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About Nalc

Nalc: Empowering Local Councils Across the UK

The National Association of Local Councils (Nalc) is a non-profit organization that represents and supports local councils across the United Kingdom. With over 10,000 members, Nalc is the only national body that exclusively represents local councils and parish meetings.

Founded in 1947, Nalc has been at the forefront of promoting and protecting the interests of local councils for over seven decades. The organization provides a range of services to its members, including training, advice, guidance, and representation on key issues affecting local communities.

One of Nalc's primary objectives is to empower local councils by providing them with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their communities. This includes training courses on topics such as governance, finance, planning law, and community engagement.

In addition to training courses, Nalc also offers a range of advisory services to its members. These include legal advice on matters such as employment law and contracts; financial advice on budgeting and accounting; and planning advice on issues such as land use planning and development control.

Another key area where Nalc supports its members is in representing their interests at national level. The organization works closely with government departments such as the Ministry for Housing Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) to ensure that local council voices are heard when important policy decisions are being made.

Nalc also plays an important role in promoting good practice among its members. The organization publishes a range of guidance documents on topics such as ethical standards for councillors; effective communication with residents; managing conflicts of interest; and safeguarding vulnerable adults.

Overall, Nalc's mission is simple: to support local councils across the UK so that they can better serve their communities. Whether it's through training courses or advisory services or representation at national level or promoting good practice among its members – everything that NALC does is geared towards empowering those who work tirelessly for their communities every day.

If you're involved in your local council or parish meeting – whether you're a councillor or clerk – then joining NALC could be one of the best decisions you ever make!