Cumbria Association of Local Councils

We are the Association of Town and Parish Councils and Parish Meetings in Cumbria

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 Cumbria to 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' area for a wide range of advice and guidance, details of training and events and lots more. Contact us if you are a member council but don't have login details.

Lake District National Park Partnership

CALC is a member of the Lake District National Park Partnership whose vision for the National Park is that it will be "An inspirational example of sustainable development in action".

Follow the link below to find out more about the work of the Partnership

http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/index/aboutus/partnership-2.htm

CALC Managing Radioactive Waste Safely Conference

A CALC Conference to help local councils respond to the consultation document circulated on behalf of the MRWS Partnership will take place on the morning of Saturday 7 January 2012 at the Hunday Manor Hotel, Winscales. If you have not already responded please complete the booking form and return it to the CALC Office.

MRWS Conference Booking Form - 25kb

Work for a Parish or Town Council
The latest information on jobs in Cumbrian parish and town councils.
Developing your skills
Are you a new Clerk? Do you have a new Councillor? Looking for some training?
Lots of courses can be found in the new training programme, running from September 2011 to April 2012.
Please log on to the website and follow the Quick Link to Training for further information.
Newsletters and reports
A collection useful newsletters and reports from other organisations.