BATPC member councils have access to a range of helpful publications for town and parish councillors, including those in the Good Councillor’s Guide series. Via your member login (contact the BATPC office for your login), you can download these from the National Association of Local Councils website for free. Hard copies are also available via BATPC at a special member’s rate – please get in touch if you are interested in buying any of the guides.
Available publications include:
Good Councillor’s Guide 2018
- This Guide introduces the work of local councils and the part you play as a councillor in the tier of local government closest to the people. You will also find it a useful reference. It is divided into five parts to help you find your way as a new, or even as an experienced, councillor.
Good Councillor’s Guide to Finance & Transparency 2018
- This Guide is designed specifically to help parish and town councillors support their communities and council in understanding their obligations and commitments with public money – both generally and under Transparency Code requirements – as well as sharing good practice in these areas.
Good Councillor’s Guide to Neighbourhood Planning 2017
- This Guide is designed specifically to help parish and town councillors support their communities and council in deciding whether or not to produce a neighbourhood plan for their area and, if they decide to go ahead, to guide them through the processs of producing the plan and thinking about how it will be delivered.
Good Councillor’s Guide to Transport Planning 2019
- This guide is aimed at local (parish and town) councillors who are interested in transport planning issues in their areas as well as those who are curious to know more.