Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils

14/05/2026

Is your council in a conservation area?
Are you responsible for any listed buildings?
If you answered 'yes' to either of these questions, this course is for you!
Our brand new online training will take place on 3rd June at 10.00am. If you would like to find out more, please visit https://www.oalc.org.uk/event/listed-buildings-and-conservation-areas-2026-06-03-63/register

07/05/2026

Local Elections are happening in some areas of Oxfordshire today. Please remember to vote!

06/05/2026

We still have a few last-minute spaces available on our Cemetery Memorial Safety and Inspections training on 15th May with an expert from the ICCM. Please see our website for more information and to book a space: https://www.oalc.org.uk/event/cemetery-training-memorial-safety-inspections-2026-05-15-57/register

04/05/2026

01/05/2026

Out of Office - Back on Tuesday 5 May.
We hope you enjoy the bank holiday weekend!

30/04/2026

Don't forget to book your tickets to this year's Talking Tables event on 25 June. As well as welcoming several speakers to talk about topics relevant to town and parish councils, we will be holding our AGM and announcing the winners of the first OALC Awards!
Tickets are only £40 including lunch and refreshments, so book now to secure your place! https://www.oalc.org.uk/event/talking-tables-agm-2026-06-25-59/register

29/04/2026

Remember to submit your nominations for the OALC Annual Awards 2026!
Categories are:
- Clerk of the Year
- Councillor of the Year
- Community Event of the Year
- Community Project of the Year
- Long Service Award
Please help us celebrate all the wonderful work being done by town and parish councils!

We would like to celebrate all the fantastic work that councils, their staff and councillors do every day - from the largest town to the smallest parish council. The categories for 2026 are:

28/04/2026

Spaces are still available on Tuesday's training course,- Avoid the Audit Trap: Website Compliance for Councils.
Further details are available on our website at https://www.oalc.org.uk/event/avoid-the-audit-trap-website-compliance-for-councils-2026-05-05-56/register

24/04/2026

Did you know that we offer a free monthly Councillor's Hour? Our next one is coming up on 11th May at 6.30pm and is open to any councillor from an OALC member council.
This month, we are pleased to welcome the Police and Crime Commissioner to give a brief presentation and answer questions, as well as the usual opportunities for networking and peer support.
Book a space via our website, or just turn up! Joining details are in our monthly newsletter.

Every month we invite one councillor per council to attend an informal session hosted by OALC staff to share ideas, best practice and questions, as well as hear the latest updates relevant to town and parish councils. The sessions are open to one nominated councillor from each council (it doesn’t ...