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OALC Annual Awards 2026

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

OALC Annual Awards 2026

Nominations are now open for the OALC Annual Awards 2026! We want to hear from you! Do you know a person or council that deserves recognition for all their hard work? Please complete our nomination fo...

28 Apr 2026 Local News

OALC response to local government reorganisation consultation

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Lucy Dalby

OALC response to local government reorganisation consultation

Proposals for local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire Given the diversity of communities across Oxfordshire — including rural areas, market towns and the city — our member councils reflect a wi...

26 Mar 2026 Local News

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Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

OALC has two vacancies on its Executive Committee and would like to hear from anyone interested in joining it. The term of office is four years, with the current term ending in 2027. As we head into L...

5 Mar 2026 Local News

Updated Procurement Advice

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Updated Procurement Advice

Updated procurement advice is now available from the NALC website, containing details of the new legislation following the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. The advice note, written by Steve...

10 Feb 2026 National News

New Martyn's Law Resources

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

New Martyn's Law Resources

The Home Office has asked us to share the below products to raise awareness of Martyn’s Law (the Terrorism [Protection of Premises] Act) which legally commences from April 2027: Infographic on premise...

10 Feb 2026 National News

Beckley and Stowood Parish Council - Clerk & RFO

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Beckley and Stowood Parish Council - Clerk & RFO

VACANCY - PARISH CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR BECKLEY AND STOWOOD PARISH COUNCIL Are you committed to helping your community? Do you want to be involved in our parish? Beckley and Stowo...

28 Jan 2026 Vacancies

Strengthening the Standards Regime for Local Authorities in England

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Strengthening the Standards Regime for Local Authorities in England

The government has announced plans to strengthen the standards regime for local authorities in England, from town and parish councils to strategic mayoral authorities. The reforms aim to ensure that m...

12 Nov 2025 National News

Read the three proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Read the three proposals for Local Government Reorganisation in Oxfordshire

The county, city and district councils in Oxfordshire have been working on their proposals for Local Government Reorganisation, which will result in one, two or three unitary councils being formed. Th...

7 Nov 2025 Local News

Community Governance - advanced qualification

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Community Governance - advanced qualification

Community Governance offers a range of advanced qualifications which are all distance learning with residential study days. The qualification looks at the way in which people and organisations work to...

22 Oct 2025 Local News

ICO Publication Scheme

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

ICO Publication Scheme

Parish/Community Council I CO expect Parish/Community Councils to make the information in this definition document available unless it does not hold the information; the information is exempt under on...

22 Oct 2025 National News

Lotting of Ancient Woodlands by David Maclaren

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Lotting of Ancient Woodlands by David Maclaren

Executive Summary Lotting of ancient woodlands is a growing threat now on a scale requiring national policy and co-ordinated action. Previous enquiries and reports urged action to prevent further dama...

22 Oct 2025 National News

Election flyer - adapt for your council

Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils, Rachel Brown

Election flyer - adapt for your council

Enter your council name, logo and details here Stand for what you believe in The next elections for Parish and Town councils are DAY MONTH YEAR Become a Parish or Town Councillor The best way to find ...

22 Oct 2025 National News

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