Documents
NALC Legal Briefing L01-18 Financial Assistance to churches
This legal briefing outlines the prohibition on local councils providing financial assistance to churches with reference to relevant legislation.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Guide to Heritage in Neighbourhood Planning
This guide to heritage in neighbourhood planning produced by The National Trust covers heritage policy and designation, the statutory neighbourhood plan process, evidence base, writing the plan, community and stakeholder engagement and community led development.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
NALC Legal Briefing L02-15 on Transparency Code for local council with turnover under £25,000
This NALC legal briefing covers the requirements of the transparency code for councils with a turnover under £25,000.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
NALC Legal Briefing L03-14 on Transparency Code for local councils over £200,000
This NALC legal briefing covers the requirements of the transparency code for councils with turnover in excess of £200,000
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Transparency Code 2015 (for councils over £200,000 turnover)
The Local Government Transparency Code for councils over £200,000 turnover
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Media Policy NALC Template
This media policy template produced by NALC can be used by local councils to adapt and adopt a media policy which covers legal requirements, meetings and designated media contacts.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Checklist Smaller Authorities Transparency Code
This is a useful checklist for smaller councils (below £25,000 turnover) that are required to comply with the transparency code. It lists the items that must be uploaded to a publicly accessible website.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Social Media Policy example
This social media policy relates to a council's facebook and twitter accounts and how these are to be managed by the council.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Complaints Procedure for a smaller council
This complaints procedure is a basic procedure for small local councils. It sets out a basic procedure for handling complaints about the council which can be issued to a complainant to explain the process and then followed by the council to deal with the complaint.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Rules for Public Session and Council Meeting example
These example rules include recommendations for the management of a public question time session as well as setting out the expectations of the council in terms of public participation during the meeting.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Vexatious Policy example
Occasionally an individual contacts a local council on the same issue many times. This type of contact may be classed as vexatious. It is prudent for all local councils to have a vexatious policy to deal with enquiries of this nature.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
FOI Policy for a local council example
This is an example of a Freedom of Information policy for adoption by a local council to set out the process required to deal with freedom of information requests.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Recording of meetings guidance template revised 2019
All council meetings maybe recorded by a member of the public, a councillor or the council. This document explains the legislation and the practical procedures that should be in place to allow the recording of meetings.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Internal Controls Checklist
This checklist suggests the types of internal controls that a council should have to ensure that the councils finances are managed with a robust and effective system of internal control. Internal Control is part of a council's audit regime which also includes internal audit and external audit.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Grant Application form
An example of a format for a grant application form to be issued to applicants along with the terms of reference document which should outline the application process and criteria for award of grants.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Grant application process terms of reference
Many local councils award grants to local groups. This document gives an example process for the consideration and awarding of grants.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Insurance Register
This Insurance register is an example of an insurance record for all council insurances (this is the information included on the council's insurance document schedule)
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Risk Management Document example
This example risk management document shows how a local council can assess the risks inherent in its activities and satisfy itself that it has taken all reasonable steps to minimise them. The document includes a suggested format for a risk assessment to assess risks as Low/Medium or High.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
YLCA Advice Note 20: Notification of Planning Applications revised January 2020
This Advice Note sets out the consultation rights of local councils on planning applications under current legislation.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020
Financial Risk Assessment
An example of a financial risk assessment including arrangements for the handling of cash, employers and public liability and fidelity guarantees, contracts and tenders, banking arrangements, cash book, PAYE and Pensions compliance.
Wed, 08 Jan 2020
Asset Register example
An example asset register to assist local councils in creating an asset register document.
Wed, 08 Jan 2020
The Good Councillors Guide to Transport Planning
NALC Publication : The Good Councillors Guide to Transport Planning.
Wed, 08 Jan 2020
The Good Councillors Guide to Finance and Transparency
NALC Publication : The Good Councillors Guide to Finance and Transparency.
Wed, 08 Jan 2020
The Good Councillors Guide to Neighbourhood Planning
NALC publication : The Good Councillors Guide to Neighbourhood Planning.
Wed, 08 Jan 2020
The Good Councillors Guide
NALC publication : The Good Councillors Guide. Suggested reading for all new councillors.
Wed, 08 Jan 2020
Being a Good Employer
NALC publication : Being a Good Employer guide for parish and town councils.
Wed, 08 Jan 2020
CiLCA prospectus 2019
The CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) qualification prospectus 2019.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Co-option notice example
An example of a co-option notice. Member councils are advised to contact the principal authority elections office as soon as a vacancy arises on the council for assistance with notices to be displayed in relation to by-election and then co-option.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Chairman's Declaration of Acceptance of Office
A chairman's declaration of office to be signed at the annual meeting of council.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020
Declaration of Acceptance of Office
A declaration of acceptance of office form to be signed by new councillors.
Tue, 07 Jan 2020