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Why should your council be a member?

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ChALC exists to support town and parish councils and parish meetings exercise good governance and deliver excellence in services to local communities in a way that complies with the legislative requirements placed upon them

Membership gives your council ACCESS to: -

  • Legal, procedural and financial advisory services
  • Employment Support
  • National Association of Local Councils (NALC)
  • 'Members Only' access in ChALC Website – If your council is in membership of ChALC then your Clerk can request a sign-in user name and password.
  • Dedicated and friendly ChALC Staff Team support

Membership gives your council OPPORTUNITIES : -

  • Influence Consultation and Awareness Raising
  • Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) lending facility
  • Royal Garden Party Invitations
  • Assistance to achieve the Local Council Award Scheme
  • To be a key part of ChALC and NALC

Membership gives your council SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE: -

  • Training and development at a discounted rate
  • Information about Grants and other funding
  • Access to Up to Date Sector knowledge

Membership gives your council better COMMUNICATION : -

  • Improving strategic relationships with key stakeholders
  • Events and Conferences
  • ChALC Annual Meeting

ChALC Affiliation Fees 2025/2026

39p per elector
[£39.00 minimum fee
£1592.00 maximum fee]

For full details about the benefits of membership please see the Benefits of Membership guide

Your membership benefits every council.

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