Government confirms three unitary councils for Norfolk
The Government has now confirmed its decision on the future structure of local government in Norfolk, selecting a model based on three unitary authorities. In a letter issued on 25 March 2026, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government set out that the proposal for three unitaries
Important changes to the Household Support Fund
Council announces new Crisis and Resilience Fund Norfolk County Council has announced its new Crisis and Resilience Fund – a multi-year programme designed to provide rapid help while building longer term financial resilience for residents across the county. The fund will replace the national Household Support Fund from April 2026,
Updated Advice Note on Planning for Parish and Town Councils
National ALC have published an updated advice note on planning for parish and town councils to clarify the role of parish and town councils and the point that they must be informed of all planning applications and any amendments to those applications.
Free Training for Prospective Parish and Town Councillors
A new free online course from the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) is now available to help anyone thinking of standing as a parish or town councillor.
AGM 2026 – Save the date!
Join us on 14 May Norfolk ALC is pleased to announce that our 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place on: 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
Nominations Now Open: Join the Norfolk ALC Board
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