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D-DAY 80 PIN BADGE & THE COUNTY OF CORNWALL
Bruno Peek, Pageantmaster would like to share information regarding the availability of Lapel Pin Badges for purchase, in Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France: D-Day 80 - 6th June 2024.
These badges are now available for those wishing to purchase them from empiremedals.com
Further information regarding the Commemorative Event itself can be found on the D-Day...
Posted: Wed, 17 Jan 2024
Local councils successfully secure £4.5 million from the Community Ownership Fund
Local (parish and town) councils nationwide have successfully secured around £4.5 million from the Community Ownership Funds.
Anston Parish Council (Kent), Borden Parish Council (Kent), Clun Town Council (Shropshire), Cranleigh Parish Council (Surrey), Great Braxted Parish Council (Essex), Mayfield & Five Ashes Parish Council (Sussex), Millbrook Parish Council (Cornwall), North Muskham Parish...
Posted: Wed, 10 Jan 2024
Star Council Awards 2023 - winner's announced
NALC's Star Council Award winners were announced at a parliamentary reception in the House of Lords on 29 November 2023.
Read more about the full list of winners and finalists on the NALC Website Star Council Awards 2023
Whilst there were no overall winners from Cornwall this year, our congratulations to Louise Dwelly of St Ives - a finalist in the Clerk of the Year category. Well done!
Posted: Fri, 1 Dec 2023
NALC has released extra tickets for winning strategies for the funding game
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has released extra tickets to its online event on winning strategies for the funding game which takes place on 15 December 2023.
Whether you are a local councillor, clerk, or community leader, this event is an opportunity to gain insights on accessing funding sources and making the most of funding opportunities for your community.
This is a ticketed paid...
Posted: Wed, 8 Nov 2023
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: Tue, 7 Nov 2023
The Woodland Trust - free trees for local councils
Since 2010, The Woodland Trust has given away 13 million free trees across the UK.
The Woodland Trust is now accepting applications for free trees from local councils, town councils and parish councils, as well as from schools and community groups.
Eligible groups can apply for up to 420 free saplings per application window, with deliveries taking place every year in March and November. Applications...
Posted: Thu, 26 Oct 2023
Tuesday 24 October: CALC AGM 2023
CALC are delighted to invite councillors from our member Councils across Cornwall to a face-to-face CALC Annual General Meeting.
On Tuesday 24 October 2023, at 7pm in the Community Centre at St Erme, near Truro. Refreshments will be available from 6.30pm.
SPEAKER
We welcome Steve Rowell, Preventing Extremism/Terrorism Lead Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, Cornwall Council as our keynote speaker.
Steve will...
Posted: Wed, 27 Sep 2023
DDAY 80 -6 June 2024
The 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings takes place on 6th June 2024 and Town and Parish Councils are being asked to take an active role.
The Guide To Taking Part, message from the Prime Minister and other aspects of the event, including the Lamp Light of Peace are available to download from the D-Day 80 website - www.d-day80beacons.co.uk
This letter from Bruno Peek, Pageantmaster contains further...
Posted: Fri, 22 Sep 2023
Jo Cox Civility Commission consultation
NALC recently met with the Jo Cox Civility Commission which aims to find practical recommendations to address the complex problem of violence, abuse and intimidation of elected representatives at all levels, including local councillors.
If member councils would like to submit evidence to the commission, particularly suggestions for concrete recommendations, they are requested to share their ideas with...
Posted: Fri, 22 Sep 2023
Nalc Financial Regulations consultation
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is working with The Parkinson Partnership LLP to update its 2019 Model Financial Regulations for England and Wales. More details about the review process and the consultation questions on which Nalc are seeking views can be found on the Nalc website here: updating the Model Financial Regulations.
As part of the consultation process Nalc will hold two...
Posted: Thu, 7 Sep 2023
