Welcome to the Hampshire Association of Local Councils

Whether you’re a councillor or staff member of a parish or town council, we’re here to help you to support your community.

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246 Parish and town (local) councils in Hampshire

Our Vision Helping Hampshire Prosper

1045 Requests for advice answered last year

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We provide a wide range of training courses and networking events for councillors, clerks and other local council staff.

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HR advice designed for local councils

Our Local Council People & Development (LCPD) service provides HR advice that is tailored to your council.

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Hampshire ALC celebrates Hampshire Day: Tuesday 15th July

Posted 15th July 2025

15 July is St Swithun’s day, and, with the saint buried in the Cathedral at Winchester, it has been designated as ‘Hampshire Day’ – which has been celebrated by the County Council since 2019

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Sustainable Management of the Test Valley

Posted 9th May 2025

The University of Southampton are hosting a Workshop on economic development and water quality management

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Hampshire PCC launches Safer Communities Fund

Posted 25th March 2025

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has launched a grant funding opportunity to support local projects that reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

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