Documents
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.T he 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
Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 - LTN51
This Legal Topic Note relates to tenancies pursuant to the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (the 1986 Act). Most new agricultural tenancies will be subject to the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 which is covered in LTN 50. There are limited circumstances in which tenancies can now be granted pursuant to the 1986 Act (usually where a 1986 Act tenancy already exists) and councils should contact NALC for further details. Although not appropriate for tenancies which are wholly new, this Note will still be of relevance to those who have existing tenancies pursuant to the 1986 Act.
Thu, 01 Nov 2007
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 LTN36
Clarification of unreasonable contractual conditions.
Thu, 01 Nov 2007
Straying Animals LTN29
Responsibility and liability for dangerous and domestic animals and livestock.
Thu, 01 Nov 2007
Markets and Other Events LTN20
Local Authorities (including parish and community councils, but not parish or community meetings) are empowered to establish or acquire markets in their area pursuant to section 50 of the Food Act 1984
Thu, 01 Nov 2007