Documents
Why become a parish councillor
This document explains everything that you need to know about becoming a parish councillor.
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
Guidance for members and officers on publicity in the pre-election period
This note has been prepared to provide guidance to Members and Officers and to have regard to the National Code of Practice published under the Local Government Act 1986. The note focuses in particular on publicity in the pre-election period. Purdah
Mon, 27 Jul 2020
How to become a councillor
This document provides the information you need to become a councillor.
Mon, 27 Jul 2020
Checklist of considerations for holding meetings in person following the easing of Coronavirus restrictions
Face-to-face meetings
Both NALC and SLCC still strongly advise local councils to continue to meet remotely, without the need for face-to-face contact. If your council wishes to consider returning to face-to-face meetings this checklist is designed to help ensure this decision is made in accordance with relevant regulations and requirements.
Fri, 17 Jul 2020
Retention Guide
Retention and archiving guidelines for local authorities for all documents including minutes, agenda and policies.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Risk Assessment for COVID 19 play areas and outside gyms - amendable
BHIB Councils Insurance amendable generic risk assessment for COVID-19.
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
Equality and Diversity Policy Model
The purpose of this policy is to promote diversity and equality to all people the council has dealings with, irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status or civil partnership.
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
Risk Assessment COVID 19 general workplace
Generic Risk Assessment for dealing with COVID-19 in the workplace.
Wed, 01 Jul 2020
Risk Assessment COVID 19 Council reopening checklist/risk assessment
Following a council office closure or change in operating model due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the immediate reaction of many councils is to reopen their offices as soon as possible. However, it is highly likely that the working environment for the next period will be anything but "business as usual" – not just for your council but also your clerks, councillors, volunteers and the community. It is likely that many of the COVID-19 controls put in place during the crisis will remain in place for some time, or only be partially lifted i.e. social distancing requirements etc
Wed, 01 Jul 2020
NALC Guidance on holding remote meetings (temporary regulations April 2020)
On 4 April 2020, the Government brought The Local Authorities (Coronavirus)
(Flexibility of Local Authority Meetings) (England) Regulations 2020 into force to
allow local authorities to conduct meetings remotely.
This guide has been produced by NALC to support local (Parish, Town and Community) Councils to be able to conduct their meetings in a new way.
Should be read in conjunction with:
Legal Briefing: Temporary Regulations April 2020
Wed, 01 Jul 2020
Risk Assessment for COVID 19
NALC and BHIB Councils Insurance have produced a new guide on risk assessment for COVID-19.
The guide features guidance and information to help make risk assessments and directs to useful resources from the government and the Health and Safety Executive, with specific details on how to adapt your risk assessments for COVID-19. The guide also contains two templates designed especially for local (parish and town) councils that will help start risk assessments.
Wed, 10 Jun 2020
Website Content Accessibility requirements
The publication provides practical steps that local (parish, town and community) councils can follow to understand the new regulations, put in place an accessibility statement, and start plans to improve the accessibility of their website.
Wed, 10 Jun 2020
Job Retention Scheme extension
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Government introduced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which allows all UK employers with employees on a PAYE scheme to designate those employees as 'furloughed workers'.
This briefing outlines some of the key background facts about designating employees as furloughed workers and implementing this type of leave and details, as far as currently known, of the extension and changes to the scheme which have now been announced.
Wed, 03 Jun 2020
Coronavirus and Holidays
The Government has clarified issues relating to furlough and holiday pay in new guidance published by the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Wed, 20 May 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Specimen Furlough Letters
This set of model letters are designed to help you work your way through putting employees on furlough under the terms of the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and certain associated circumstances that may arise during any period of furlough. They have been prepared in a manner that will enable you to cut and paste onto your letterhead and to customise them as necessary to suit your particular circumstances.
Wed, 20 May 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Claims
HMRC has now confirmed that the 20th April 2020 is the intended launch date of an online service for reclaiming wages under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
Fri, 17 Apr 2020
Briefing: 2020 Regulations temporarily enabling Local Councils to hold meetings remotely
Summary of the regulations and what they mean for local councils. Should be read in conjunction with NALC Guidance on holding remote meetings:
Holding remote meetings temporary arrangement April 2020
Wed, 08 Apr 2020
WRITTEN STATEMENTS OF EMPLOYENT TERMS – CHANGES FROM APRIL 2020
It is a legal requirement to record the main terms of a new employee's contract in writing.
New important changes are being made to the rules.
Thu, 02 Apr 2020
HAPTC Chairman's Report 2019-2020
HAPTC Chairman's Report for the Annual Report 2019-2020
Thu, 02 Apr 2020
Guidance on Homeworking Payments
Homeworking Allowance
Employers can reimburse employees for reasonable additional costs they incur while
working at home under homeworking arrangements.
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
HAPTC Annual Report 2019-2020
HAPTC Annual Report 2019-2020:
Chairmans report 2019-2020
HAPTC 2019-2020
Association Structure 2019-2020
Signed Accounts 2019-2020
Executive Committee 2019-2020
Members 2019-2020
Fri, 21 Feb 2020
HAPTC Association Structure 2019-2020
HAPTC President, Vice-Presidents, Chairman, Vice-chairman, County Officer, Council Development Officer, Auditor
Fri, 21 Feb 2020
HAPTC 2019-2020
A summary of what HAPTC has provided for its member Councils throughout the year
Fri, 21 Feb 2020
Protocol on marking the death of a senior national figure; images usage guidelines
Protocol on marking the death of a senior national figure.
Fri, 14 Feb 2020
Guidance for NALC Template Tenancy Agreement for an Allotment Garden
Guidance for using NALC's template tenancy agreement for an allotment garden.
Thu, 06 Feb 2020