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🍃 A fantastic few days exploring @Taunton_TC for #StudyTour26 a town council with a wide range of community focused assets making a real local impact.
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Jonathan Owen
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Chief Executive of @NALC National Association of Local Councils, helping England’s 10,000 first tier Councils build stronger communities
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💙 In 2017, we signed a strategic commitment with @alzheimerssoc because we believe that parish and town councils have the potential to make their communities safer, more accessible and sustainable for all. #DementiaActionWeek
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🗣️We are disappointed that yesterday's #KingsSpeech missed the chance to enable permanent remote and hybrid meetings for councils. Having proved highly effective during COVID, they boosted accessibility and participation and offered an opportunity to modernise democracy.
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Yesterday, I attended the first Buckingham Palace Garden Party of the season. It was an honour to represent @NALC and to meet fellow guests.
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, I encourage parish and town councils to continue working to support their residents, councillors and council staff.
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AI is not a threat to local councils. “Handled thoughtfully, AI offers an opportunity to reinforce the role of parish and town councils at the heart of local democracy, not diminish it". Enabling "more breathing room to focus on what matters most: people, place, and community".
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📝 In this week's blog, we explore how parish and town councils can use AI to help them thrive. nalc.gov.uk/resource/natio…
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.@bt_uk has joined forces with @clarebalding to launch the Don’t Put Off the Switch campaign ahead of the nationwide digital landline switchover.
newsroom.bt.com/bt-joins-force…
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One of the many new @NALC local councils being set up at the moment as their power and influence grow and key role in building community resilience, vital today more than ever, is recognised bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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An important role for Parish and town councils to help communicate the changes clearly and locally to their communities and help ensure vulnerable residents get the right equipment and advice.
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📝 In this week's blog, BT shares details of the switch to digital landlines and how parish and town councils can help communicate the changes to their communities. nalc.gov.uk/resource/bt-su…
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📝 In this week's blog, BT shares details of the switch to digital landlines and how parish and town councils can help communicate the changes to their communities. nalc.gov.uk/resource/bt-su…
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This week, we celebrate community gardens. Whether you’re planting or lending a hand - thank you for helping grow healthier, happier neighbourhoods. #CommunityGardensWeek
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📣 We’ve launched our new Engaging Parliament Toolkit!
This practical guide is designed to help parish and town councils, and county associations, confidently champion our shared priorities and strengthen engagement with parliamentarians.
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🤝 We have reaffirmed our commitment to working in close partnership with the @SLCCnews, following a meeting between our respective chairs this week.
nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…
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Thinking about becoming a councillor? Our next steps guide covers how to stand for election and top tips to get started. You don’t need special qualifications, just passion, commitment, and a desire to serve your community!
Find out more:orlo.uk/hKMNx
@beacouncillor
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Looking forward to a packed and fascinating agenda. If you’re not booked we also have a programme of monthly on-line sessions covering topical issues. nalc.gov.uk/events.html
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🗣️ Our Annual Conference, taking place on 24 June 2026 in London, has sold out. In response to the overwhelming demand, we have opened a waiting list with limited availability. The place will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…
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♻️ This #GlobalRecyclingDay, find out more about how parish and town councils can encourage residents to recycle and tackle climate change: nalc.gov.uk/campaigns/tack…
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Village Halls Week is a time to champion the spaces that bring our communities together. As @NALC chair, I’m proud to celebrate the councillors, staff and volunteers who keep these vital halls thriving all year round. #VillageHallsWeek
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Mae Un Llais Cymru wedi lansio Maniffesto ar gyfer sector Cynghorau Cymuned a Thref yng Nghymru cyn yr etholiad i'r Senedd.
One Voice Wales launches its Manifesto for the Community & Town Council sector in Wales ahead of the Senedd elections this May: onevoicewales.wales/services/manif…
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Do check out this history of some remarkable woman and parish councillors! Inc “Alice was only chair for a couple of years, thereafter she was a powerful advocate for the involvement of women as elective members of local authorities. balh.org.uk/publication-lh…
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🙋♀️ Happy Women’s History Month! This March, let's celebrate women driving change and supporting their communities in parish and town councils across the country.
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