Documents
Connected councillors a guide to using social media
Connected councillors a guide to using social media
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
NALC Legal Briefing LO1-20 The Local Authorities and police and crime panels (Coronaviris) (Flexibility of Local Authority and police and crime panel meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
NALC Legal Briefing LO1-20 The Local Authorities and police and crime panels (Coronaviris) (Flexibility of Local Authority and police and crime panel meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
Wed, 05 Aug 2020
Training Policy or Statement of Intent
This training policy or statement of intent shows that the council is pro-active in its support of employees and councillors developing their skills to better support the council.
Sat, 01 Aug 2020
Briefing on analysis of council tax levels of local precepting authorities 2020-21
Briefing on analysis of council tax levels of local precepting authorities 2020-21
Thu, 02 Jul 2020
NALC Legal Briefings LO3-20 The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
NALC Legal Briefings LO3-20 The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
Legal Topic Note 08: Elections and Co-option
LTN 8: Elections has been updated to make it more relevant for the needs of local councils and to clarify our guidance on co-option. It is now titled Elections and co-option. Please note that the updated LTN should be read in conjunction with legal briefing L03-20. Updated July 2022
Tue, 23 Jun 2020
A review by the Committee on Standards in Public Life
A review by the Committee on Standards in Public Life January 2019
Fri, 19 Jun 2020
Website Accessibility Guidance, NALC June 2020
Website Accessibility Guidance, NALC June 2020
Mon, 08 Jun 2020
YLCA Advice Note 29: Local Council Audit not exceeding £25,000 2020
YLCA Advice Note 29 Local Council Audit not exceeding £25,000 2020
Thu, 07 May 2020
L03-20 The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
L03-20 The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
Governance and Accountability 2020, changes from 2019 edition
Governance and Accountability 2020, changes from 2019 edition
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
NALC Policy Consultation: Inquiry into the decline of rural bus services
NALC Policy Consultation: Inquiry into the decline of rural bus services
Thu, 09 Apr 2020
Employee Stress Assessment Form
A stress assessment form for completion by employees.
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Stress Management Policy
An example of a stress management policy to use as a starting point in drafting a policy for local councils.
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
NALC Coronavirus information
Advice on Coronavirus for local councils from NALC last updated 13 March 2020.
For updates go to https://www.nalc.gov.uk/coronavirus
Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Allotment tenancy template NALC guidance
A guidance document produced by NALC on its template Allotment tenancy
Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Allotment Tenancy Agreement
A template allotment tenancy agreement produced by NALC.
Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Whistleblowing Policy NALC Template
This whistleblowing policy template outlines to employees the council's policy for the way in which individuals may raise any concerns and how those concerns will be dealt with.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Training and Development Policy NALC Template
A template training and development policy for local councils to tailor.
The policy sets out the Council's position on the provision of training and development opportunities for staff. It should apply to all staff whether full or part time, temporary or fixed term.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Social Media Policy Guidelines (HR) NALC
These guidelines are designed to help councils consider the range of factors that may be relevant when drafting a social media policy. Councils should follow the guidance to create a social media policy tailored to the council's needs.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Sickness Absence Policy NALC Template
A template sickness absence policy which informs employees of the process to follow if they are ill. It covers short term and long term illness as well as sick leave periods and pay.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Performance Improvement Policy and Procedure NALC
This document sets out a process to follow when the performance of an employee needs to be addressed by the council.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Setting Local Speed Limits
This document is a circular produced by the Department for Transport in 2019. It states that Traffic authorities should use the guidance for setting all local speed limits on single and dual carriageway roads in both urban and rural areas.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Speed Limit Signs - a Good Practice Guide
This Traffic Advisory Leaflet was produced in 1995 by the Department of Transport. It covers the recommended sizes for speed limit signs and recommended distances between signs.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020
Speed Limit Appraisal Tool 2013
A document produced by the Department of Transport in 2013 as a tool for local authorities to use when setting local speed limits.
Tue, 04 Feb 2020