Learning & Insights
Practical guides, expert perspectives, and the latest thinking on asset management for parish, town, and community councils.
Clerks as Community Connectors: Building Bridges Between Councils and Communities
How parish clerks can go beyond statutory duties to become true community connectors — practical strategies for events, engagement, and creative communication.
November 2025
The Library of Things: Sharing Resources, Building Community, Protecting Our Planet
How Woughton Community Council built a Library of Things that saves residents money, reduces waste, and creates genuine community connections — and how your council can do it too.
November 2025
Community Asset Transfers: What You Don't Think About
A town council clerk's guide to hidden risks in asset transfers — covering insurance traps, the essential 7-point checklist, and real-world lessons from the frontline.
June 2025
Community Activated Outdoor Gyms: Transforming Public Spaces for Wellbeing
How outdoor gyms can transform community spaces — expert advice on equipment selection, community activation, budgets, and creating inclusive fitness spaces from Georgie Delaney MBE.
May 2025
The Essential Asset: Strategic Management of Public Toilet Facilities
Expert advice on costs, technology, security, and negotiating asset transfers — from an industry veteran with nearly two decades in public toilet provision.
May 2025
Play Area Inspection & Maintenance: A Practical Guide
Essential playground inspection protocols and maintenance strategies from industry veteran Doug Belfield — covering the three types of inspections, surfacing challenges, and how to make your investment last.
March 2025
Free Routine Visual Inspection Template for Play Equipment & Street Furniture
A practical, printable checklist covering safety checks, condition assessment, and functional checks — designed for council grounds teams and volunteers.
February 2025
Devolution and its Impact on Town & Parish Councils
What devolution and local government reorganisation really mean for grassroots democracy — the democratic deficit, the asset challenge, and why town and parish councils need to act now.
May 2025
Asset Transfers: What Local Government Reorganisation Means for Your Council
Understanding what assets might be coming your way, the financial implications, and how to prepare — with practical strategies from a district council portfolio holder.
May 2025
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