Documents
beginning with "L"
Land (claiming ownerless) - LTN55
Guidance on claiming possession of ownerless land.
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Landowners - The Responsibility of Councils as Landowners LTN41
A broad appreciation of the law relating to the duties and therefore liabilities of a landowner
Fri, 10 Jun 2016
Lease negotiations LTN75
Due processes required and engagement of professional advice.
Mon, 02 Jul 2012
Leases and Licences - the differences LTN48
Both are contracts giving a right in or over land, but there are important differences.
Fri, 01 Oct 2010
Legal Proceedings LTN15
This legal topic note identifies the main types of legal proceedings.
Wed, 01 Jul 2015
Legal Topic Notes - alphabetical index
An index to help you find the relevant Legal Topic Note easily.
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
Litter, Control of Litter Revised LTN16
This legal topic note sets out the law and procedures in relation to keeping public places free of litter.
Fri, 01 May 2015
Local Council Awards Scheme
Local Council Award Scheme
The new Local Council Award Scheme was launched in 2015 and updated in 2021 and will help all councils, whether small or large, attain recognition for the work they do and meet the standards set by the sector.
Registration - The process is explained on page 18. Accreditation will be carried out by NALC.
Fees - Full information on fees can be found on page 21. There is a registration fee of £50 payable by all councils and a separate accreditation fee, depending on the type of award you are working towards and the size of your council.
Tue, 01 Mar 2016
Local Council case studies - promoting good practice
These case studies are have been listed by NALC and date back to 2015, but they provide a good idea about the range of work taking place across the sector.
Tue, 08 Aug 2017
Local Government Investments - DCLG Guidance
Appendix 8 Governance and Accountability 2014
Wed, 03 Sep 2014
Locum Clerks
If you need holiday or sickness cover, the attached list contains clerks who have said they are available for locum work. Please contact the clerks direct.
Councils are responsible for identifying the terms under which they employ the locum clerk including having professional liability insurance. Councils must also obtain an undertaking in writing from the locum that any payments for work should be declared to HMRC for tax purposes.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021
Lone Working Policy - template
A form of words for councils considering adopting a lone working policy.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020
LTN 63Planning and Building Control Enforcement
An overview of the enforcement procedures in respect of planning and building control matters.
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
LTN87 Procurement
The process by which local councils award contracts to third parties to provide goods, services or to undertake works.
Fri, 01 Jun 2018