News https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/feeds/rss/news?node=2927 en-GB Cornwall Association of Local Councils Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:31:36 GMT https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/ communityPortals v1.6.2161 by Cuttlefish Multimedia Ltd admin@localcouncils.org (Administrator) 30 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:19:00 GMT CALC Publishes 2026 Annual Report and Conference Programme Cornwall Association of Local Councils is pleased to publish its 2026 Annual Report and Cornwall Local Councils Conference Programme, bringing together a comprehensive overview of the Association's work over the past year alongside details of what promises to be a landmark event for Cornwall's local council sector.

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2026/09/calc-publishes-2026-annual-report-and-conference-programme https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2174249 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:06:00 GMT NALC publishes the new national salary pay scales for 2026-2027 The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published the national salary pay scales 2026-2027 for clerks and other employees employed under the terms of the model contract or Green Book terms.

These pay rates are applicable from 1 April 2026 to 31...

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2026/08/nalc-publishes-a-new-briefing-on-the-national-salary-pay-scales2 https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2163548 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:55:00 GMT Bookings Now Open for the Cornwall Local Councils Conference 2026! In Partnership with Mulberry Local Authority Services Limited.

Cornwall Local Councils Conference 2026, to be held at the Royal Cornwall Showground on Tuesday 6th October 2026 - 10am -4pm

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2026/06/bookings-now-open-for-the-cornwall-local-councils-conference-2026 https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2140180 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:43:00 GMT Martyn's Law– SIA Consultation on Regulatory Guidance NALC and SLCC will be responding to the recently issued Security Industry Authority (SIA) consultation on Section 12 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 here (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/martyns-law-draft-section-12-statutory-guidance ) which concerns how the SIA intend to regulate compliance with Martyn's Law post commencement in Spring 2027.

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2026/05/visionict-email-service-update https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2107550 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:44:00 GMT Clear days Notice over Easter Each year about this time we get a number of enquiries relating to the Easter period and which days can be used as 'clear days' for the calling of meetings. As it is a double bank holiday wrapped around a weekend it often causes confusion. Therefore, we are...

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2026/02/clear-days-notice-over-easter https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2098357 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT Star Council Awards 2025 NALC's Star Council Awards are the only awards in England that recognise local (parish and town) councils' contributions to their communities. The long-running awards celebrate local councils, councillors, young councillors, county associations and clerks'...

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2026/02/star-council-awards-2025 https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2100830 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:33:00 GMT Section 137 expenditure limit for parish and town councils announced for 2026/27 The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has informed us of an increase in the Section 137 expenditure limit for parish and town councils in England for the 2026/27 financial year. The new limit is £11.60 per elector, up from £11.10...

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2026/01/section-137-expenditure-limit-for-parish-and-town-councils-announced-for-202627 https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2081891 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:16:00 GMT Procurement Thresholds from 1 January 2026 The Parkinson Partnership has released a new briefing note about Procurement Thresholds, the FSCS Compensation Scheme and home working tax changes.

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2026/01/procurement-thresholds-from-1-january-2026 https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2081879 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT Assertion 10: Digital & Data Compliance FAQs and Checklist Following on from the Assertion 10 briefing; CALC have published FAQs, briefing, slides and a checklist for member councils.

Documents | Cornwall Association of Local Councils

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2025/12/assertion-10-digital-and-data-compliance-faqs-and-checklist https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2070982 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:33:00 GMT Honouring Cllr Keith Stevens Everyone at Cornwall ALC are saddened to hear of the passing of NALC Chair, Keith Stevens. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time: Honouring Cllr Keith Stevens

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2025/11/honouring-cllr-keith-stevens https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2063796 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:42:00 GMT Assertion 10: Digital & Data Compliance On Tuesday 18th November CALC will be holding a short, sharp online briefing designed for clerks - particularly for small and medium councils, although it is not exclusive. This is not a comprehensive deep dive—it's a practical and pragmatic walkthrough...

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2025/10/assertion-10-digital-and-data-compliance https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2056092 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:06:00 GMT CALC Appoints a New Deputy County Executive Officer We're delighted to announce the appointment of Mary Gosling as Deputy County Executive Officer.

Mary is a highly respected and well-known figure among local councils across Cornwall, having worked as Clerk/RFO for Ponsanooth and Gweek Parish Councils. She brings...

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2025/10/calc-appoints-a-new-deputy-county-executive-officer https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2056086 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:09:00 GMT The Home Office - FREE webinar on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also commonly known as Martyn's Law. You are invited to attend an upcoming webinar on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also commonly known as Martyn's Law.

Agenda for the Webinar

  • Provide an overview of the Terrorism Protection of Premises Act 2025
  • Outline what it means for all premises...
]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2025/10/the-home-office-free-webinar-on-the-terrorism-protection-of-premises-act-2025-also-commonly-known-as-martyns-law https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2056087 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT CALC AGM 2025 Cornwall Association of Local Councils will hold its AGM on 11th November (agenda forthcoming nearer the time).

After the AGM we are aware that there will be at least three vacancies on the board of CALC. We are seeking applications from interested councillors...

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2025/10/calc-is-seeking-applications-from-interested-councillors-to-join-the-calc-executive-board https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2056088 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:09:00 GMT Marking the Moment: Sarah Mason’s farewell and what’s next for CALC Cornwall Association of Local Councils (CALC) is preparing to say goodbye to a familiar and much-respected face. Sarah Mason, who has been at the heart of the organisation for over 25 years, will be stepping down at the end of August 2025.

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2025/07/marking-the-moment-sarah-masons-farewell-and-whats-next-for-calc https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2016501 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:56:00 GMT Become the Deputy County Executive Officer for Cornwall! CALC are now recruiting to fill a new role of Deputy CEO after a restructure.

For full information see www.cornwallalc.org.uk/job-vacancies

Closing date 14th July 2025.

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2025/06/become-the-deputy-county-executive-officer-for-cornwall https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-2007767 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:49:00 GMT The Parish Council Domains Helper Service latest update The Parish Council Domains Helper Service has now allocated 100% of their funding set aside to help councils move over to a .gov.uk domain name.

However, there is still a compelling case for change - costs are lower than ever before, and councils and their...

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2025/01/the-parish-council-domains-helper-service-provided-their-latest-update https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-1864290 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:28:00 GMT NALC announces Star Council Awards 2024 finalists NALC have unveiled the prestigious Star Council Awards 2024 finalists, showcasing the best of England's parish and town councils.

This annual celebration of innovation and commitment highlights the transformative contributions of councils, councillors, clerks,...

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2024/12/nalc-announces-star-council-awards-2024-finalists https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-1952800 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:59:00 GMT NALC publishes a new briefing on the national salary pay scales The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has published a new employment briefing on the national salary pay scales for clerks and other employees employed under the terms of the model contract or Green Book terms.

The briefing includes updated pay...

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2024/10/nalc-publishes-a-new-briefing-on-the-national-salary-pay-scales1 https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-1917817 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:50:00 GMT CALC FAQ - Spending on Church Buildings 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.

]]> https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/news/2024/10/calc-faq-spending-on-church-buildings https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/#element-1917788