Documents
tagged "Council Business and Process"
Returning to the Workplace Guide
Returning to the workplace - managing the safe return of staff to the workplace under Covid-19 principles
Thu, 01 Apr 2021
What is a Town or Parish Council?
Election Resources: What is a Town or Parish Council?
This 2 page summary provides an introduction to the role of Local Councils and what they can do.
Tue, 02 Mar 2021
CALC FAQ 17 - Updates and the Future of Meetings
CALC FAQ 17 - Updates and the Future of Meetings
Fri, 29 Jan 2021
The Good Councillor's Guide to Community Business
NALC has launched The Good Councillor's guide to community business, in partnership with the Plunkett Foundation and Power to Change.
This guide aims to help local councils and their councillors better understand what community businesses do so that they can consider whether they would be beneficial for their area. The publication also features seven local council case studies, showcasing real examples of engagement with this form of business.
Tue, 08 Dec 2020
Members Allowances Report
Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel on Cornwall's parish councils' allowances (originally produced in 2004).
Please note that, applying the relevant percentage increases since 2012 (when these were last updated) the figures for 2020/21 (from 1.4.20) would be:
Member Allowance £210.53
Chairman Allowance £310.99
It should also be remembered that whilst the council may offer the allowance, members have to decide whether they wish to claim the payment which is subject to PAYE and would be taken into account for any means tested benefits as it is treated as salary. In addition, Co-Opted members are unable to receive the Members Allowance.
Wed, 25 Nov 2020
2020-21 National Salary Award
Following agreement at national level, NALC has now issued this briefing on the 2020/21 pay award, giving revised salary figures
The briefing sets out the rates calculated in line with the 2004 national agreement.
The 2020/21 national agreement has also made some changes to leave entitlement and a further briefing on this is expected from NALC shortly.
Thu, 27 Aug 2020
CALC FAQ 12 - further guidance on meetings
A summary of the current advice regarding holding local council meetings.
Wed, 26 Aug 2020
CALC Guide to Covid-19 Risk Assessment - The Guide
Updated 26.5.2020 to include Risk Assessment Matrix.
The guide has been produced to help local councils develop risk assessment for public facilities and services. It is a step by step guide to assessing how to manage public services and facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic using links to government guidance in place at the time.
Use in conjunction with the directory of advice published separately.
Fri, 29 May 2020
DALC Top Tips for Remote Meetings
The Devon Association of Local Councils has prepared this useful guide to virtual meetings which may be helpful.
Mon, 04 May 2020
CALC Briefing on Virtual Meetings
Government has lifted the restrictions on virtual meetings and this briefing note outlines how this will impact on your council.
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
Notes to Supplementary Standing Orders
An Guide to the Standing Orders Supplement to explain the purpose of the new changes.
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
Managing Remote Meetings - Practical Tips
Some practical tips for holding remote meetings and being prepared for the new format.
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
L03-20 - NALC Legal Briefing
NALC has issued this legal briefing on the Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020.
The briefing covers:
Elections in respect of casual vacancies
Neighbourhood plans
Retirement of councillors
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Coronavirus and Working from Home
Following a number of recent enquiries, we hope that this advice on homeworking will be helpful
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
CALC Coronavirus briefing and FAQs (7A) - Council Services
A further update from CALC covering Council Services during the current Coronavirus outbreak.
Our updates aim to give your council the background information needed for the council/delegated officer to make reasonable and proportionate decisions for your community.
Central government advice is often changing daily and we will keep information given to you under constant review. This means that your council will also need to review previous decisions in light of new information, as it is important to remain responsive to the needs of your community during this time.
Thu, 09 Apr 2020
CALC Coronavirus briefing and FAQs (7B) - Council Business
A further update from CALC covering Council Business during the Coronavirus outbreak, including information relating to the recently published regulations on holding 'virtual' meetings.
Thu, 09 Apr 2020
CALC Coronavirus briefing and FAQs (7C) - Volunteering
A further update from CALC covering matters connected to Volunteering during the current Coronavirus outbreak
Thu, 09 Apr 2020
L01-20 - NALC briefing on the Local Authority (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020
NALC has published this legal briefing on the Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) Regulations 2020, which came into force on 4th April 2020.
The Regulations enable local councils to hold remote meetings for a specified period until May 2021 and also remove the requirement to hold an annual meeting.
Thu, 09 Apr 2020
MHCLG Letter - Regulations on local authority meetings and elections
This letter from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government covers the recently passed regulations on local authority meetings and elections
Wed, 08 Apr 2020
Template letter to staff asking them to consider being furloughed
NALC's HR Associate team (HR Services Partnership) has produced this template letter which local councils can use in seeking an employee's agreement to be furloughed.
Please read the Guidance Note at the end of this template letter and note that further guidance and updates on the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme may be issued in due course.
Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Template Letter to confirm furlough arrangement
NALC's suggested template letter for employers to use once an employee has agreed to be furloughed.
Please read the Guidance Note at the end of this template letter and note that further guidance and updates on the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme may be issued in due course.
Tue, 07 Apr 2020
Register of Delegated Decisions
A suggested template for members to use to record decisions made under delegation.
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
CALC Coronavirus briefing and FAQs (4)
A further update from CALC on the latest position
Wed, 25 Mar 2020
CALC Coronavirus briefing and FAQs (1)
CALC has produced this update on the impact of the coronavirus on council meetings etc and members' options for alternative procedures to minimise disruption.
Please refer to the public sites for further guidance on the health implications of the virus. We will continue to place further information on the website as it is made available
Wed, 18 Mar 2020
The Good Councillor's Guide to Finance & Transparency
A NALC publication covering the key aspects of Finance for local councillors
Fri, 09 Nov 2018