NALC sets up a new national network for LGBT+ councillors
To coincide with Pride Month taking place throughout June, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is setting up a new national network for LGBT+ local (parish and town) councillors....
NALC summary position and guidance on return to face-to-face local council meetings update.
Following the High Court Judgment on remote meetings, without further legislation there are no definitive answers and NALC is taking the approach of advising the safest course for local...
Local Authority Meetings – High Court Judgement -Updated Information
Please see attached letter sent to council leaders yesterday by Luke Hall MP and Government updated guidance by clicking on the links below Remote Meetings Letter to council leaders from MP...
High Court rules remote meetings cannot continue after May 7th
It has been announced today that the High Court has ruled against Lawyers in Local Government (LLG), Association of Democratic Services Officers (ADSO) and Hertfordshire County Council and their bid...
Open Spaces Society’s call to local councils to grant a green
Do you own a green space which you would like to see protected and enjoyed by local people forever? If so, the Open Spaces Society recommends that you consider voluntarily registering it as a town...
Parliament passes the long awaited ‘Toilet Tax’
The Bill to give 100% business rates relief to public lavatories has been passed by both Houses of Parliament. Royal Assent is expected on Thursday 29 April. The relief will be backdated to 1 April...