Documents
HR - Use of application forms
Advantage and disadvantages of using application forms
Sat, 01 Mar 2014
Human Rights Act LTN24
The Human Rights Act 1988 (the 1988 Act) (which came into effect in October 2000) incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).
Mon, 13 May 2019
Independent Audit Service - fee structure
Fee structure dependent on turnover of council
Mon, 08 Oct 2018
Independent Audit Service - Model letter of appointment for GAPTC
Model letter to be used by parish/town council to ask GAPTC to appoint an Internal Auditor
Mon, 08 Oct 2018
Independent Audit Service - overview of service offered
Brief information on the Independent Audit Service
Mon, 08 Oct 2018
Independent Audit Service - Terms of Reference
Objectives and responsibilities of the service offered
Mon, 08 Oct 2018
Institute of Crematorium and Cemetery Management
www.iccm-uk.com
About the Institute
TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT, ADVANCEMENT AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS TO FACILITATE THE BETTER PROVISION, OPERATION, ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CEMETERIES, CREMATORIA AND BEREAVEMENT RELATED SERVICES PRIMARY PURPOSES
1. To promote the improvement of cemeteries, crematoria and public services for the disposal of the dead.
2. To promote the advancement and welfare of people employed in the above undertakings.
3. To encourage technical and other studies in relation to the above and to improve and develop the technical and general knowledge of the profession.
4. To provide education and training, including lectures and conferences.
5. To provide library facilities
6. To distribute a journal and papers produced by the Institute.
7. To undertake investigations.
8. To engage people to act in a technical and advisory capacity.
9. To distribute trust funds
10. To promote, support or oppose initiatives (including proposed legislation) relating to burial, cremation and ancillary public services.
Fri, 14 Sep 2018
Jargon Busting Rural Affordable Housing
Jargon which is not always self-explanatory.
Courtesy of GRCC
Tue, 01 Aug 2017
Job adverts for new Clerk/RFO - guidance
What to include in the advertisement for a new Clerk/RFO
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
Job description - model
Suggested wording for job description for role of Clerk/RFO
Wed, 01 Jul 2015
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 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 GAPTC and an Accreditation Panel has now been set up.
Fees - Full information can be found on page 21. There is a fee of £50 payable to NALC 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.
Wed, 11 Apr 2018
LTN 63Planning and Building Control Enforcement
An overview of the enforcement procedures in respect of planning and building control matters.
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Managing People - ACAS guide
ACAS has produced a booklet to help managers, supervisors or team leaders gain skills in people management and to deal with issues as they arise
Thu, 01 Sep 2016
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
Material planning considerations
Issues taken into consideration when planners make planning decisions.
Wed, 16 Aug 2017
