More local economic power

Local councils are on the front line of developing local economies. It needs to be recognised. #localism #localgovthttp://t.co/r3DrsBDoZm

New LCR

Check out the digital edition of the new @NALC LCR magazine, #localism #localgovthttp://t.co/NvN3rrL7VE.

Being good is now easy

The new Good Councillors guide is out now. It is an essential tool for all established, new and aspiring councillors in the local (parish and town) council world. Free download from here: http://bit.ly/11Yutvx

Putting Communities First

Eric Pickles, secretary of state, Communities and Local Government said: "Local (parish and town) councils are the pride of their communities. For well over a century they've been making a difference in towns and villages up and down the land. Parishes and town councils are rooted in their areas and care passionately about the places they belong to. We want to see you leading the localist vanguard. Using community rights to revolutionise public services, decide where new homes and shops go in your area, and safeguard much loved assets. Because parishes leading from the front will help local people call the shots. I wish you the very best of luck for today and look forward to hearing the outcomes of this important event."