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Postponed Until Further Notice: Local Council Training: Short Term Lets and Article 4s; Community Led Projects in Planning - Thursday 13 June 2024, 4pm-5.30pm
Part 1: Short term lets and Articles 4s: The Government confirmed earlier this year that a new Short term lets use class will be introduced in the summer. This session will help you understand what this means in practice and how it might be used. If details have been received from the Government, we will update on timelines for the new Register, the use class and permitted development rights.
Part 2:...
Posted: Tue, 21 May 2024
Cornwall National Landscape Access for All grant (DEFRA Funded)
Cornwall National Landscape has announced the launch of the Cornwall National Landscape Access for All grant (DEFRA Funded) for Cornwall National Landscape Partners.
This exciting funding opportunity aims to support projects that improves access to the 12 Sections of Cornwall's stunning National Landscape.
About the Grant (advert below):
Up to £10,000 per project for capital items only.
All projects...
Posted: Tue, 21 May 2024
National Grid: Net Zero Communities Forum – Exeter on Friday 14 June 2024 at 12.30pm
This forum with National Grid (formerly WPD) is for community energy organisations, climate action groups, local authorities and any people or organisations across the South West who want to help their local area to de-carbonise energy and achieve net zero, whatever stage you are at on the journey.
At the forum, you will have the chance to network with other community energy organisations, hear inspiring...
Posted: Mon, 20 May 2024
The Good Councillor's Guide 2024
NALC have published an updated edition of The Good Councillor's Guide 2024 which is available for members to download from the Documents section of the CALC website or via the NALC website below.
This guide is 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...
Posted: Wed, 15 May 2024
NALC Online Events
Online events coming up in the near future include:
Unleashing the power of local councils to tackle the climate emergency
26 June 2024 — 12.00 – 13.15
Empower your local council to force change in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Despite their potential, many smaller councils feel shackled by a lack of funding and disempowered in making a tangible impact. It's time...
Posted: Tue, 26 Mar 2024
The new Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Climate Commission has launched a call for Commissioners
The Development Group working on the development of the Commission has been chaired by Professor Martin Siegert from the University of Exeter's Penryn Campus and has concluded with agreement to establish the independent body. Its role will be to challenge, catalyse and convene the region's leaders, organisations and communities to take effective action in the face of the climate and ecological emergencies....
Posted: Tue, 5 Mar 2024
D-DAY 80 FLAG OF PEACE
Bruno Peek, Pageantmaster would like to share information regarding the availability of the D-Day 80 Souvenir Flag - Flag of Peace.
This is now available for purchase, in Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France.
The Flag of Peace can be purchased from: Tracy Turner at Newton Newton Flags Limited, official suppliers of Flags for D-Day 80 – 6th June 2024. Please...
Posted: Tue, 27 Feb 2024
Home Office announces webinar for Martyn’s Law standard tier consultation
Home Office announces webinar for Martyn's Law standard tier consultation
On 5 February, the Home Office launched a further public consultation on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn's Law. The consultation will run for six weeks and closes on 18 March.
'Martyn's Law' will place a requirement on those responsible for certain venues to consider the threat from terrorism and...
Posted: Tue, 13 Feb 2024
New NALC banking webpage launched
NALC have launched a new banking web page. The page is designed to shed light on the complex banking environment within which local councils operate, addressing prevalent banking issues and their likely causes. It also outlines advocacy undertaken by NALC and other organisations in the sector in recent years. The web page features essential information such as contact details, initiatives involving...
Posted: Wed, 31 Jan 2024
NALC advised about Section 137 expenditure limits for 2024/25
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has notified the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) of the appropriate sum for section 137(4)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972 (the 1972 Act) for local (parish and town) councils in England.
The new amount for 2024/25 is £10.81.
The amount is a result of increasing the amount of £9.93 for 2023/24 by the percentage increase...
Posted: Wed, 31 Jan 2024
