Documents
Circular 02/2016
DALC Circular 02/2016
- Revised Legal Topic Notes and Legal Briefing
- Consultation - National Planning Policy Executive Summary
- Consultation - New Homes Bonus
- DALC Executive Vacancies
- DALC Spring Seminar
- Training
- HM Queen's 90th Birthday Celebrations
Tue, 02 Feb 2016
Circular 03/2016
DALC Circular 03/2016
- External Audit for Smaller Authorities
- Transparency Fund
- DALC Subscriptions 2016/2017
- DALC Spring Seminar
- Training
- Vacancies
Tue, 02 Feb 2016
Circular 01/2016
DALC Circular 01/2016
Index of the most important elements of the 2015 DALC Circulars
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
Legal Briefing (LO5 15) Public Contracts Regulations
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - (LO5 -15 impact on the standing orders and financial regulations adopted by councils) have been updated because the financial thresholds in the Public Contracts Directive 2014/24/EU which apply to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 were amended in November 2015 and take effect from 1 January 2016.
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
Circular 27/2015
DALC Circular 27/2015
- Local Councils Award Scheme (LCAS)
- LCAS Review
- NALC Website update
- Smaller Authorities' Audit Appointments Limited
- Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement
- Spring Seminar – a note for your diaries
- Training Events – 2016
- DALC Subscriptions 2016/2017
- Managing Employees' Performance
Wed, 23 Dec 2015
Managing Employees' Performance
Managing Employees' Performance
Throughout 2015 we have encountered a number of Councils who struggle to manage either problems with their Employees' performance or behaviour, or to resolve staff grievances and complaints.
This is perfectly understandable, as most Town and Parish Councils employ small numbers of staff and don't experience these issues on a regular basis. Furthermore, the Council, who make up the 'management team', have not been selected for their managerial skills, but for their interest in the Community / Parish. However, when problems occur, it is they who are ultimately responsible for managing the process.
Mistakes can be costly, potentially resulting in claims for Unfair / Constructive Dismissal which could result in an Employee being awarded up to one years income. Furthermore, discrimination claims can result in unlimited compensation being awarded.
Consequently, it would be prudent for Councillors to ensure that they have a basic grasp of how to manage staff grievance and disciplinary matters, to ensure that they can address these issues when they occur.
Help can be found in the ACAS Grievance and Disciplinary procedures, which provide Employers with basic guidance on how to manage these problems. However, to help Councils we are providing the fundamental steps to take Councils through the basic steps - please open the document for full details.
Wed, 23 Dec 2015
Circular 26/2015
DALC Circular 26/2015
LAIS - Housing - CPRE Report and Spending Review
Revised Legal Topic Notes
Council Processes and Good Practice - your Agenda
Transparency Fund
Auto Enrolment
Wed, 23 Dec 2015
Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council Achieve Quality Status in LCAS
Holymoorside and Walton Parish Council are the first Derbyshire Council to achieve accreditation under the new Scheme, gaining a Quality Status.
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
17 - Control of Dogs
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team
LTN 17 – Control of dogs has been generally reviewed and updated (November 2015). The most significant amendments explain public space protection orders (PSPOs) which were introduced by the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Under this Act, principal authorities in England and Wales may make PSPOs to, for example, control the presence of dogs in public spaces.
Wed, 02 Dec 2015
LAIS - Housing - CPRE Report and Spending Review
LAIS - Housing – CPRE Report and Spending Review
What is in this for local councils? This LAIS will be of interest to local councils concerned about the impact of Government's housing strategy, insufficient levels of affordable housing, problems integrating sizeable developments with sufficient infrastructure and the sustainability of their community for future generations. A new report has been published by the Campaign for Rural England (CPRE) pointedly called Set up to fail: why housing targets based on flawed numbers threaten our countryside. This comes days before Government's Spending Review and Autumn Statement 2015 which contained important announcements on housing, reference to which is also included within this LAIS. |
Tue, 01 Dec 2015
LAIS General Update November 2015
Local Associations Information Service
LAIS General Update November 2015
Mon, 09 Nov 2015
LAIS 1383 Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill
Local Associations Information Service
LAIS 1383 Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill
Mon, 09 Nov 2015
Circular 23/2015
DALC Circular 23/2015
Employment update September 2015 - Beware of bogus self employment
Towards a better understanding of the planning process and the role of local councils
The Transparency Fund for Smaller Local Councils
CiLCA 2015 Training
DALC Direct Banking Detail - Change of Sort Code
Councillor Induction Training
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
Circular 21/2015
DALC Circular 21/2015
- DALC Annual Executive and AGM - Chesterfield Football Club - 10 November 2015 - Nominations for DALC President and Vice Presidents 2015-2016 - Motions for Debate
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
Employment Update September 2015 - Beware Bogus Self-Employment
Employment Update September 2015 - Beware Bogus Self-Employment
Wed, 16 Sep 2015
56 - The provision of play and sports equipment on village greens (revised August 2015)
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team - updated August 2015
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
Circular 20/2015
DALC Circular 20/2015
Transparency Code for smaller authorities - important reminder
NALC picked to lead sector-led audit team
Legal Updates and Guidance Notes (following repeal of Public Contracts Regulations 2006)
Community control agenda charged up parish power
Funds to protect WW1 Memorials
Health Assessing Potential Employees
Wed, 19 Aug 2015
Circular 19/2015
DALC Circular 19/2015
General Power of Competence Training
Call for DALC Executive members 2015-2019
LAIS Local Associations Information Service (NB new service, with first two topics covering Fly Grazing and Precept Data)
Fri, 14 Aug 2015
Health Assessing Potential Employees
Health Assessing Potential Employees
The current inquest in to the Glasgow bin lorry tragedy has highlighted the need for due diligence from Council's in assessing the health of new recruits.
However, investigating the state of a potential Employee's health isn't straight forward.
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
Briefing - Public Contracts Regulations 2015
This important briefing explains the impact of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 on Councils Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.
Wed, 05 Aug 2015
23 - Health and Safety - amended July 2015
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team - revised July 2015 to reflect changes in contractual obligations (LTN 35) and Procurement (LTN 87)
Wed, 05 Aug 2015
15 - Legal Proceedings revised July 2015
Legal Topic note produced by the National Association of Local Councils Legal Team - revised July 2015 to reflect changes in contractual obligations (LTN 35) and Procurement (LTN 87)
Wed, 05 Aug 2015
LAIS 1382 Precept Data
Local Associations Information Service
LAIS 1382 Precept Data
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
Circular 18/2015
DALC Circular 18/2015
Employment News:
The National Living Wage and Pay Rises for Town and Parish Council Staff
Council pay awards capped at 1% per annum
ACAS Guidelines regarding Holiday Pay
Ten easy ways for Employers to lose lots of money at an Employment Tribunal
Wed, 15 Jul 2015
Circular 17/2015
DALC Circular 17/2015
Small Authorities Transparency Fund - General Briefing Note 1
Thu, 02 Jul 2015
Circular 16/2015
DALC Circular 16/2015
Grants and Funding:
Building Better Opportunities - Big Lottery Fund
Landfill Communities Fund - SITA Trust
£800k up for grabs from Prince's fund
My Community - Free advice and grants
Neighbourhood Planning Grants from Locality
The Power to Change - Power to Change Trust
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
Circular 15/2015
DALC Circular 15/2015
The Employment of the Clerk and Council Staff
Grave Matters - A guide to managing cemeteries and closed churchyards Training
Allotments Training - set up, issues, management
The Dark Arts - Minutes and Procedures Training
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
