Documents
Documents and Records LTN40
Why certain documents are important and how long these should be retained
Thu, 01 Dec 2016
Legal Topic Notes - alphabetical index
An index to help you find the relevant Legal Topic Note easily.
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
Trespass to Land LTN44
The legal consequences of wrongful entry and wrongfully remaining on council property
Tue, 01 Nov 2016
Executive Committee meeting minutes 27 October 2016
Minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held on 27 October 2016
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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
Planning Advice - what NALC can provide
Parameters of NALC's advice on planning matters
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Planning Applications - rights to be notified
An explanation of the rights of councils to be notified of planning applications and decisions.
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Byelaws LTN14E
The nature and use of byelaws together with information about the procedure to follow for creation, amendment or revocation. Local councils have the power to make byelaws in relation to (among others):
Provision of public conveniences
Regulating an open space or burial ground owned by the council
Regulating markets
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Event Licensing - LTN88
An overview of the Licensing Act 2003 and subsequent modifications.
This LTN will explain the current position on licensing entertainments, gambling activities (such as bingo) and alcohol sales. It also indicate the changes to be made in the future although the implementation date for these changes is not known at the time of writing.
Tue, 23 Aug 2016
Auto enrolment/pension - A practical guide for local councils
This guide will explain the legal responsibilities that a local council has in relation to pension provision, in line with auto-enrolment. All local councils must comply, even if there is only one part-time member of staff.
As of 2017, all councils should have registered with the Pensions Regulator and gone through the due process. This document has some useful background information.
Mon, 01 Aug 2016
Gloucestershire Charter 6th Edition
The Charter was first established in 2006 to set in place an 'agreement' whereby different tiers of local government communicate effectively for the wider benefit of the community.
Parish and town councils are asked to sign up to this, and are invited to quarterly charter councils meeting, as well as in receipt of information.
Mon, 01 Aug 2016
Tender specification guide
A two page 'rough' guide to help Councils draw up a tender specification, to ensure compliance with procurement requirements, and evidence accountability.
Fri, 22 Jul 2016
Planning Documents (copies of) LTN60
Some important facts regarding planning documents and copyright.
Sun, 10 Jul 2016
Anti social behaviour and harassment LTN69
An overview of provisions to enable local councils to make representations regarding anti social behaviour following the introduction of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Sat, 02 Jul 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
Employer, Being a Good
A guide for parish and town councillors gives practical guidance on recruiting and managing employees effectively and in compliance with employment legislation.
Wed, 01 Jun 2016
Executive Committee meeting minutes 19 May 2016
Minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held on 19 May 2016
Thu, 19 May 2016
Copyright LTN39
The 1988 Act - rights and protections to original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work.
The note includes an introduction to copyright, what steps are needed to obtain copyright protection, what protection copyright affords, what is breach of copyright and using copyrighted materials.
A section covers how copyright law impacts on parish councils, including through Freedom of Information requests, council publications, contents of council websites and use of copyright music/sound recordings.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Executive Committee meeting minutes 24 March 2016
Minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held on 24 March 2016
Thu, 24 Mar 2016
Apprenticeships
A brief description about apprenticeships and how councils might wish to benefit from employing an apprentice.
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
Online GAPTC Member Support Instructions
Guidance on how to use the new online Member Support System (Tickets System) for member support queries.
Mon, 07 Mar 2016
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
Executive Committee meeting minutes 26 January 2016
Minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held on 26 January 2016
Tue, 26 Jan 2016
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Nalc briefing - the effect of these regulations on Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.
Sat, 02 Jan 2016
Bespoke training for councils
GAPTC is able to provide training for your council, on an agreed date, for the Being a Better Councillor (full day) and Councillor Induction (half day) courses. This document sets out the costs.
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
Job adverts for new Clerk/RFO - guidance
What to include in the advertisement for a new Clerk/RFO
Mon, 14 Dec 2015