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EGM Results Update

Following the reconvened Extraordinary General Meeting on 10 April 2025, and after including votes cast in the room, we’re pleased to confirm the full results:

Transition to Company Limited by Guarantee: Yes – 66 No – 3 Abstentions – 7

Association Name Change to Gloucestershire Association of Local Councils (GALC): Yes – 63 No – 5 Abstentions – 8

Thank you to all Member Councils who took part in this significant step for our Association. Further updates on the transition and rebrand will follow shortly.

LGR and Devolution Member Survey

We are asking all our councils to participate in this important consultation. You will find it on our Devolution-specific website page in the Services menu. Find out more  

Section 137 Expenditure Limit

The Section 137 expenditure limit for parish and town councils in England for the 2025/26 financial year is £11.10 per elector, up from £10.81 in 2024/25.

 
 

#Make a Change, Become a Councillor

Charlotte Parry, Brockworth Parish Council

Parish and Town Councils are the heart of communities; they are the most trusted tier of government and are closest to the people they represent. If you are a community-minded person with a passion for the people, parks, facilities and services in your area, then stand for election, or make yourself available for co-option. Members can also access our comprehensive Election Toolkit.

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