This week, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) published its quarterly activity report for January to March 2025, outlining progress on its strategic plan. Highlights include addressing 145 legal inquiries, 109 HR advice line calls, and 51 communications and data compliance queries. NALC issued two legal bulletins and maintained its Cyber Essentials accreditation for a third year. The organisation influenced the English Devolution White Paper, securing key reforms on funding, council powers, and governance standards, and participated in government consultations and meetings with MPs and peers. Various guidance materials were also published, covering elections, finance, devolution, and council operations.