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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 communities will benefit from a safer, more professional online presence.
The Parish Council Domains Helper Service will continue to offer support...
Posted: Mon, 13 Jan 2025
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, county associations and council staff to their communities.
These awards reflect the vibrant spirit, commitment, and creativity characterising...
Posted: Tue, 10 Dec 2024
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 scales in line with the 2004 NALC and the Society of Local Council Clerks national agreement for the sector. These pay rates are applicable from...
Posted: Wed, 30 Oct 2024
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.
Posted: Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Worknest Advice Note: New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Worknest have issued an advice note for the new Duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, which comes into place on 26 October 2024. This provides guidance on the steps to be taken to ensure all Councils are compliant before the new Duty comes into place.
Posted: Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Recovery Strategy Feedback & Drop-in Sessions
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Recovery team are holding two drop-in sessions which are open to all Cornwall Councillors, residents, businesses, landowners and farmers. They would love to hear your views and there will also be the opportunity to talk about how you could benefit from private funding for Nature Recovery Projects, for example, through Biodiversity Net Gains (BNG), through...
Posted: Tue, 10 Sep 2024
Declaring Interests and Dispensations
CALC has updated a short guidance note summarising the principles of Declaring Interests and Dispensations – please follow this link https://www.cornwallalc.org.uk/uploads/faq-declaring-interests.pdf?v=1723719308 you will need to login into the CALC website to access the information.
Posted: Mon, 9 Sep 2024
Hope for Cornwall at The Hall for Cornwall
Homes for Cornwall is a grassroots movement of volunteers who represent different facets of the Duchy, who are mindful that the chronic housing issue is having a bearing on all walks of life, and who are committed to delivering change to address the housing crisis in Cornwall.
As part of our work to help address the issue, Homes for Cornwall is taking over the Hall for Cornwall for an evening of Cornish...
Posted: Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Legal Topic Note LTN 35 Basic Contract Law
NALC have refreshed the Legal Topic Note 35 on basic Contract Law. The advice considers how contracts are formed, types of contractual obligations, breach of contract and termination, and council powers in respect of contracts. Login to the members area of the NALC website to access the advice note and visit the LTN section.
Posted: Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Legal Topic Note LTN 79 - Staff Pensions
NALC have updated Legal Topic Note 79 on Staff Pensions: Auto enrolment – login to the members area of the NALC website to access the advice note.
Posted: Tue, 20 Aug 2024
