Documents
Employee form to request statutory adoption leave
A template form for use for an employee requesting statutory adoption leave to accompany an Adoption Leave Policy.
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Policy on time off for adoption appointments
A policy on time off for adoption leave appointments to accompany an adoption leave policy.
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Adoption Leave Policy example
An adoption leave policy to accompany local council contracts of employment and leave policies.
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Asset Training Day - 27 April 2024, Booking Form
Asset Training Day - 27 April 2024, Booking Form
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Legal Topic Note 87: Procurement January 2024
NALC Legal Topic Note 87 covers procurement procedures.
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Procurement Thresholds from 1 January 2024
A Briefing from The Parkinson Partnership regarding the new procurement thresholds from 1 January 2024. Please read NALC LTN87 Procurement alongside this update and amend council standing orders and financial regulations if they specifically state the procurement threshold figures.
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Data Protection Policy NALC
A Data Protection Policy for local councils produced by NALC. To be used as a statement alongside compliance with Data Protection legislation.
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Law and Governance Bulletin December 2023
Law and Governance Bulletin December 2023
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
L02-23 Power to fund works to property relating to affairs of the church or held for an ecclesiastical charity (England Only)
This December 2023 (L02-23) legal briefing from NALC replaces L01-18 which covers financial assistance to the church which is no longer prohibited.
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Parental Bereavement Leave Policy
A Parental Bereavement Leave Policy for local councils to use as part of employment policies.
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Staffing Committee Terms of Reference example
Staffing Committee Terms of Reference example December 2023
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Legal Topic Note 31E: Local Council General Powers effective 26 Dec 23
This LTN explains the uses of Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972 and gives the spending limit for this power of last resort as well as explaining the General Power of Competence and how these fit in with a councils powers in legislation.
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
YLCA Advice Note 33: Chairing Skills
This guidance is for any person that presides over full council and committee meetings. It explains the skills needed to be a competent Chair.
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
Equal Opportunities Statement
An Equal Opportunities Statement for local councils to be used alongside Dignity at Work Policies.
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Smoke Free Policy
A Smoke Free Policy for local councils to protect anyone in a council owned building, vehicle or confined space from second hand smoke.
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Stress Management Policy
An example of a stress management policy to use as a starting point in drafting a policy for local councils.
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Member/Officer Protocol (NALC Template)
Civility and Respect - Member/Officer Protocol (NALC Template)
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Sickness Absence and medical capability policy
A model Sickness Absence and medical capability policy for local councils
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
YLCA Advice Note 32: All About Recruitment
An advice note to accompany the 'All About Recruitment' section of the YLCA website under 'Search all documents'.
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Capability Policy
A Capability Policy/Procedure to be used alongside existing employment policies such as a disciplinary policy.
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
Alcohol and Drugs Policy template
A template Alcohol and Drugs Policy template for local councils.
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
YLCA Advice Note 39: Biodiversity Duty
An advice note about the duty for local councils to consider Biodiversity
Fri, 1st Dec 2023