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Civic Office of the Year 2026
Civic Office of the Year 2026: Time to tell your story The National Association of Civic Officers has proudly promoted the Civic Office of the Year Award since 2003, recognising the dedication, professionalism and creativity of civic teams across the country.
Read moreLGR: ENGLISH DEVOLUTION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT BILL (2025)
"The most existential threat to civic life and tradition in over half a century." This stark statement from Paul Millward, NACO’s Founding Chair and President, delivered at the 2025 AGM in Southwark, set in motion a year‑long examination of the implications of the Devolution Act and how best to mitigate its impact." If you're not yet a member of NACO, the article will be inaccessible, join us, it takes 2 minutes and it costs nothing !
Read morePrayers for the centenary of HM Queen Elizabeth II
We have received the following from the offices of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York and are happy to share it with our members.
Read moreDates
to 31st October 2026
Black History Month
Trafalgar Day
Halloween
Festival of Diwali
Guy Fawkes Night
Armistice Day
Notices
Updating Your Account Details With NACO
If you need to update any of your account details, we have introduced "My Account" which gives direct access to the details supplied to us on joining the organisation. Thank you.
Local Government Reorganisation
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) will bring changes to governance structures and civic processes in some areas. To support Civic Officers during this period of transition, we are sharing the set of Frequently Asked Questions, published by the LGA, outlining how key civic, mayoral and ceremonial processes may evolve.
Martyn's Law - Protect UK Website
For specific information regarding Martyn's Law. Please see the following link