Documents
Legal Topic Note 03: The Powers of a Parish Meeting in a Parish Without a separate Parish Council
LTN3
Fri, 16 Oct 2015
The Essential Guide for Auto Enrolment
The Essential Guide for Auto Enrolment has been provided from the Pension Regulator as a clear step by step guide for the process of auto enrolment.
Thu, 01 Oct 2015
Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities
Local councils will wish to be aware that Regulations have been made which bring into force the Transparency Code for Smaller Authorities on 1 April 2015 which applies to councils with an annual turnover not exceeding £25,000.
Additionally, Government has published this guide which provides an overview of the changes to the audit and accountability regime for 'smaller authorities' (note that this means those with a gross annual turnover below £6.5 million). Whilst not providing any major new insights into the regime, it is a relatively easy to read and authoritative overview of the forthcoming changes, providing the context for the imminent application of the Transparency Code.
It is understood that negotiations continue between the National Association of Local Councils and Government on a fund designed to address the fact that local councils with a turnover not exceeding £25,000 are to be subject to both a Transparency Code and an external audit.
Thu, 02 Jul 2015
Borrowing Approval Guide
Borrowing Approval Guide updated July 2015 issued by Department of Communities and Local Government.
Wed, 01 Jul 2015
Reporting of Meetings (Filming) Chair's Announcement
The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014 were enacted on 5th August and came into force on 6th August 2014. These allow for the filming and recording of Council meetings (and other specified public bodies) and provide for access to records (e.g. of decisions made by officers)
Mon, 18 May 2015
Risk Assessment: Financial for small councils
Financial risk assessment for small councils.
Fri, 15 May 2015
Risk Assessment: Play Equipment basic maintenance
Risk assessment for for basic maintenance to play equipment.
Fri, 15 May 2015
Risk Assessment: Office based example
This is an example risk assessment for working office based.
Fri, 15 May 2015
Risk Assessment: Fun Day/Community Event
Risk Assessment form for holding a fun day/community event.
Fri, 15 May 2015
Risk Assessment: Fire Risk assessment checklist
This is a fire risk assessment checklist.
Thu, 14 May 2015