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CALC Statement on the sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
It is with great sadness that the Cornwall Association of Local Councils has learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
NALC has provided information relating to local (parish and town) council meetings and notice periods during the period of National Mourning.
The essential information including the timetable for the period of national mourning will be issued on the .gov.uk website Her...
Posted: Fri, 16 Sep 2022
Empowering Communities
NALC ONE-DAY HYBRID CONFERENCE
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) will hold its first-ever hybrid conference on
7 November 2022 at America Square Conference Centre in London.
Communities across the country need to be empowered.
Join one of the biggest one-day hybrid conferences in the local council sector. Attendees will engage in a wide-ranging programme focussing on the hottest topics...
Posted: Fri, 19 Aug 2022
Meet the Cormac Team
There are three informal Meet the CORMAC Team sessions for town and parish councillors and clerks, as well as Cornwall Council members, coming up in September. The workshops will cover issues from planned maintenance information to improving biodiversity and carbon reduction, along with time for question and answers.
The sessions will be held from 10.00am to 3.30pm at:
- Camborne Rugby Club on 15 September...
Posted: Wed, 17 Aug 2022
Civility and Respect Project Newsletter No: 4
The 4th Civility and Respect Project newsletter focusses on the Civility Pledge, training and the dignity at work policy.
It can be accessed via the link below. Any questions can be addressed to Michelle Moss:
Project Manager – Civility and Respect, National Association of Local Councils
email: michelle.moss@nalc.gov.uk
Posted: Tue, 9 Aug 2022
DCMS consultation on Short Term Holiday Lets
The Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) is consulting on the future of short term holiday lets: Developing a tourist accommodation registration scheme in England: call for evidence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) They're asking for views on the changes, growth, and benefits of the short-term letting market as well as the challenges this brings.
NALC will be responding to the consultation by the 21st...
Posted: Tue, 2 Aug 2022
Cornwall AONB Annual Report 2021/2022 published
The Cornwall AONB Annual Report 2021/2022 has been published.
The 49 page report can be downloaded from the AONB website via the link below:
What we do — The Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (cornwall-aonb.gov.uk)
and is available as either a pdf or online flipbook.
Posted: Tue, 2 Aug 2022
Cornwall Council Planning Training
Cornwall Council's next online planning training for local councils is on Wednesday 27 July.
The session will cover the Housing Crisis Action Plan, a multi-faceted approach to address Cornwall's housing emergency. It will be presented by Sam Irving, Head of Housing Delivery and Regeneration, and Matthew Brown, Strategic Planning Manager, Planning and Housing Service.
Date: Wednesday 27 July 2022
Time:...
Posted: Fri, 1 Jul 2022
Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill: proposed planning reforms
Cornwall Council Planning Team have shared this Presentation and Briefing Note regarding the proposed planning changes under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
Further planning resources and training for local councils can be viewed here: Local Council Planning Conferences - Cornwall Council.
This includes, for example, a presentation by Jon Drew on enforcement Planning Enforcement and Compliance...
Posted: Fri, 17 Jun 2022
Queen's Platinum Jubilee -Certificate of Recognition
Following the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations we have been asked to pass on thanks from Bruno Peek, Pageant Master, for the help and support of everyone involved in organising the Jubilee celebrations.
For those of you who lit Platinum Jubilee Beacons there is a Certificate of Grateful Recognition which can be printed, framed and kept as a permanent reminder of your council's involvement.
Posted: Fri, 10 Jun 2022
Cornwall AONB launch 2022-2027 Management Plan
The new five-year Management Plan from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been officially adopted by Cornwall Council this May.
• The five-year plan is a shared strategy for those who live, work and visit the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
• It provides guidance to help Government, statutory organisations and any public body to ensure they are fulfilling their...
Posted: Mon, 6 Jun 2022
