Free Online Wellbeing training opportunities
10th of September, 2026Free Online Wellbeing training opportunities - attached Free Wellbeing Sessions for Clerks and Councillors This Autumn Busy agendas, difficult meetings, growing workloads and high public expectations – council life can sometimes feel r...
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Local Government Reorganisation in Lancashire: Update for partners/stakeholders
10th of September, 2026You will no doubt have seen the recent and unexpected announcement from Government. Discussions are already underway about the next steps following the decision to pause and review Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire. Ministers hav...
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Biodiversity Net Gain Reports for planning applications
3rd of August, 2026Planning changes on minimum land area requiring a BNG report to accompany a planning application. Biodiversity Net Gain: Amendments and transitional arrangements published Laid before parliament regulations which set in motion changes...
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Star Council Awards nomination are open
24th of July, 2026NALC Star Council Awards NOMINATIONS OPEN LALC is pleased to announce that it will be supporting the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards again this year, celebrating the hard work and dedication of our sector. The ...
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act
24th of July, 2026UPDATES FROM THE ENGLISH DEVOLUTION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT The newly enacted English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act introduces significant changes for parish and town councils, further strengthening their role within Englan...
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