Policies and Documents

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20 Actions on Climate Change

Friends of the Earth have produced an information sheet on the 20 actions parish and town councils…

Annual Meeting Q&A - 2022 Edition

The procedure for annual meetings is very straightforward in practice but the nuances of local gove…

A Warm Welcome

Guidance on how to set up a warm space in your community.

Being a Local Councillor & What Councils Do - Kent Assoc.

The Kent, Sussex and Surrey Associations of Local Councils has produced guides focused on "Being a…

Budgeting Information 2022/23

Budgeting Information for 2022/23 for Parish and Town Councils and Parish Meetings in Northamptonsh…

Budgeting Information 2023/24

Budgeting Information for 2023/24 for Parish and Town Councils and Parish Meetings in Northamptonsh…

CCLA - A Quick Guide to COP26 & A Climate for Good Investment

CCLA have provided information sheets on: A Quick Guide to COP26 A Climate for Good Investment Both…

Change of Clerk Handover Checklist

Change of Clerk Handover Checklist When there is a change of clerk it can be daunting to think of t…

Civility and Respect - August 2022 Newsletter

Civility and Respect - August 2022 Newsletter

Civility and Respect - March 2023 Newsletter

Civility and Respect - March 2023 Newsletter

Climate Conference 2022 - Report

The Climate Conference 2022 took place on Zoom on 22 November 2022. It was the third Northants CALC…

Consent to Receive Summons via Email

Explanatory note The Local Government Act 1972 sch 12 para 10(2) requires the proper officer of the…

Councillor Development Framework (CDF)

We've developed a workbook for councillors to keep track of their progress for each stage of the Co…

CSE Climate Conference Presentation

Megan Blyth - Centre for Sustainable Energy One of the speakers at the Northants CALC Climate Confe…

Declaration of Acceptance of Office

A person elected or co-opted to the office of parish councillor shall, at or before the first meeti…

Elections Presentation - 2 March 2020

Elections Presentation - 2 March 2020 The Elections Process.

GDPR Councillor Resignation Checklist

Leaving councillors must complete the checklist below to show compliance with records destruction f…

GDPR Security Compliance Checklist

All councillors should complete the security checklist below to show compliance. Records should be…

Guidance for Co-opting Following the Local Elections

Guidance for Co-opting Following the Local Elections Co-opting Councillors Following the Local Elec…

Guide to Being a Good Employer

Guide to Being a Good Employer Contents include: Recruitment Employee rights and obligations Manage…

JAMS User Guide

Download the JAMS User Guide below to help you get started using our new Portal.

Local Council Documents and Policies

All parish and town councils operate to the same rules and regulations, often laid down in the Loca…

Member Code of Conduct - North - Word & PDF Version

Member Code of Conduct - North - Word & PDF Version

Member Code of Conduct - West - Word & PDF Versions

Member Code of Conduct - West - Word & PDF Versions

Member's Register of Interests Form - West Northamptonshire

Member's Register of Interests Form - West Northamptonshire

NCALC Climate Conference Helen Ball, Shrewsbury Town Council

The final guest speaker at the Northants CALC Climate Change Conference 2022 was Helen Ball, Clerk…

NNC - Electric Vehicle Charging Points - Newsletter - October 2021

In October 2021 North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) produced a newsletter on electric vehicle char…

Northamptonshire Larger Councils Partnership Climate Change Meeting Notes

The notes from the Northamptonshire Larger Councils Partnership Climate Change Meeting held on 10 N…

Northants CALC Councillor Panel Terms of Reference

The Northants CALC Councillor Panel is established with the following purpose: • To provide a mecha…

North Northants Council Climate Conference Presentation

North Northamptonshire Council At the Northants CALC's Climate Conference (2022), Cllr Harriet Pent…

Notice of Uncontested Elections - May 2021

Notice of Uncontested Elections: Corby Area Daventry Area Northampton Area South Northamptonshire A…

Officer Development Framework (ODF)

We've developed a workbook for clerks to keep track of their progress for each stage of the Officer…

Parish & Town Council Elections 2020 Presentation

Parish & Town Council Elections 2020 Presentation SLCC Northants Branch 6 February 2020 Bugbrooke C…

Part Time Leave Calculator

Part Time Leave Calculator.

Policy and Document Tracker

We have created a documents and policies tracker. You can enter your documents and policies onto th…

Procurement Threshold Update

30 January 2023 The £25,000 threshold increased to £30,000 from 21 December 2022 (SI 2022/1390) Pub…

Sample Training Plan

Having a training plan sets expectations for both officers and members. We've developed a sample tr…

Sample Training Statement of Intent

Having a Training Statement of Intent sets expectations not just for officers and members but shows…

Sample Web Site Text

Sample Web Site Text

Statement of Persons Nominated - 2021

Statement of Persons Nominated - 2021 For: Corby Daventry East Northamptonshire Kettering Northampt…

The Essential Clerk (2021)

A copy of "The Essential Guide" can be downloaded below.

Top Tips for Promoting Candidacy - Dec2020

The following is a list, in no particular order, of good ideas, tips and suggestions that we’ve hea…

Transparency Code

Transparency Code

West Northants Council Climate Conference Presentation

West Northamptonshire Council In the session at Northants CALC's Climate Conference (2022) for West…

WNC - DRAFT VCS Use of Assets Policy and DRAFT Adoption of Assets Policy

West Northamptonshire Councils: DRAFT VCS Use of Assets Policy DRAFT Adoption of Assets Policy