Resources

The guide is essential for all councillors, whether new, aspiring, or existing parish or town council members.

The guide gives practical guidance on recruiting and managing employees effectively and in compliance with employment legislation up to publication.

The publication provides a checklist of what parish and town councils should be able to do using the vast array of freely available digital mapping data.

The publication explains website accessibility and what parish and town councils must do to achieve the required standard of WCAG 2.1AA compliance.

The guide helps parish and town councils and their councillors better understand the importance of cyber security and provides practical advice on minimising risks to the council.

The guide outlines the criteria for different award levels, the benefits of participating, and the process for councils to apply and be assessed.

The guide helps parish and town councils and their councillors better understand what community businesses do so that they can consider whether they would be beneficial for their area.

The guide to Transport Planning is designed for parish and town councillors interested in transport planning issues in their areas and wanting to know more.

The toolkit gives parish and town councils information about digital mapping and what it can do to help councils.

The guide is designed to help parish and town councillors support their council and communities in understanding their obligations and commitments with public money.

The guide is designed specifically to help parish and town councillors support their council and communities in deciding whether or not to produce a neighbourhood plan for their area and to guide them through the process.

The National Improvement Strategy outlines a comprehensive approach to training and development for parish and town councils in England.

The publication provides guidance and resources related to devolution designed to assist parish and town councils in effectively understanding and implementing devolution policies.

Our Devo Local White Paper proposes to strengthen local democracy and support devolution by empowering parish and town councils nationwide.

The Sustainable Communities Act Toolkit guides parish and town councils in effectively utilising the Sustainable Communities Act 2007.