We've added some new 2009 service availability data to the website, combining datasets that show where outlets of particular services can be found with postcode level information on the distribution of households.

Posted on: 2nd July 2009, 3:53PM

We welcome the Housing and Planning Delivery Grant (HPDG) to incentivise local authorities to improve delivery of housing and other planning outcomes as part of their strategic, place shaping role and to provide more support to communities and local councils who are endeavouring to deliver new homes.

Posted on: 30th June 2009, 3:54PM

NALC have set up a Leadership Academy to help Mayors, Chairs and Councillors develop their skills - the only national course of its kind aimed specifically at the parish and town (local) council sector.

Posted on: 25th June 2009, 3:01PM

I have been asked to make the case for extending the powers of parish and town councils at a ‘Policy Slam’ session at the summer seminar being managed by the University of Gloucestershire and the Society of Local Council Clerks on 15 July.

Posted on: 18th June 2009, 11:56AM

Posted by: Crispin Moor