Documents
beginning with "D"
Data protection fees - briefing LO5-18
Parish and town councils are Data Controllers and should register with the Information Commissioner's Office.
The document outlines the fee structure for registering with the ICO.
Thu, 30 May 2019
Data Protection LTN38
An overview including personal data, data processing and the rights of data subjects, updated following the adoption of the Data Protection Act 2018
Sat, 01 Dec 2018
Data Protection Policy - template
A form of words for councils who are considering their data protection policy.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Defamation LTN30
The definition of defamation (as opposed to libel and slander), who can bring an action for defamation and defence Actionable defamation and the main defences to defamation.
Sat, 01 Feb 2014
Disciplinary and Grievance Arrangements LTN 22
Guidance and model policies for disciplinary and grievance arrangements, updated November 2019
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
Disciplinary Policy - template
A Word amendable document that can be tailored for your council.
Thu, 05 Dec 2019
Disposal and Appropriation of Land by Local Councils LTN45
Includes consideration of types of disposal, rules governing disposal, open spaces, allotments, consecrated land
Thu, 01 Nov 2012
Disposal of Charity Land LTN45A
Procedures around disposal of charitable land by a local council with is the sole or managing trustee of a charity
Mon, 05 Dec 2016
Documents and Records - GCC Archive advice
Guidance on which documents and records should be kept and for how long.
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
Documents and Records LTN40
Legal Topic Note (LTN) 40 on local council documents and records has been refreshed to ensure the content is up to date and relevant, with changes including new information on electronic signatures and updated links
Thu, 01 Dec 2016
Dogs, control of LTN17
The legislation around the control of dogs and an overview of Public Spaces Protection Orders.
Sun, 01 Nov 2015
Dual-hatted councillors
A report on the pros and cons of having parish and town councillors who are also district/borough and/or county councillors.
With thanks to Julie Shirley of Eastington PC for allowing us to use the research she undertook for her Community Governance degree dissertation.
Wed, 12 Apr 2017