Welcome

The Hampshire Association of Local Councils (the ALC) is a membership organisation serving and representing the interests of local councils across Hampshire.

The ALC was founded in 1948 when local government reforms began after the Second World War. For over sixty years now, the ALC has provided advice, representation, networking, services and support to member councils and parish meetings, assisted by its primary partner Hampshire County Council.  The ALC is owned and governed by its members.

The eighth President of the ALC (following the Duke of Wellington) was the 4th Earl of Selborne KBE FRS DL, who retired on 31st December 2009 after completing ten years.  The ALC is currently working appointing a new President in the near future.

There are currently 255 parish and town councils across Hampshire, including 21 parish meetings; although on 1st April 2010 that number becomes 262 with 7 new councils coming into existence.  A total of 250 are currently in membership, and additionally we currently have six affiliate members, the Campaign for an Andover Town Council, the three Hart 'shadow' councils of Fleet, Church Crookham and Elvetham Heath and the two Eastleigh 'shadow' councils of Chandler's Ford and Allbrook.

Our member councils are the local elected bodies for, and represent nearly 600,000 residents across Hampshire!

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Page Owner: Chief Executive
Last Updated: January 2010

The Hampshire Association of Local Councils (Ltd)

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