Documents
Committees - non-councillor members of committees LTN07
Outlines the circumstances in which parish councils may appoint non-councillors to council committees and sub-committees (excluding a committee controlling or regulating the finances of the council). It also outlines non-councillor voting rights and notes that they must observe the council's Code of Conduct, if they have voting rights.
Tue, 01 Oct 2013
Chairman of local councils LTN02
Legislation concerning the role of Chairman of the local council and the election process at the annual meeting of the council.
Tue, 01 Oct 2013
Equality Act 2010 - LTN78
Key provisions of the Act which protects individuals from discrimination. This act replaced legislation such as the Sex Discrimiation Act 1975, Race Relations Act 1976, Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Equal Pay Act 1970.
The Act protects individuals from discrimination because of:
age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, sex (gender), pregnancy and maternity (a protected characteristic separate to sex), race, religion or belief, sexual orientation
Sun, 02 Jun 2013
Honorary titles and officers of dignity LTN12
This LTN concentrates on the titles of honorary freemen and officers of dignity, the current situation in relation to these titles and the power to appoint honorary freemen.
Individuals may enjoy special status in their local area in a variety of different ways. Such status can be by appointment, by conferment or by admission. This Legal Topic Note concentrates on the titles of freemen, officers of dignity and honorary freemen and freewomen. It will first consider the current situation in respect of the ancient titles of freemen and officers of dignity. Then it will outline the position in relation to the power to appoint honorary freemen and freewomen.
Fri, 01 Mar 2013
Celebrations and similar events LTN11
This advice sets out the powers of local organisations to organise celebratory events and to incur expenditure for that purpose. It also covers a more permanent object to mark an anniversary, such as a plaque, seat, clock, or community name sign.
Fri, 01 Mar 2013
Royal Visits LTN10
This document explains the formalities required for a visit by a member of the royal family to your parish or town.
Fri, 01 Mar 2013
Community Right to Challenge - LTN84
The Community Right to Challenge allows parish councils (amongst others) to declare an interest in running a service normally provided by a principal authority. The result of such a declaration of interest is that the principal authority has to decide whether the service can feasibly be run by the challenging body and, if so, to identify the best organisation to provide that service.
Wed, 02 Jan 2013
Allotment Land (Temporary Use) - LTN52
Circumstances and provisions for temporary use of unused allotment land which do not prevent the local council resuming possession once the land is again required for allotment purposes.
Thu, 01 Nov 2012
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
Lease negotiations LTN75
Due processes required and engagement of professional advice.
Mon, 02 Jul 2012
Highways LTN72
Powers of highway authorities so local councils can make representations. Highways Authorities have a number of powers in respect of road safety. This Legal Topic Note details the following powers/ duties:
to change speed limits;
to construct road humps;
to provide pedestrian crossings;
to provide adequate lighting;
to provide signage;
to provide other road calming measures.
Mon, 02 Jul 2012
Public Inquiries (Status of Councils) LTN61
The status of parish, town and community councils at public planning inquiries.
Sun, 01 Jul 2012
Freedom of Information - Model publication form
Form template that can be used to publish how the public can obtain information on the work of the parish council
Sun, 01 Jul 2012
NALC Code of Conduct - model
NALC template for Code of Conduct. There are others available from District and Borough councils
Sun, 01 Jul 2012
Neighbourhood Planning - LTN83
Implications of the Localism Act 2011 for shaping development in the community.
Sat, 02 Jun 2012
Retirement Gratuities LTN34
An explanation of the only circumstances in which gratuities can be paid.
Tue, 01 May 2012
PAYE arrangements for Clerks/RFOs
Briefing document about registering for PAYE for Clerks/RFOs - an HMRC requirement!
Sun, 01 Jan 2012
Easements - LTN47
What they are (eg right of way (by foot of by vehicle), right to park), how they are created and their relevance to parish councils
Sun, 03 Apr 2011
Private Access to Council Land LTN43
Practical advice on controlling access by neighbours to council property such as a recreation ground
Fri, 01 Apr 2011
Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 - LTN50
De-regulation of agricultural tenances and new relationship between landlords and tenants
Fri, 01 Oct 2010
Business Tenancies - LTN49
Regulations and tenants' rights. Different from licences.
Fri, 01 Oct 2010
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
Good Employers' Guide
Booklet about Being a Good Employer. The National Improvement Strategy's publication Being a Good Employer gives practical guidance on recruiting and managing employees effectively and in compliance with employment legislation up to the date of publication.
Hard copies can be purchased from GAPTC at a cost of £4.99 plus postage
Thu, 01 Jul 2010
Absence Management - model
Suggested wording for Absence Management policy due to sickness including procedure for reporting sickness, keeping records and Statutory Sick Pay
Wed, 01 Jul 2009
Alternative names and styles for parish councils LTN74
Effect of the changes resulting from the Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 where councils.
The introduction of the 2007 Act means that a parish council may have the name and style of a parish council or a town council, or a city council (this will be uncommon) or a community council, a neighbourhood council or a village council
Wed, 02 Jul 2008
Naming and Numbering of Streets LTN71
Statutory provisions - district councils' responsibilities
Fri, 02 Nov 2007