CPALC - Communities, Parish and Local Councils
CPALC is an independent body which promotes local democracy by aiding and supporting residents, town and parish councillors together with parish clerks. CPALC is open to and available to all via the internet.
What does CPALC do?
- Provides a library of information, available to residents, community and voluntary groups, parish and town councils, councillors and clerks,
- Supports a forum where issues about communities and their democratically elected councils may be debated,
- Delivers a help desk to support local councils, residents. community and voluntary groups, parish councillors and parish clerks on procedural matters,
- Produces best practice guides for community and voluntary groups, parish and town councils,
- Sifts through and publishes press releases for those items affecting communities and councils,
- Promotes the development of social networks and communication in communities using its social networking features. These features are designed to promote the sharing of ideas and information between groups of individuals,
- Openly consults and campaigns for changes to legislation and policies affecting communities and their local councils
How is CPALC funded?
CPALC and this website is NOT funded from residents council tax or any parish council's precept. It is funded by...
- Private individuals,
- Advertising income,
- Subscriptions,