit last week to explain the work that the council does in the parish and how children can get involved.