The next government should reform outdated laws and give more powers to town and parish councils in a new Bill, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) argued in its manifesto.
NALC wants town and parish councils to get a share of business rates, the Community Infrastructure Levy, New Homes Bonus, and council tax support and fracking funding.
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