National Association of Local Councils

08/10/2026

🔑 Project Keystone has entered its final phase. Following months of surveys and sector-wide engagement, work is now underway on the final report, strategic conclusions and implementation roadmap for the future support system for parish and town councils..

Project Keystone has now entered its final phase as the final report, strategic conclusions and implementation roadmap are drafted.

07/10/2026

💼 The Staffordshire Parish Councils' Association is seeking a parish and town council support officer and interim principal officer to join its team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in the creation and establishment of new town councils in Staffordshire, as well as supporting existing parish and town councils across Staffordshire.    Staffordshire Parish Councils' Association (...

07/10/2026

📝 In this week’s blog, we mark Black History Month. Explore how parish and town councils can use their position as the most local level of government to encourage learning, reflection and celebration in their communities this October.

Every October, the UK celebrates Black History Month. Explore how parish and town councils can celebrate their community stories.

06/10/2026

☎️ Landlines are changing, and the UK's telephone network is going digital by January 2027. BT is raising awareness of what the switch means for people and those who support them.

Learn more and get prepared 👇

Get ready for the digital landline switchover – for you or someone you support

05/10/2026

📢 Big news for the parish and town council sector! We have launched NALC's Online Resource Assistant (NORA). A groundbreaking AI-powered tool transforming how our members access trusted information and guidance.

🤖 Designed specifically for parish and town councils, NORA brings together the power of AI with NALC's extensive sector knowledge and expertise. Members can ask questions in plain English and receive clear answers grounded in our trusted resources.

💬 No need to know the title of an advice note, the correct search terms or the terminology used in a publication. Tell NORA what you want to know, ask follow-up questions and explore the topic through conversation.

🔎 From council meetings and governance to employment and finance, NORA can help members find relevant information across a wide range of topics. Each answer links to the NALC resources used, making it easy to check the source and read more.

✅ Unlike general-purpose AI tools that draw information from across the internet, NORA is grounded in resources developed specifically for parish and town councils. It offers members a more trusted and relevant way to use AI.

⚡ This significant investment in member support will help parish and town councils get answers faster, find guidance more easily, save valuable time, explore topics through conversation and use AI with greater confidence.

🤝 NORA complements the support and professional advice provided by NALC and county associations. It is currently included as part of our membership and available to logged-in users, subject to fair use.

🚀 By bringing trusted sector knowledge together with the power of AI, NORA opens an exciting new chapter in how we support parish and town councils to serve their communities.

Log in and try NORA: https://www.nalc.gov.uk/login.html

04/10/2026

🏛️ At the Labour Party Conference, we showcased parish and town councils' vital role in communities across England, and helped ensure the voice of parish and town councils is heard in discussions about devolution and the future of local government.

We have attended the Labour Party Conference to highlight the vital role parish and town councils play in communities across England.

03/10/2026

🌧️ We have partnered with ACRE to publish flooding case studies for parish and town councils. Showcasing real examples from rural communities, the resource highlights practical actions councils can take to prepare for extreme weather.

We have partnered with ACRE to publish first-of-its-kind flooding case studies for parish and town councils.

02/10/2026

📢 We have called for a statutory code of conduct for parish and town council employees as part of wider efforts to strengthen ethical standards across local government.

We have called for stronger and more consistent ethical standards across local government.

02/10/2026

🏘️ We highlighted the important role parish and town councils play in supporting housing delivery, economic growth and devolution at the Housing Community Summit 2026.

We highlighted the important role parish and town councils play in supporting housing delivery, economic growth and devolution.

01/10/2026

🍃 Did you know Louth Town Council is supporting plans for a new community play park in the town, helping transform unused land into a vibrant space for local families and young people.