Documents
HR: Home working regulations
Guidance for councils on managing staff working from home
Fri, 04 Dec 2020
HR: Redundancy guidance
Lockdown/Covid Redundancy factsheet by DALC's HR expert Chris Moses
Mon, 30 Nov 2020
Dementia Friendly Communities Guidance (NALC) Nov 2020
NALC and the University of Plymouth has launched a new guide on dementia-friendly communities giving practical guidance on what local councils can do to support making their communities dementia friendly
Fri, 06 Nov 2020
NALC's response to the Planning White Paper Nov 2020
NALC is urging government to ensure that any changes to the planning regime enshrine a strong role for the local council sector, including the need to strengthen neighbourhood planning and to put emphasis on building design.
Fri, 06 Nov 2020
Devolution Deal update
Created for DALC members by Derbyshire County Council's Policy and Research unit, this document provides an update on progress on the Government's White Paper, plus regional efforts to co-ordinate council strategies.
Mon, 02 Nov 2020
National Salary Award - Minimum Leave Entitlement 2020
NALC Legal Briefing on the changes to the leave entitlement for employees with under 5 years service
Mon, 12 Oct 2020
Does home-working actually work?
As the Government advises us to 'work from home where possible', our personnel expert Chris Moses shares his views of the pros and cons of home-working.
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
Clerk National Salary award
The pay award for 2020-21 has been announced at an increase of 2.75%. In addition, an extra day of annual leave has been awarded for those with less than 5 years service (ie an increase from 21 days to 22 days, increasing to 25 days after 5 years' service (full time equivalent)).
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Coronavirus - Legal Briefing 01-20 interpretation
Legal briefing from NALC to help interpret the Coronavirus regulations on the holding of remote meetings - updated to include new guidance on parish meetings
Wed, 05 Aug 2020
Exiting lockdown - a checklist
From insurance speclalist Came & Company, this is a useful checklist for organisations to use as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Checklist for holding an in-person council meeting - July 2020
Guidance from NALC and SLCC on what to check prior to holding an in-person meeting in the wake of Coronavirus
Mon, 20 Jul 2020
NALC guidance on holding remote meetings
NALC guidance on how to manage the holding of remote meetings - updated as at 30 June 2020
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Flexible Furlough Agreement June 2020
Agreement to be used for staff who are returning to work from furlough on a flexible basis (still some hours on furlough)
Thu, 25 Jun 2020
08 - Elections
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team
Mon, 22 Jun 2020
Points of light 2020 - NALC
Annual publication from NALC showcasing the good work that local councils do across the country. Ideal to give further ideas for local initiatives.
Tue, 09 Jun 2020
Website Accessibility Guidance from NALC
NALC have produced some guidance to support parish and town councils in their requirement to make documents and websites accessible by 23rd September 2020
Mon, 08 Jun 2020
Homeworking payments advice note - June 2020
Advice note for Councils to ensure they are keeping correct records for homeworking payments
Tue, 02 Jun 2020
87 - Procurement
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team.
Fri, 29 May 2020
Guide to Registering your footpaths and rights of way
Guide to registering your footpaths and rights-of-way via Derbyshire County Council's mapping portal.
Guide by Cllr Peter Cooper of Charlesworth PC.
Wed, 20 May 2020
31 - Section 137 of the Local Government Act 1972
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team - revised May 2020
Wed, 20 May 2020
Governance and Acccountability for Smaller Authorities in England: Practitioner's Guide - Addendum to 2020 guide
Addendum giving new dates for completion of forms following the government's Coronavirus legislation
Wed, 15 Apr 2020
ICCM Guidance on cemetery closure April 2020
ICCM guidance on the interpretation of legislation regarding the closure of cemeteries during the Coronavirus lockdown.
Wed, 15 Apr 2020
Governance and Accountability: A Practitioner's Guide: Summary of key changes for 2020
A guide to the key changes in the Practitioner's Guide in 2020.
Tue, 14 Apr 2020
Governance and Acccountability for Smaller Authorities in England: Practitioner's Guide - March 2020
Governance and Accountability for Smaller Authorities in England - a Practitioners' Guide to Proper Practices to be applied in the preparation of statutory annual accounts and governance statements - March 2020. Please read in conjunction with the amendments list if you are familiar with this guide from previous years. Please also look out for the addendum which will update the dates in the document as per the government's Coronavirus legislation.
Tue, 14 Apr 2020
NALC response to extending audit deadlines 2020
NALC's response to the government consultation on extending the timeline for audit submissions due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Mon, 06 Apr 2020
How to join a Zoom meeting - notes
Set of notes to send to those wishing to join a council meeting being held on Zoom
Thu, 02 Apr 2020
2020 DALC Internal Audit Recommended Checklist
Internal Audit recommended checklist for year ending 31 March 2020
Wed, 18 Mar 2020
