Documents
tagged "Councillors"
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.
Tue, 01 Dec 2020
Co-option LTN08
Guidance on co-opting parish and town councillors, local council elections in general, including the process and timeline.
Thu, 25 Jun 2020
Whistleblowing Policy - template
A form of words for councils considering operating a whistleblowing policy.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Training and Development Policy - template
A form of words for councils considering adopting and training and development policy.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Social Media Policy - template
A form of words for councils who are considering adopting a social media policy.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Information Technology Policy - template
A form of words for councils considering adopting and information technology policy.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020
Expenses Policy - template
A form of words for councils considering adopting an expenses policy.
Mon, 10 Feb 2020
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
Village hall - local Council Help for Village Halls LTN21
Local Councils often provide financial support or give other assistance to help in the running of a village hall.
Mon, 13 May 2019
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
Good Councillors' Guide 2018
The essential guide for parish and town councillors. This guide introduces the work of local councils and the part you play as a councillor in the tier of local government closest to the people. You will also find it a useful reference. It is divided into five parts to help you find your way as a new, or even as an experienced, councillor.
Hard copies can be purchased from GAPTC at a cost of £3.50 plus postage.
Fri, 20 Apr 2018
The Voice of the Councillor
The Councillor Commission – organised by the local government magazine TheMJ and De Montfort University Leicester and supported by NALC – publish its final report 'The Voice of The Councillor'. When the Commission was launched we pressed for our sector and our 10,000 councillors not to be overlooked, securing representation on the Commission and a dedicated stream of work to ensure the voice of parish and town councillors was heard. The 124 page report (which is in plain language and easy to read!) includes a dedicated chapter on parish and town councillors and four specific recommendations out of the twenty in total.
Fri, 14 Jul 2017
Dual-hatted councillors
A report on the pros and cons of having parish and town councillors who are also district/borough and/or county councillors.
With thanks to Julie Shirley of Eastington PC for allowing us to use the research she undertook for her Community Governance degree dissertation.
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Members' conduct; registration and disclosure of interests - LTN80
Implications of the Localism Act 2011.
Wed, 01 Mar 2017
Parish and Community Council Meetings LTN05
This deals with the law and procedure relating to meetings of local councils, their committees and sub committees.
Wed, 01 Mar 2017
Local Council Awards Scheme
Local Council Award Scheme
The new Local Council Award Scheme was launched in 2015 and updated in 2021 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 NALC.
Fees - Full information on fees can be found on page 21. There is a registration fee of £50 payable 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
Dogs, control of LTN17
The legislation around the control of dogs and an overview of Public Spaces Protection Orders.
Sun, 01 Nov 2015
Borrowing application form
Form to be completed to apply for borrowing approval, which has to be submitted through GAPTC
Tue, 01 Sep 2015
Borrowing application information
Checklist of information to be provided by parish/town councils for any borrowing
Tue, 01 Sep 2015
Honours
How to nominate individuals for New Year and Birthday Honours.
An Honour is a unique form of national recognition. It is a distinctive way of acknowledging someone's impact on UK life, whether they fundraise for a local cause or volunteer at the local school; promote the economy or support one of the Government's particular priorities. There is considerable competition for Honours: each nomination faces rigorous evaluation and decisions are based on the information contained on the nomination form. It is very important that your nomination gives the Government Department and the Independent Sector Committees which make the final decisions the information they need to consider the case fully and in context.
Wed, 01 Jul 2015
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
Legal Proceedings LTN15
This legal topic note identifies the main types of legal proceedings.
Wed, 01 Jul 2015
Acceptance of Office form - model
Form to be used for new councillors at the meeting they become a councillor, or as soon as possible afterwards.
Wed, 01 Jul 2015
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
Internal controls - medium - large councils
Suggested system for financial good practice
Wed, 01 Apr 2015
Internal controls - small-medium councils
A suggested checklist for councillors to ensure good practice
Wed, 01 Apr 2015