The Association provides a wide range of services and benefits to its members, including:
Advice on procedural, financial and legal matters;
Expert legal and other services from the National Association of Local Councils in London;
A monthly Circular containing the latest news and information;
A range of publications about local council practice, including the 'Good Council Guide';
A comprehensive training programme;
Post training information packs for councillors and clerks;
A 'voice' for local councils on Cumbrian decision making and advisory bodies;
Networking with other local councils to share experience and good practice;
Access to the 'Members Only' part of the CALC web site;
And support in times of unexpected difficulty.
Please be aware that whilst the National Association of Local Councils provides legal advice on a wide range of topics, it cannot act on behalf of individual councils when disputes arise.
