Welcome to Cornwall Association of Local Councils
The Cornwall Association of Local Councils is the County Association affiliated to the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), the only body in the country specialising in the work of Parish and Town Councils and Parish Meetings, with independent advice and guidance to its member councils acting solely in their interests.
Access to this advice and guidance is available only through membership of CALC. The Association is the first point of contact for member local councils in need of free advice on a range of topics, ranging from legal, financial and technical to more general advice with access to:
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Free, accurate advice
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The national association experts
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Publications including a weekly news digest
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Training and training courses
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Stationery, leaflets, circulars, handbooks, forms and notices to facilitate the day-to-day adminstration of local councils
Member Services
The Association is the first point of contact for member councils in need of legal advice and support. We are able to offer guidance on all aspect of local government.
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Procedural Advice Advice on procedural matters for member councils is normally answered by our staff in Truro although more complex or unusual queries may be referred to NALC
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Financial Advice Through its links with other county associations and outside partners the Association is able to offer financial advice to parish and town councils
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Training for Councillors and Clerks As the lead body in the Cornwall County Training Partnership the Association provides training on all aspects of roles, procedures, current legislation and community planning.
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Leaflets and Information The Association and its partners publish leaflets circulars handbooks forms and notices to facilitate the day-to-day administration of local councils.
Latest News
- CALC Office Move - New Address and Phone Number
We have now completed our move into our new offices in Truro - CALC AGM
The 2012 CALC AGM will be held on the evening of Wednesday 29th February 2012 at New County Hall Truro. - Updated CiLCA Registration and Resit Registration Forms
The Registration and Resit Registration Forms for the CiLCA course have been updated.