World Alzheimer’s Day
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day being marked on 21 September. The campaign raises awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, while challenging the stigma that many people still face. One way parish and town councils can help is by becoming Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends,
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New Members’ Conduct and Disclosure of Interests Advice Note
The advice note on members’ conduct and the registration and disclosure of their interests in England has been updated, further to a legislative change to the Localism Act 2011 introducing a requirement for councillors’ residential addresses not to be published in the public register of interests. Please login to access this
Data Protection – Advice Note Update
The Data Protection advice note produced by National ALC has been updated and can be found in the documents section of this website. Read the Advice Note Please login to access this members only content. If you do not have a login please request one. Please note: Logins are available
National ALC calls for stronger time-off rights for parish and town councillors
National ALC have called on the government to strengthen and clarify employment rights for parish and town councillors, helping more working-age people balance employment with serving their communities. In their response to the government’s consultation on time off for public duties, they call for parish and town councillors to be
A Practical Guide to Martyn’s Law
This practical guide, issued by National ALC’s Martyn’s Law Steering Group & SLCC, helps parish and town councils prepare for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law. It explains which council premises and events may fall within the scope of the legislation, the responsibilities of