Join us on 14 May
Norfolk ALC is pleased to announce that our 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place on:
- Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
- Location: Great Massingham Village Hall
We warmly invite all Norfolk ALC member councils to attend. With over 200 member councils across the county, we are keen to see strong representation at this year’s AGM and we encourage early registration to help us plan accordingly.
Agenda
- 10:00 – 10:30 Arrival & Registration
- 10:30 – 10:35 Introduction – Madeleine Ashcroft, Norfolk ALC Chair
- 10:35 – 10:45 Welcome – Michael Gurney, DL Vice Lord-Lieutenant
- 10:45 – 10:50 Norfolk ALC Vicechair election – Norfolk ALC Board
- 10:50 – 10:55 2025 Report – Madeleine Ashcroft, Norfolk ALC Chair
- 10:55 – 11:00 Financial briefing and Year End Accounts from DKC – Norfolk ALC Finance Officer
- 11:00 – 11:05 IT provision – Norfolk ALC IT Officer
- 11:05 – 11:15 2026 Business plan briefing – Norfolk ALC Marketing & support Officer
- 11:15 – 11:25 Wellbeing opportunities afforded by the LGR – Norfolk ALC County Officer
- 11:25 – 11:45 Julian Thompson, Community Climate Action
- 11:45 – 12:00 Questions for Julian
- 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch & Networking
- 12:30 – 12:35 Networking opportunities – Norfolk ALC Marketing & support Officer
- 12:35 – 12:55 Justin Griggs, NALC
- 12:55 – 13:05 Questions for Justin
- 13:05 – 13:20 Closing statement – Madeleine Ashcroft, Norfolk ALC Chair
- 13:20 End
Please note that this agenda is subject to change.
Guest speakers
We are delighted to welcome two external speakers who will provide valuable sector insight:
Julian Thompson (Joolz)
Community Climate Action
Julian will deliver a session focused on energy and community action, exploring how local councils can play a practical and impactful role in responding to energy challenges.
Justin Griggs
National Association of Local Councils (NALC)
Justin will speak about asset transfer opportunities in the context of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), offering insight into what councils should be considering and preparing for.
Both sessions are designed to provide strategic value for councils navigating change and opportunity.
An AGM focused on the future – and your voice within it
This year’s AGM comes at an important time for the sector. Alongside our formal AGM business, we will:
- Outline how we are strengthening support, engagement, and representation for councils and clerks
- Report on Norfolk ALC’s progress following our recent reorganisation
- Share our priorities and direction for the year ahead
However, this is not simply about reporting back. We want this AGM to be open and genuinely useful to our member councils. When registering, you will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance. These questions will help shape part of the discussion on the day, ensuring that the issues that matter most to you are addressed directly and thoughtfully.
Our aim is for the AGM to feel constructive and forward-looking, an opportunity not only to understand Norfolk ALC’s plans, but to engage with them.
Register early
We encourage member councils to register as soon as possible to secure their place and help us plan for attendance and catering.