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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2023 12:19 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/welcome-to-the-naco-forum/7 "2023-05-17T12:19:13Z")
Welcome to the new NACO Forum, where you can ask questions to gain advice from other NACO (National Association of Civic Officers) members. Posts added to the General category are publicly visible, so consider posting t… --- ## [High sheriff's county legal service](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/high-sheriffs-county-legal-service/562)
**Author:** [@Andrea](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Andrea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 October 2026 07:43 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/high-sheriffs-county-legal-service/562 "2026-10-23T07:43:26Z")
Hi all - does any NACO Colleagues, through their Civic/Mayoral roles provide any support or financial support to the High Sheriff for the delivery of their Annual Legal Service please? in Chester the Lord Mayor contribu… --- ## [Civic Office of the Year 2026](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/civic-office-of-the-year-2026/558)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Humm](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Dave_Humm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 08:04 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/civic-office-of-the-year-2026/558 "2026-09-16T08:04:12Z")
Civic Office of the Year 2026: Time to tell your story The National Association of Civic Officers has proudly promoted the Civic Office of the Year Award since 2003, recognising the dedication, professionalism and crea… --- ## [Civic Service - order for the procession into/out of the church for civic dignitaries](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/civic-service-order-for-the-procession-into-out-of-the-church-for-civic-dignitaries/555)
**Author:** [@Angelika](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Angelika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 09:20 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/civic-service-order-for-the-procession-into-out-of-the-church-for-civic-dignitaries/555 "2026-08-27T09:20:39Z")
Hi, Could someone confirm the order in which the civics enter the church please? This includes potential attendances for Lord Lieutenant/High Sheriff --- ## [Precedent and procedure of the High Sheriff](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/precedent-and-procedure-of-the-high-sheriff/554)
**Author:** [@BarnstapleTownCounci](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/BarnstapleTownCounci)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 14:52 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/precedent-and-procedure-of-the-high-sheriff/554 "2026-08-26T14:52:49Z")
Hello Everyone! I once again require the help of the wonderful Naco Heads! For our civic event, we are having in attendance for the first time (in my era anyway), a High Sheriff. The only other dignitaries we have of th… --- ## [Valuation of silver](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/valuation-of-silver/516)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Baxter](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Kelly_Baxter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 08:53 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/valuation-of-silver/516 "2026-08-24T08:53:15Z")
I have been tasked with getting quotes from valuers to come and value our silver. Can anyone recommend valuers they have used in the past that would be able to come to the Warwickshire area? --- ## [Chairman consort laying a wreath](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/chairman-consort-laying-a-wreath/552)
**Author:** [@Lauren\_Bond](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Lauren_Bond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 07:21 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/chairman-consort-laying-a-wreath/552 "2026-08-05T07:21:56Z")
Hi all I hope that you are well I have been asked if the Chairman’s consort can lay a wreath at Remembrance on the Chairmans behalf in the village they live (as Chairman will be on duty in the City). I advised no, as … --- ## [Civic Awards for Children](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/civic-awards-for-children/550)
**Author:** [@Elisa\_Mullen](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Elisa_Mullen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 09:30 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/civic-awards-for-children/550 "2026-08-04T09:30:13Z")
I’ve been asked to look into ideas of what we can present to children who win one of our Civic Awards. For adults we get a personalised wooden plaque award to go with a certificate. We would present a certificate to the … --- ## [NACO Annual Seminar 2027 - Save The Date](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/naco-annual-seminar-2027-save-the-date/549)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Humm](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Dave_Humm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 July 2026 15:34 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/naco-annual-seminar-2027-save-the-date/549 "2026-07-22T15:34:36Z")
NACO Annual Seminar 2027 Save the Date We are absolutely delighted to announce our next national annual seminar: Date: 10th March 2027 Venue Camden, London. More details and advance booking will follow. --- ## [Replacement Silver Cabinet](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/replacement-silver-cabinet/542)
**Author:** [@SallyG](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/SallyG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2026 10:55 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/replacement-silver-cabinet/542 "2026-07-08T10:55:54Z")
Hi Earlier this year one of our silver cabinets was broken into and damaged beyond repair. We are looking to replace it, but it’s so long since the original cabinets we have were sourced, we don’t have details of the s… --- ## [Lord-Lieutenancy Arrangements](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/lord-lieutenancy-arrangements/543)
**Author:** [@proach](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/proach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 15:47 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/lord-lieutenancy-arrangements/543 "2026-06-24T15:47:34Z")
We are currently reviewing all shared service agreements at the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. We are trying to find a service level agreement for the Lord Lieutenancy office to reference but we can not find a… --- ## [EV Mileage rate](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/ev-mileage-rate/530)
**Author:** [@Marta](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Marta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2026 15:47 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/ev-mileage-rate/530 "2026-06-18T15:47:30Z")
Hello. Would anyone know what is the rate for electric vehicles? Is it different from petrol/diesel cars? --- ## [Sporting Victory Parades](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/sporting-victory-parades/540)
**Author:** [@Emara](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Emara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2026 10:04 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/sporting-victory-parades/540 "2026-06-16T10:04:53Z")
Just wondering who else does sporting victory parades and what level do you support it with regards to planning the event ie submitting road closures applications; paying for the team to close the roads etc. Also how do… --- ## [Ticketing Platforms- Any Suggestions?](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/ticketing-platforms-any-suggestions/381)
**Author:** [@BarnstapleTownCounci](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/BarnstapleTownCounci)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2026 14:26 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/ticketing-platforms-any-suggestions/381 "2026-06-14T14:26:41Z")
Hello NACO Forum, I’m facing an issue with Eventbrite and was wondering if other councils have encountered something similar. We need a ticketing platform for charity fundraising events but require the ability to remove… --- ## [Local Council Clerk Week: 8 – 12 June 2026 - Empowering Change](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/local-council-clerk-week-8-12-june-2026-empowering-change/532)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Humm](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Dave_Humm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2026 10:33 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/local-council-clerk-week-8-12-june-2026-empowering-change/532 "2026-06-02T10:33:37Z")
From our colleagues at The Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) Next week (WC 8th-12th June) marks Local Council Clerk Week 2026, where we are shining a spotlight on the professionals who make local democracy work. Th… --- ## [Use of space for Political Group Rooms](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/use-of-space-for-political-group-rooms/529)
**Author:** [@Tracy](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Tracy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 10:24 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/use-of-space-for-political-group-rooms/529 "2026-06-01T10:24:50Z")
Hello! I’m interested in how other councils manage accommodation for political groups within their main civic buildings. At North East Lincolnshire Council (Grimsby Town Hall) we currently allocate dedicated rooms to e… --- ## [Music Streaming Service](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/music-streaming-service/524)
**Author:** [@Charli](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Charli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2026 11:05 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/music-streaming-service/524 "2026-04-29T11:05:16Z")
Good Morning, at the current time we are using our personal mobiles to stream any music such as the National Anthem on our own streaming platforms. We are looking to obtain a multi account streaming platform for business… --- ## [Flag flying at Council Buildings](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/flag-flying-at-council-buildings/526)
**Author:** [@Andrea](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Andrea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 April 2026 11:32 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/flag-flying-at-council-buildings/526 "2026-04-28T11:32:15Z")
Hi all - which national Pride dates/events does your local authorities mark by flying the Pride Flag please? I have found the below on the internet as a guide but this council flies the Pride Flag (6 horizontal stripe o… --- ## [2 nominations for Deputy Mayor at the AGM](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/2-nominations-for-deputy-mayor-at-the-agm/525)
**Author:** [@H.A](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/H.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2026 08:36 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/2-nominations-for-deputy-mayor-at-the-agm/525 "2026-04-24T08:36:12Z")
hi there, we have received two nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor, from members of different political parties. Could we please check whether anyone has encountered this situation previously and, if so, how it… --- ## [Wearing of Civic Chains at a funeral](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/wearing-of-civic-chains-at-a-funeral/521)
**Author:** [@Andrea](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Andrea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2026 10:38 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/wearing-of-civic-chains-at-a-funeral/521 "2026-04-17T10:38:57Z")
Hi all - does anyone have any advice regarding the wearing of a civic chain at a funeral please? What do we cover? Also does anyone have any experience of placing black rosettes on the shoulders of the chain please? T… --- ## [Past Deputy Mayor Badge?](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/past-deputy-mayor-badge/515)
**Author:** [@Rebecca\_Tait](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Rebecca_Tait)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [26 March 2026 15:23 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/past-deputy-mayor-badge/515 "2026-03-26T15:23:01Z")
Hi Our current Deputy Mayor has informed us that he isn’t able to be the Mayor for the forthcoming municipal year. We have been asked if it’s possible to present the outgoing Deputy Mayor with a past Mayor’s badge at th… --- ## [Secure Display Cases](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/secure-display-cases/517)
**Author:** [@Jenny\_H](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Jenny_H)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2026 14:43 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/secure-display-cases/517 "2026-03-19T14:43:29Z")
We are looking for some preferably wall mountable regalia display units and wondered if anyone had any recommendations that meet insurance requirements? --- ## [Armed Forces/Remembrance order of procession](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/armed-forces-remembrance-order-of-procession/512)
**Author:** [@Abbie\_Monaghan](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Abbie_Monaghan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2026 10:06 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/armed-forces-remembrance-order-of-procession/512 "2026-03-04T10:06:26Z")
Hello all, We’re looking for some advice re our Armed Forces/Remembrance order of procession, here in Blackpool our Civic procession process from the Town Hall to the Cenotaph (a short walk across the promenade), in rec… --- ## [Royal Garden Party Invites](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/royal-garden-party-invites/504)
**Author:** [@Emara](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Emara)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2026 15:11 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/royal-garden-party-invites/504 "2026-02-11T15:11:47Z")
Hi All and Happy 2026. Could I please check with regards to the Royal Garden Party, how many tickets everyone gets and how do you allocate them especially when your civic head has previously attended one (be it over 40 … --- ## [The definition of a 'Civic' event](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/the-definition-of-a-civic-event/511)
**Author:** [@Melanie\_Jones](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Melanie_Jones)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2026 23:44 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/the-definition-of-a-civic-event/511 "2026-02-06T23:44:30Z")
We held a Holocaust Memorial event last week and it was referred to repeatedly as a ‘civic’ event (even though it’s not on our annual programme of mayoral events and organised outside of the Mayor’s Office). The Mayor ha… --- ## [115th Anniversary of International Women's Day](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/115th-anniversary-of-international-womens-day/509)
**Author:** [@Emara](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Emara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2026 16:34 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/115th-anniversary-of-international-womens-day/509 "2026-02-05T16:34:06Z")
Just wondering if anyone is marking International Women’s Day this year, and if you are what are you planning --- ## [Freedom of the Town scrolls](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/freedom-of-the-town-scrolls/390)
**Author:** [@Georgia1](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Georgia1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2026 09:04 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/freedom-of-the-town-scrolls/390 "2026-02-04T09:04:39Z")
Hi, hoping someone can assist. Aside from clerks and councils direct, does anyone know of any suppliers for freedom scrolls please Many thanks --- ## [Mayor being chair of a charity](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/mayor-being-chair-of-a-charity/507)
**Author:** [@Marta](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Marta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 January 2026 10:51 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/mayor-being-chair-of-a-charity/507 "2026-01-27T10:51:32Z")
Our deputy Mayor is currently chair of a local charity. If this councillor becomes Mayor, can he/she choose this charity to support during the Mayoral year? --- ## [Any city crest copyright issues following Freedom of the City award](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/any-city-crest-copyright-issues-following-freedom-of-the-city-award/495)
**Author:** [@Melanie\_Jones](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Melanie_Jones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 November 2025 12:03 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/any-city-crest-copyright-issues-following-freedom-of-the-city-award/495 "2025-11-26T12:03:49Z")
A local RAF Squadron wants to use the city crest as part of their own Squadron crest. Does being awarded Freedom of the City in 1999 automatically give them permission to do this? I doubt any Council records from the eve… --- ## [Annual Civic Dinner or Mayoral Banquets - does anyone use a ticketing platform to sell tickets?](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/annual-civic-dinner-or-mayoral-banquets-does-anyone-use-a-ticketing-platform-to-sell-tickets/496)
**Author:** [@Carolyn\_Harley](https://forum.nacouk.com/u/Carolyn_Harley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2025 13:08 UTC](https://forum.nacouk.com/t/annual-civic-dinner-or-mayoral-banquets-does-anyone-use-a-ticketing-platform-to-sell-tickets/496 "2025-11-25T13:08:55Z")
Hi everyone The Mayor holds a Civic Dinner each year which we sell tickets for. When a guest/s purchases a ticket/s we also ask them to provide additional information - names of all guests, their menu choices and any d… [Next page](https://forum.nacouk.com/latest.md?page=1)