Nottinghamshire ALC

25/10/2025

Thank you to all the members who came to our 80th AGM. Our speaker, Assistant Chief Constable Sukesh Verma of the Notts Police, gave an update of everything going on in the county with policing and took questions from members on topics including rural crime. We were pleased to welcome our major sponsors Cloudy IT, eight other exhibitors and also partners including National Association of Local Councils, Steve Parkinson and RCAN - Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire. Our training officer Sue baked cupcakes especially! President Lynda Ogilvie and Chair Cllr Mick Baker officiated and were delighted with the turnout.

08/09/2025

This is a great offer!!! 🙌

🏡 Have you booked your community centre healthcheck?
Running a village or community hall isn’t easy - from funding and recruiting volunteers to bookings, compliance, and day-to-day upkeep, there’s a lot to juggle.
That’s why we’ve introduced the RCAN Health Check – a friendly, practical review to help you see where your hall is thriving and where a little extra support could go a long way.

Here’s what’s included:
✅ A check on key legal, safety, and governance requirements
✅ Tailored advice on funding opportunities and improvement plans
✅ Tips for attracting volunteers and boosting bookings
✅ Guidance on promoting your hall and using your space more effectively

📞 For a limited time we are offering FREE Health Checks – we’ll visit at a time that works for you and help you take the next steps with confidence.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 0115 697 5800

Let’s keep your hall at the heart of the community 💚

03/09/2025

Are you a clerk or councillor in Lincs/Leics/Rutland/Lincs wanting to learn more about parish and town council finances?

Interested in VAT, budgeting, current accounts, investing, saving, value for public money, best practice, financial regulations?

Our Finance Seminar on 23rd Sept at Balderton near Newark is bringing together:
✅ Steve Parkinson of the Parkinson Partnership, who wrote the new financial regulations
✅ Reps from CCLA, Unity Trust Bank and the Hinckley and Rugby Building Society - highly respected in our sector
for an afternoon of training and development.

For just £35, come and learn from the experts and put your questions to them on all aspects of council finance.

Notts ALC, Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils and Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils are jointly hosting this event…

Bringing together experts from across the financial landscape for the first time for the benefit of clerks and councillors across our region.

‼️Don’t miss out! ‼️

For Notts ALC councils, book here: https://www.nottsalc.com/event-details-registration/finance-seminar-for-parish-town-councils
For Lincs councils: https://www.lalc.co.uk/event/finance-seminar-for-parish-and-town-councils-2025-09-23-281/register
For Leics/Rutland councils: https://www.leicestershireandrutlandalc.gov.uk/finance-seminar-for-parish-and-t

02/09/2025

Bestwood Village Parish Council are HIRING!
Full details at

Bestwood Village Parish Council is a friendly team. We are forward thinking and hope to expand our activities over the coming years so we’re looking for a Clerk who will be able to grow with us and help us reach our aspirations. There is a mix of professional expertise and experience on the counci...

22/08/2025

❓ What are the current proposals for two new unitary councils for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire?

Two core options are currently being considered:

1 - A new unitary authority combining Nottingham, Broxtowe, and Gedling, with a second new unitary authority for the rest of Nottinghamshire.

2 - A new unitary authority combining Nottingham, Broxtowe, and Rushcliffe, with a second new unitary authority for the rest of Nottinghamshire.

At this stage, no final decision has been made on a single option, and some councils could still explore additional proposals alongside the two core options currently being considered.

Share your views on the county-wide survey using the link in the comments 👇

13/08/2025

Find out how parish and town councils can support community gardens and allotments.

04/08/2025

Joint statement from Mansfield, Newark & Sherwood, Gedling & Bassetlaw Leaders ⬇️

"As political leaders from across North and Central Nottinghamshire, we are united in our support for creating two brand new unitary Councils serving the whole of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

"Under our preferred option (Option 1e), the Councils of Ashfield, Mansfield, Bassetlaw, Newark & Sherwood, and Gedling would be joined together and be responsible for all local government services in the area. A second unitary Council would serve the south of Nottinghamshire - Nottingham City, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe.

"We consider that this arrangement offers the most credible and ambitious model for local government reorganisation in our area, and makes most sense geographically, economically, and culturally. It brings together areas with long-standing ties; not only in how services are delivered, but in how our communities live, work and identify.

"This option reflects the way our communities already function and interact. It builds on existing relationships and recognises the importance of local identity, while creating a council that is has been independently assessed as being able to deliver efficiencies and meet the challenges of the future.

"The alternative, Option 1b, takes Gedling out and replaces it with Rushcliffe. We feel that this doesn’t make sensible geographies, as there is no cultural or historical connection with Rushcliffe, in the south of Nottinghamshire, and the distances and connectivity to deliver joint services aren't practicable.

"We are confident that Option 1e will enable better-connected services, closer collaboration between partners, and improved value for public money. It gives us the chance to reduce duplication, streamline systems, and deliver more joined-up services that truly work for local people.

"We encourage all residents and stakeholders to get involved in the engagement process and help shape a new council that reflects the needs, values and aspirations of our communities.
Together, we believe Option 1e is not only the most logical choice - it’s the right choice for our shared future."