ABOUT THE CLERK
The weekly briefing built for busy clerks
The Clerk is an independent briefing for the people who run, administer and govern town and parish councils across England and Wales.
WHAT IT COVERS
The essentials, already filtered
Government announcements, governance and compliance updates, funding opportunities, deadlines, free resources and practical ideas from other councils.
WHAT IT SAVES
Hours of weekly searching
We check the sources, remove the padding and explain why each item matters, giving readers a briefing designed to be read in around 90 seconds.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Practical
Every item should help a council act, decide, apply, prepare or avoid missing something important.
Independent
Coverage is selected for reader value. Advertisers do not control independent editorial decisions.
Concise
Plain English, useful context and direct links, without political commentary or unnecessary jargon.
Free for readers. Funded responsibly.
The Clerk is supported by advertising and sponsorship. Every paid placement is clearly identified as an Advertisement, payment never implies endorsement, and subscriber data is never shared with advertisers.
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