Posted on 5th February 2024
Portrait Deadline Extended
On 1 April 2023, the Cabinet Office announced a new scheme to allow local authorities to apply for a free, framed portrait of His Majesty The King to celebrate the new reign. On 15 January, the Cabinet Office released the official portrait. Read more
Posted on 27th November 2023
D-Day 2024
For information on how your Civic Head may wish to be involved in the commemorations for D-Day 80
The complete guide to taking part is here:
D-Day 80 Anniversary
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Posted on 26th November 2023
Royal Portrait - new information
Since we became aware of the letter to Chief Executives, around ten days ago, we now also have a copy of the FAQs issued at the same time, which we share here. How much does a portrait cost? The framed portrait and the delivery are free of charge. Read more
Posted on 17th November 2023
Royal Portrait update
After many months of silence, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, has written to qualifying local authority Chief Executives, about the publicised free, framed portraits, of His Majesty The King. The letter contains details of how to apply, including a link to the supplier organisation, Cubiquity Limited. Read more
Posted on 13th August 2023
LGiU call for nominations
You will know that NACO runs a biennial award scheme to recognise good practice in civic office, but here is an opportunity for you to nominate your civic head for an award, run by LGiU. Read more