Publications Publications There are a number of publications that CDALC can recommend as useful reference material, details are as follows: Book: Local Council Administration ‘Local Council Administration’ by Charles Arnold Baker (ISBN 9781405774055) is often referred to as the first step reference and guidance tool for anyone working with or within local councils. To purchase your copy please telephone 0845 3701234 or email orders@lexisnexis.co.uk Book: Local Councils Explained published by NALC This is a new book published by NALC. The book provides an easy to read narrative about the role of local councils, their councillors and officers and how they work. There is also comprehensive and practical guidance about the legal issues local councils are exposed to. Please order your copy via CDALC. Sweet and Maxwell Publications The following ‘useful tools’ are available through Sweet and Maxwell. They can be ordered by telephoning 0845 600 9355 or by emailing sweetandmaxwell.orders@thomson.com The Parish Councillors Guide by Paul Clayden (ISBN: 9780721905174) The Local Council Clerk’s Guide by Paul Clayden (ISBN: 0721916015) The Law on Allotments by Paul Clayden (ISBN: 0721901433) Civic Ceremonial (A Handbook, History and Guide for Mayors, Councillors and Officers) by Paul Millward (ISBN: 9780721901640) Law on Parks and Open Spaces by Paul Clayden (ISBN: 9780721905525) Local Council Finance by Chris Richards (ISBN: 9780721915814) Downloads Some publications are available to download free of charge; you may find the following useful: How to shape where you live: a guide to neighbourhood planning CPRE/NALC (January 2012)