Documents
tagged "LTN"
Adverse Possession Claims - LTN55
Guidance on how to claim possession of ownerless land, squatters' rights, the rules for claiming possession by adverse possession (squatters' rights) of registered and unregistered land.
Mon, 19 Dec 2016
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
Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 - LTN50
De-regulation of agricultural tenances and new relationship between landlords and tenants
Fri, 01 Oct 2010
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
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
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
Burial Grounds (Tombstones and Memorials) LTN64
The legal responsibilities of a local council with regard to its liabilities for tombstones and memorials on a burial ground that it occupies or owns, regardless of whether it is open or closed.
Thu, 01 May 2014
Business Tenancies - LTN49
Regulations and tenants' rights. Different from licences.
Fri, 01 Oct 2010
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
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
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
Charity Law LTN28
Principal roles played by local councils in the trusteeship of charities whether it be as sole trustee, joint trustee or custodian trustee. It also covers conflicts of interest and your council's Code of Conduct.
Sat, 01 Apr 2017
Closed Churchyards and Disused Burial Grounds LTN65
Definition: process for closing: responsibility: maintenance.
This LTN covers the legislation concerning closed churchyards and disused burial grounds including the definition, the process for closing, responsibility for maintenance of a closed churchyard.
Sun, 01 Jun 2014
Co-option LTN08
Guidance on co-opting parish and town councillors (s.32 onwards), local council elections in general, including the process and timeline.
Thu, 01 Jan 2015
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
Common Land (Easements) LTN57
Statutory and Common Law relating to use by motor vehicles and the rights of way including the complexities of easements over common land and village greens.
Sat, 02 Apr 2011
Common Land (Ownerless) LTN54
How local authorities can protect common land and village greens where the owner cannot be identified.
Mon, 10 Jul 2017
Community Governance Reviews LTN73
How reviews can lead to the creation, abolition, alteration or grouping of parish councils.
Thu, 02 Jul 2015
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
Community Right to Nominate and Bid for Assets of Community Value LTN85
The Localism Act 2011 gives parish councils the right to nominate an asset of community value to be added to a list maintained by their principal authority. If any listed assets comes up for sale, parish councils will be given a window of opportunity to express an interest in purchasing the asset and another window of opportunity to bid to purchase it. An asset of community value may include, for example, a community centre, village shop, tennis courts or a pub.
Wed, 02 Sep 2015
Complaints handling LTN09
A document to assist local councils deal with formal complaints about their operations and services. Also contains an outline of a complaints policy that can be adopted by a parish or town council.
Wed, 02 Jan 2019
Compulsory Purchase Orders - LTN82
Updated LTN describing the circumstances in which a parish council may compulsorily purchase land and the procedure for doing so.
The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 and the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 do not permit a local council to compulsorily purchase land. However, under s125 of the LGA 1972 Act it may request the relevant principal authority to do so on its behalf, if it is unable to acquire it by agreement and on reasonable terms.
Wed, 10 Jan 2018
Contracts - Unfair Terms - LTN36
An outline of the law as it relates to parish council business.
Thu, 26 Jan 2017
Contracts LTN35
A very brief overview of the law relating to contracts and its application to local councils. This note describes how contracts are created, different types of contractual obligations and the consequences of breaching them.
Wed, 01 Jul 2015
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
Data Protection LTN38
An overview including personal data, data processing and the rights of data subjects - this is currently being updated in the light of the new Data Protection Act 2018
Sat, 05 Jan 2013
Defamation LTN30
The definition of defamation (as opposed to libel and slander), who can bring an action for defamation and defence Actionable defamation and the main defences to defamation.
Sat, 01 Feb 2014
Disclosure and Barring Service - LTN86
The requirement to carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to monitor the suitability of individuals who work with children and vulnerable adults and maintain lists of individuals who work with children and vulnerable adults.
Wed, 02 Oct 2013