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...

This word document includes a basic Model Contract and specimen Job Description for Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). It should only be used in conjunction with the Guidance document above.

Please email enquiries@cornwallalc.org.uk if you have any questions regarding these...

This CALC Training Bulletin lists courses for September to December 2023. Circulated to members on 5th September 2023.

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

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

NALC will be responding to the DLUHC consultation on Local Plans, the DLUHC consultation is available here.

Councils are invited to submit views to NALC to inform the NALC response. This NALC policy consultation briefing has been provided for information.

The deadline for making comments to Chris Borg,...

The updated CALC Service Level Agreement 2023

The application form to be considered for co-option to the CALC Board - currently 2 vacancies exist.

Deadline 6th October 2023. See also: Board Member Role Profile.

A brief summary of the role of CALC Executive Board Member.

August 2023: two vacancies are currently available for co-option - see also application form.

The updated 2023 edition of the NALC publication:

The Good Councillor's Guide to Employment 2023 with correction to page 10.

The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published the Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance (JPAG) 2023 edition of the Practitioners' Guide.

The Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance (JPAG) is responsible for issuing proper practices about the governance and accounts of smaller...

Briefing from Cornwall Council regarding tackling littering, dog fouling and dogs on restricted beaches.

Includes training dates for Fixed Penalty Notice training and other options.

Updated Guidance from the Parkinson Partnership regarding VAT on Sports fees. November 2023

CALC is organising a community housing information event for local councillors and officers, to be held at Heartlands on 19 April 2023 at 4-8pm . You can see more details of the event and register to attend by following the link in this flyer or emailing requesting further information to: enquiries@cornwallalc.org.uk...