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ICO - Vexatious Requests (FOI) Toolkit Topic launched
The Information Commissioner's Office has launched a new topic in its Freedom of Information (FOI) toolkit to enable public authorities to self-assess how they deal with vexatious requests. You can access the new Topic here: Topic 3 - vexatious requests | ICO
The ICO comments: The appropriate use of section 14 (1) protects your ability to carry out your public functions. When used correctly, it provides...
Posted: Tue, 16 May 2023
The Good Councillor's Guide to Employment updated edition available
NALC have published a new edition of The Good Councillor's Guide to Employment 2023 which is available for members to download from the Documents section of the CALC website or via the NALC website here: The Good Councillor's Guide to Employment
Posted: Wed, 10 May 2023
Limited Assurance Documentation for 2023 now available
The appointed external auditors for Cornwall smaller authorities BDO have sent out this year's AGAR form links.
- BDO issued the limited assurance documentation on Friday 24 March via email to all appointments. The email has been sent by the BDO team from the email address councilaudits@bdo.co.uk.
- BDO advise that if you haven't received yours, please do check your Junk folder. Otherwise contact the...
Posted: Thu, 30 Mar 2023
Supporting your community address low level crime
This is a new briefing from Cornwall Council regarding tackling littering, dog fouling and dogs on restricted beaches.
Includes training dates for Fixed Penalty Notice training and other options.
Posted: Thu, 9 Mar 2023
Water Resilience and De-Salination in Cornwall
Carolyn Cadman, Director of Natural Resources, South West Water will be hosting an online briefing on Thursday 16 March, 9:30-10:30am where David Harris, South West Water's Director of Drought and Resilience, will be talking about the impact of the prolonged dry weather on water resources in Cornwall, including proposals to introduce desalination. He will explain more about the plans they are proposing,...
Posted: Thu, 9 Mar 2023
VAT on Sports Fees
New guidance published by HMRC about VAT reclaims in relation to the non-business treatment of sports facilities is available here:
Our specialist advisors The Parkinson Partnership LLP will be hosting a 45-minute online Zoom briefing and Q&A session for councils...
Posted: Thu, 9 Mar 2023
Carbon Literacy Project webinar
The Carbon Literacy Project is hosting a webinar on Monday 20th March at 10:30 am to mark the launch of a new Parish, Town and Community Councils Toolkit Course.
If you would like to register for the event, please sign up here:
If you have any questions, please get in touch at ...
Posted: Wed, 8 Mar 2023
Community Housing Conversations
CALC is working with partners including Coastline Housing to bring you a Community Housing information event exploring the role of Town and Parish Councils in housing.
Community Housing Conversations is at Heartlands on 19 April 2023 at 4-8pm . You can see more details of the event and register to attend by following the link in the flyer below or by emailing to: enquiries@cornwallalc.org.uk
Posted: Thu, 23 Feb 2023
SLCC publish The Future of Local Councils survey report
SLCC has collaborated with the Local Governance Research Centre (LGRC) at De Montfort University (DMU) to conduct a survey of parish, town and community council clerks across England and Wales; the first comprehensive, national survey of the local council sector in more than thirty years.
You can read the report: The Future of Local Councils and its recommendations on the slcc website here: https://www.slcc.co.uk/future/...
Posted: Wed, 25 Jan 2023
New External Auditors Announced by SAAA
New External Auditors Announced by SAAA
SAAA has announced auditor appointments by area for smaller authorities for the five financial years from 2022-23 to 2026-27
The external auditors for Cornwall will be BDO LLP.
The full appointments list can be seen here: SAAA - Audit appointments
Posted: Tue, 10 Jan 2023
