Documents
The committee system explained
The do's and dont's of the committee and sub-committee system.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
Calculating bank holiday entitlement & pay
A guide to calculating bank holiday entitlement and pay for council employees.
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
Handing complaints - a brief guide
A brief guide from our HR expert Chris Moses about handling complaints.
Tue, 27 Sep 2022
East Midlands Devolution Q&A
A useful Q&A that explains the details of devolution in the East Midlands.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022
Post-covid staffing - how to handle re-structure
Our HR expert Chris Moses explains the processes and pitfalls of changing staff contracts in the post-Covid environment.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022
2022 DALC AGM 20th October 2022
The 2022 DALC AGM will be held on 20th October at Derby County Football Club. The draft agenda is available
Thu, 01 Sep 2022
08 - Elections and Co-option
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team
Thu, 01 Sep 2022
40 - Local Councils' Documents and Records
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team
Thu, 01 Sep 2022
External Audit fees for 2022-23 to 2026-27
The Smaller Authorities Audit Appointments Board (SAAA) have set the external audit fees for the next 5 year period. Fees are dependent on the turnover of the council.
Wed, 24 Aug 2022
Derbyshire Environmental Trust - funding guidance notes 2022
Derbyshire Environmental Trust - funding guidance notes 2022
Mon, 18 Jul 2022
HR news about menopause, attendance targets and statutory payment rates
News from our HR expert Chris Moses
Thu, 30 Jun 2022
DALC Excellence Awards - 2022 entry form
Entry form for the 2022 DALC Excellence Awards - categories Council, Councillor and Clerk of the Year. Closing date June 30th, 2022.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022
Practitioners' Guide 2022
Governance and Accountability Guide for the financial year 2022-23
Wed, 06 Apr 2022
87 - Procurement
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022
Basic Report to Council Template
A template to support standardisation of reports to council to ensure all relevant information is provided
Mon, 14 Mar 2022
Handling Council Conflict
HR newsletter outlining potential claims against individual councillors due to poor behaviours.
Tue, 08 Mar 2022
Clerk National Salary award
The pay award for 2021-22 has been announced at an increase of 1.75% with an adjustment to take into account the national minimum wage.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022
28 - Basic Charity Law - Feb 2022
Updated to provide more information for councils acting as sole trustees
Mon, 28 Feb 2022
13 - Policing your Area
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team including use of CCTV
Mon, 28 Feb 2022
HR advice on the ending of Covid restrictions
As Covid restrictions end on February 21st, 2022, our HR expert Chris Moses discusses the impact for employees and employers - including the end of self-isolation.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022
Civility & Respect Project Group newsletter
Newsletter from the Civility & Respect Project Group, a collaboration between NALC, SLCC, OVW, COUNTY ASSOCIATIONS.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022
Procurement threshold increases - January 1st, 2022
Details of the increase in procurement threshold increases, as of 1st January 2022.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
Making Tax Digital - 1st Feb update
Update on digital vat returns (Making Tax Digital) from our financial partners Parkinson.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
DALC Internal Audit checklist for year ending March 2022
A comprehensive checklist for councils to use in liaison with their independent internal auditor for the financial year ending March 2022.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
Review of Postal Regulations Consultation
NALC briefing on consultation from OFCOM regarding postal regulations. Response required by 17th February 2022
Thu, 27 Jan 2022
05 - Parish and Community Council meetings
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team updated November 2021
Tue, 11 Jan 2022
65 - Closed churchyards and disused burial grounds
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team
Fri, 07 Jan 2022
Creating Rewarding Jobs
Our HR expert Chris Moses describes how councils, as employers, can successfully appeal to clerks and other skilled workers in a challenging jobs market.
Mon, 06 Dec 2021
