We are the Association of Town and Parish Councils and Parish Meetings in Cumbria - CALC
Click on About Parish Councils(above) to find lots of information on town and parish councils in Cumbria and how to become a councillor or clerk.
Click on Find Parish Councils in Cumbriato find your own town or parish council and their contact details.
If you are part of a council which is a member of CALC, Log in to the members' areafor a wide range of advice and guidance, a discussion forum, details of training and events and lots more. Contact us hereif you are a member council but don't have login details.
Relevant newsletters, advice guides etc. from other organisations can be found here. Latest additions include The Gazette:Community Actions Plans, Spring 2008, published by VAC.
Parish Charters
Parish Charters have been published for each district council area, setting down the respective responsibilities of principal authorities and town and parish councils.
Further details and downloadable Charters can be found in the "About Parish Councils" section of this website, or by clicking here.
New Responsibilities for District Standards Committees
District Councils' Standards Committees now have additional responsibilities with respect to the ethical standards and the Code of Conduct. All but the most serious complaints against councillors are now handled locally.
