Documents
Members Allowances Report
Please note that applying the relevant percentage increases since 2012 (when these were last updated) the figures for 2020/21 (from 1.4.20) would be:
Member Allowance £210.53
Chairman Allowance £310.99
It should also be remembered that whilst the council may offer the allowance, members have to decide whether they wish to claim the payment which is subject to PAYE and would be taken into account for any means tested benefits as it is treated as salary. In addition, Co-Opted members are unable to receive the Members Allowance.
Wed, 25 Nov 2020
2020-21 Minimum Leave entitlement
NALC has issued this briefing note on how the 2020-21 NJC agreement affects minimum annual leave entitlements for certain local council staff.
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
CALC FAQ 13 - further guidance on meetings
Updated guidance on meetings as at September 2020
Fri, 18 Sep 2020
2020-21 National Salary Award
Following agreement at national level, NALC has now issued this briefing on the 2020/21 pay award, giving revised salary figures
The briefing sets out the rates calculated in line with the 2004 national agreement.
The 2020/21 national agreement has also made some changes to leave entitlement and a further briefing on this is expected from NALC shortly.
Thu, 27 Aug 2020
CALC FAQ 12 - further guidance on meetings
A summary of the current advice regarding holding local council meetings.
Wed, 26 Aug 2020
Clarifications to JPAG Practitioners' Guide 2020
The purpose of this letter is to clarify few queries which have arisen since JPAG published its 2020 Practitioners' Guide
Wed, 12 Aug 2020
JPAG Practitioners' Guide 2020 - Summary of Changes
A summary of the changes from the 2019 edition of the Guide
Wed, 12 Aug 2020
JPAG - Governance & Accountability for Smaller Authorities in England 2020 - Practitioners' Guide
The Joint Panel on Accountability and Governance has issued its 2020 Practitioners' Guide to proper practices to be applied in the preparation of statutory annual accounts and governance statements.
Wed, 12 Aug 2020
CALC FAQ 11
Please find attached the latest CALC briefing which includes updates on meeting arrangements, audit and the new Cornwall Local Outbreak Plan which will manage any management local spikes of the coronavirus.
Fri, 17 Jul 2020
Covid-19 VAT guidance - hospitality and attactions
Guidance from the Parkinson Partnership on the impact of a reduction in VAT rates for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions.
Fri, 17 Jul 2020
NALC/SLCC Checklist for Public Meetings
This checklist is the first step in the risk assessment process.
Please Note : it is the view of CALC and all of its local and national advisors that it is still too early to consider holding a physical meeting of the council.
Fri, 17 Jul 2020
Website Accessibility Requirements
The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 aim to ensure websites are accessible to people with various disabilities. From 23 September 2020, all local councils must have an action plan and an accessibility statement in place and are required to have started work to ensure their websites become more accessible.
NALC has produced this publication which provides practical steps that local (parish and town) councils can follow to understand the new regulations, put in place an accessibility statement, and start plans to improve the accessibility of their website.
Thu, 16 Jul 2020
Playground Risk Assessment & Action Plan
Part II of the CALC Risk Assessment Guide for Play Areas and Outdoor Gyms.
A template for risk assessment and possible actions to control Covid-19 risks associated with play areas and outdoor gyms.
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
A Guide to Public Toilet Risk Assessment
Working with PHE and Cornwall Council, we have prepared a guide for the risk assessment of public toilets.
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Public Toilet Risk Assessment and Action Plan
Working with PHE and Cornwall Council, we have prepared a Risk Assessment Template and Action plan to support parish and town councils in the reopening of public toilets.
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Re-opening public toilets presentation (1) from Webinar 15/06/2020
The presentation given by Dr Whitney Curry from Cornwall Council during the webinar hosted by CALC on 15/06/20.
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
Re-opening public toilets presentation (2) from Webinar 15/06/20
Slides from James Peck's presentation on 15 June 2020 on general public health issues around re-opening public toilets, including controlling Legionella risks
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
Falmouth T C - Presentation on Business Plan
Following on from a CALC Larger Councils' meeting today, a copy of the presentation to partners by Falmouth T C on reopening the town centre
Wed, 03 Jun 2020
Falmouth Business Toolkit
With the Government plans to reopen some shops from the June 15th, 2020, Falmouth T C has shared its planning for the town and how this will work.
Wed, 03 Jun 2020
CALC Guide to Covid-19 Risk Assessment - The Guide
Updated 26.5.2020 to include Risk Assessment Matrix.
The guide has been produced to help local councils develop risk assessment for public facilities and services. It is a step by step guide to assessing how to manage public services and facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic using links to government guidance in place at the time.
Use in conjunction with the directory of advice published separately.
Fri, 29 May 2020
Directory of websites and government information
Updated 28.5.2020 for information on attendance at funerals
The directory is in two parts :
i) A directory of the significant documents published by government and advisory bodies relevant to local councils with links to the current versions of the documents.
ii) A directory of membership organisations and advisory bodies giving guidance on specific areas of work.
Thu, 28 May 2020
CALC FAQ 9
A further round-up of information and FAQs from CALC including updates on
- Local councillors and the six month rule
- Virtual Meetings
- Audit and AGAR
Thu, 28 May 2020
DALC Top Tips for Remote Meetings
The Devon Association of Local Councils has prepared this useful guide to virtual meetings which may be helpful.
Mon, 04 May 2020
CALC Briefing on Virtual Meetings
Government has lifted the restrictions on virtual meetings and this briefing note outlines how this will impact on your council.
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
Supplementary Standing Orders for Remote Meetings
CALC has prepared a supplement to standing orders to allow you meeting to hold virtual meetings. When adopted this
document will sit alongside your existing standing orders until the legislation expires.
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
Notes to Supplementary Standing Orders
An Guide to the Standing Orders Supplement to explain the purpose of the new changes.
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
Managing Remote Meetings - Practical Tips
Some practical tips for holding remote meetings and being prepared for the new format.
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
NALC Guide to Virtual Meetings
NALC has produced this useful guide to holding virtual meetings.
Thu, 23 Apr 2020
L03-20 - NALC Legal Briefing
NALC has issued this legal briefing on the Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020.
The briefing covers:
Elections in respect of casual vacancies
Neighbourhood plans
Retirement of councillors
Tue, 21 Apr 2020