Documents
Allotments, A Plotholder's Guide
Allotments provide an excellent opportunity to grow your own fruit and vegetables, meet new people and get plenty of fresh air and exercise. 'Allotments: a plotholder's guide' is for anyone who rents or is thinking of renting an allotment plot. It outlines the basics you need to know in order to enjoy all the opportunities and benefits that allotment gardening offers.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021
Survey Climate Change & Sustainable Hertfordshire Strategy (for completion by COUNCIL)
This is for completion by Parish, Town and Community Councils, rather than sharing it with residents.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021
Governance and Accountability 2021 - A Practitioners Guide
For all authorities with a turnover under £6.5million.
Section 1 The Annual Governance Statement
Section 2 The Statement of Accounts
Section 3 Proper practices in relation to accounts for a smaller authority that has decided to prepare accounts and be audited as a full audit authority
Section 4 Non-statutory guidance for internal audit at smaller authorities
Section 5 Supporting Information and Practical Examples
Thu, 01 Apr 2021
Example Grant Application Form 1
An alternative example of a grant application form.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Sustainability and Climate Change HCC Presentation
Hertfordshire County Council presentation 26th March 2021
Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Why should I become a councillor
This document explains why you should become a councillor and what's in it for your community.
Sun, 28 Mar 2021
Terms of Reference - Planning
The purpose of this committee is to take overall responsibility for designated areas of council business. These areas may be modified from time to time by a meeting of the Full Council.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021
The Duty on Parish and Town Councils to Consider the Provision of Allotments
If the council of any borough, urban district or parish are of opinion that there is a demand for allotments in the borough, urban district or parish, the council shall provide a sufficient number of allotments, and shall let such allotments to persons resident in the borough, district or parish and desiring to take the same.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Edw7/8/36/part/II/crossheading/provision-of-allotments/enacted
Thu, 25 Mar 2021
A Place to Grow
The preface to the second edition of the good practice guide for the management of allotments, Growing in the community (to be referred to hereafter as the guide), highlights the recent revival of interest in 'growing your own'. The consequent increase in the demand for allotments is reflected in lower vacancy rates and lengthening waiting lists across the UK. Over the two years since the publication of the guide, this trend has intensified. Estimates of waiting lists exceeding 100,000 are widely reported, and few areas have vacant plots. Local authorities have come under increasing pressure to provide new sites, and to accommodate alternative food growing projects where allotments are scarce.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021
The HAPTC Year 2020-2021
Overview of HAPTC's activities and how we supported member councils
Fri, 19 Mar 2021
HAPTC Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 2020 10
Minutes of the HAPTC Executive Meeting October 2020
Fri, 19 Mar 2021
Notice for meetings
How much notice is needed for holding meetings of the Council and of committees?
Mon, 15 Mar 2021
Funding & Grants Bulletin March 2021
Funding & grants available for local communities and councils
Fri, 12 Mar 2021
NALC Cheques LRO Implementation Briefing
Legislation removing the need for Local Councils to use cheques with 2 signatories for all payments.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021
Local Council Award Scheme Continuous Professional Development
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities are undertaken by council employees to help maintain and improve standards of performance in their work. When council employees engage in CPD, they strengthen their knowledge and skills for the significant benefit of their councils and their communities.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021
Local Council Award Scheme Notes for Foundation Level
Notes for applying for Foundation Level
Thu, 11 Mar 2021
Local Council Award Scheme Criteria
A tick-list of the criteria for being awarded Foundation/Quality/Quality Gold
Thu, 11 Mar 2021
What does HAPTC do for its member councils?
A presentation outlining the benefits of membership of HAPTC Ltd:
Legal, procedural and employment advice (qualified and indemnified to do so) on all Parish Council mattersSupport for member councils in all that they do. A broad range of quality training for Councillors, Clerks and officers. A collective voice and representation both locally and nationally. The latest information, news and guidance for the sector.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021
Neighbourhood Plan, Project Plan template
Steps to take when preparing and developing your Neighbourhood Plan and post-plan submission.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021
Neighbourhood Plan Presentation (North Herts)
Neighbourhood Plan:
• What is it?• Why would you need one ?• What does it cover ?• Who is involved?Presentation by Lorraine Hart from Community Land Use
Thu, 11 Mar 2021