In December 2023 an addition to the Local Government Act 1894 came into force which aimed to clarify that Councils have the discretionary powers to fund church repairs or improvements to property held for an ecclesiastical charity.

NALC issued an update to this end, outlining that councils can use their...

This document presents a list of FAQ's for Town and Parish Councils to help prepare for the elections in May 2025 and should be used in conjunction with Election timetable

This 2 page Word document is a guide to the requirements and process of Standing for Election.

You can edit the document to insert your council's details.

This CALC Training Bulletin lists courses for January to March 2025. Circulated to members on 5 January 2025.

Additional courses will be listed on the website training calendar and circulated separately.

Please direct any questions or bookings to training@cornwallalc.org.uk

CALC has produced a short guidance note summarising the discretionary powers Councils hold to fund church repairs or improvements to property held for an ecclesiastical charity.

Worknest have issued an advice note: Guidance October Changes - Sexual Harassment in The Workplace and provides guidance on the steps to be taken to ensure all Councils are compliant before the new Duty comes into place on 26 October 2024.

This short CALC guidance note summarises the principles of declaring interests and dispensations. The FAQ was created in August 2024.

This short CALC guidance note summarises the principles of voting and various formats available to Town and Parish councils. The FAQ was updated in July 2024.

Guidance from the Parkinson Partnership on the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

The updated edition of the NALC publication, The Good Councillor's Guide 2024, an essential tool for all councillors, whether new, aspiring, or existing local council members.

The guide is designed to provide practical insights into the workings of local democracy and how councillors can effectively contribute...

NALC Model Financial Regulations have had a significant review and re-write.

Financial regulations govern the conduct of financial management by the council and may only be amended or varied by resolution of the council.

They are one of the council's main governing policy documents providing procedural...

Procurement Thresholds - an updated finance briefing from the Parkinson Partnership

CALC Training Bulletin January to March 2024

This CALC Training Bulletin lists courses for January to March 2024. Circulated to members on 9th January 2024.

Additional courses will be listed on the website training calendar and circulated separately.

Please direct any questions or bookings to training@cornwallalc.org.uk...

An updated Induction Pack for Councillors which member councils are able to adapt for their own use locally.

The NALC briefing on the 2023-24 Local Government Services Pay Agreement: E01-23

Agenda Pack for the CALC AGM to be held at St Erme Community Centre – Tuesday 24 October 2023 at 7pm.

D DAY 80 - Town and Parish Council letter

This letter from Bruno Peek Pageantmaster contains details for Town and Parish councils about the D Day anniversary events planned for 6 June 2024.

This document contains guidance on how to use the Model Employment Contract.

You are strongly advised to seek independent advice on any specific points. The CALC is able to advise on some aspects of employment law or will signpost you to other sources for complex matters.

If you have any queries please...