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The ‘Right to Contest’

02/10/2020

Has your council ever used the ‘Right to Contest’ for unused land to be brought back to use in your community?  If yes, NALC is interesting in hearing you.

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New co-option candidates for Payhembury

10/09/2020

Congratulations to Payhembury Parish Council for improving their communications and attracting individuals to stand for co-option. The clerk explains what they did.

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NALC Chairman’s Open Letter to All Councillors

09/07/2020

NALC’s Chairman Sue Baxter has written an open letter to all councillors expressing her thanks for all your hard work and dedication over the last few challenging months.

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Warning over coronavirus test and trace Scams

There has been a lot of discussion lately about the risk of ‘test and trace’ scams as members of the public might start receiving phone calls from the NHS Test and Trace Service.

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New coronavirus risk assessment guidance released

10/06/2020

NALC and BHIB Councils Insurance have produced a new guide on risk assessment for coronavirus.

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New survey on the financial impact of Coronavirus

15/04/2020

The financial impact of coronavirus is effecting parish and town councils across the Country.  NALC is surveying councils to better understand the impact.

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Coronavirus | News from Devon County Council

30/03/2020

The latest updates from Devon County Council regarding support for communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus | NALC and SLCC issue joint letter to councils

NALC and the SLCC have issued to a joint statement commending councils for their work supporting communities as they respond to the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Broadhempston plants a community orchard

Children from Broadhempston Primary School planted 38 trees, with community volunteers helping to fence and […]

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An Open Letter from NALC’s Chairman

12/03/2020

Cllr Sue Baxter has written an open letter to all councils discussing the role they have to play in building stronger communities.

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