Documents
tagged "LTN"
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
Disposal of Charity Land LTN45A
Procedures around disposal of charitable land by a local council with is the sole or managing trustee of a charity
Mon, 05 Dec 2016
Documents and Records LTN40
Why certain documents are important and how long these should be retained
Thu, 01 Dec 2016
Dogs, control of LTN17
The legislation around the control of dogs and an overview of Public Spaces Protection Orders.
Sun, 01 Nov 2015
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
Elections and Co-option LTN 8
The qualifications to vote and for holding office as a councillor, as well as the disqualifications for holding office as a councillor.
The note also includes the process for nominations, insufficiency of candidates at election, casual vacancies and co-option.
Thu, 25 Jun 2020
Energy Performance Requirements LTN76
Display energy certificates are required to be published by all public authorities to display information about their building's energy use. This applies if your parish/town council office is open to the public and has a total useful floor area of more than 250m2
Fri, 02 May 2014
Environment - The Local Environment LTN70
Overview of the powers of principal authorities so parish councils can make representations with regard to the environment and the appearance of the local environment. Includes vehicles on the road, abandoned vehicles, graffiti and fly posting, noise and lighting
Fri, 01 Sep 2017
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
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
Freedom of Information LTN37
A comprehensive overview of a council's responsibilities including what the Act does (gives the public access to to all types of recorded information held by public authorities), making and responding to requests, local council publication scheme and exemptions.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009
Grievance and Disciplinary Arrangements LTN22
Guidance and model policies for handling grievance and disciplinary matters. Word amendable templates can be found separately under D and G in our documents.
Thu, 05 Dec 2019
Health and Safety Revised LTN23
Local Councils are made up of over 80,000 councillors and employ over 25,000 staff and have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of its employees and others. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 on employers and employees to protect health and safety. This note sets out some basic principles and highlights principles that councils may need to investigate further.
Wed, 01 Jul 2015
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meetings of parish meetings LTN06
Notes that apply to the meetings of a Parish Meeting
Mon, 01 Sep 2014
Members' conduct; registration and disclosure of interests - LTN80
Implications of the Localism Act 2011.
Wed, 01 Mar 2017
Naming and Numbering of Streets LTN71
Statutory provisions - district councils' responsibilities
Fri, 02 Nov 2007
Neighbourhood Planning - LTN83
Implications of the Localism Act 2011 for shaping development in the community.
Sat, 02 Jun 2012