Advisory service

Our in-house team of solicitors offers specialised legal expertise tailored to parish and town councils. They possess in-depth knowledge of parish and town council legislation and provide bespoke advice tailored to their needs. The team handles requests for advice on parish and town council powers and duties in varied areas such as common land and village greens, allotments, burial grounds and employment law. Our solicitors work closely with other parts of our organisation, county associations, and stakeholders to provide holistic solutions considering all council operations.

Our advisory services also include:

Advice notes — Information and commentary in the advice notes do not constitute legal advice for any individual case or matter. For specific advice on your circumstances, we strongly encourage you to seek tailored legal advice.
Legal bulletin — We send a dedicated bi-monthly newsletter to county associations that typically includes information on examples of cases, changes in law, updates to documents, and team statuses.
Visits — Our solicitors frequently visit county associations at annual general meetings and conferences to provide legal updates, participate in panels, and answer questions.

Our members can access legal advice from professionals specialising in parish and town council employment through their county association. This support comes from our in-house solicitors or through local arrangements managed by county associations.

We have a dedicated area where you can learn how to submit a legal advice request, including guidelines, important considerations, timeframes, and forms.