Documents
PB01-18 ICO Statement on GDPR
PB01-18 Information Commissioner's Office Statement on the General Data Protection Regulation
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
Pension Employer Duties
Between October 2012 and April 2017 employers have new legal duties to automatically enrol certain members of staff into a pension scheme and make contributions towards it. This information provides guidance to assist councils.
Fri, 01 Apr 2016
Planning: Institute of Acoustics Good Practice Guide on Wind Turbine
This guide presents current good practice in the application of the ETSU-R-97 assessment methodology for all wind turbine developments above 50 kW, reflecting the original principles within ETSU-R-97, and the results of research carried out and experience gained since ETSU-R-97 was published. The noise limits in ETSU-R-97 have not been examined as these are a matter for Government.
Wed, 01 May 2013
Planning: Neighbourhood Plans Roadmap Guide
This guide is for all those involved in, or thinking about, producing a Neighbourhood Plan, and for those who are just curious to find out more. Whilst other guides are predominantly concerned with the legislation and process, we have attempted, wherever possible, to include guidance on good practice and worksheets for carrying
out each part of the plan.
This guide draws upon Locality's experience of working with community groups in the past year; groups that are considering or undertaking Neighbourhood Planning.
We have listened carefully to their concerns and helped them to make real progress.
Sat, 01 Oct 2016
Planning: Planning practice guidance for renewable and low carbon energy
This guidance provides advice on the planning issues associated with the development of renewable energy. It will be kept under review and should be read alongside other planning practice guidance and the National Planning Policy Framework. This guidance is being published in advance of the Department for Communities and Local Government's beta planning practice guidance web-based resource, and will be integrated into this web-based resource later in the year.
Mon, 01 Jul 2013
Planning: Quick Guide to Neighbourhood Plans
Since April 2012, local communities have been able to produce Neighbourhood Plans for their local area, putting in place planning policies for the future development and growth of the neighbourhood.
This guide gives a concise summary of the process for producing a Neighbourhood Plan under the Localism Act, together with suggestions for good practice.
This guide focuses on Neighbourhood Plans rather than Neighbourhood Development Orders or Community
Right to Build Orders or other community-led planning tools.
Sat, 01 Oct 2016
Power to the People
Parish, town, community, neighbourhood and village councils are often referred to as local councils. They are a type of local authority. There are over 9,000 local councils in England. A local council enjoys a wide range of statutory powers related to the provision or support of certain services or facilities which generally benefit the residents who live in its area.
Wed, 01 Apr 2015
Public Works Loan Board
Guidance to parish and town councils being able to borrow from the Public Works Loan Board
Mon, 08 Apr 2019
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
Reporting of Meetings (Filming) NALC Model Media policy
The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014 were enacted on 5 August and came into force on 6 August 2014. These allow for the filming and recording of Council meetings (and other specified public bodies) and provide for access to records (eg of decisions made by officers).
Sat, 01 Oct 2016
Reporting of Meetings (Filming) Openness Guide by DCLG
The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014 were enacted on 5 August and came into force on 6 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)
Fri, 01 Aug 2014
Reporting of Meetings (Filming) Protocol for the Reporting at Meetings of the Council or Committees
The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014 were enacted on 5 August and came into force on 6 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).
Sat, 01 Oct 2016
Risk Assessment: Financial for small councils
Financial risk assessment for small councils.
Fri, 15 May 2015
Risk Assessment: Fire Risk assessment checklist
This is a fire risk assessment checklist.
Thu, 14 May 2015
Risk Assessment: Fun Day/Community Event
Risk Assessment form for holding a fun day/community event.
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: Play Equipment basic maintenance
Risk assessment for for basic maintenance to play equipment.
Fri, 15 May 2015
