Town & Parish
Councils

Ellis Whittam has extensive expertise in supporting Town and Parish Councils with their employment law, HR and health and safety needs and our services are endorsed by The Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC).

We support Town and Parish Councils across the UK. At a time when you will be considering how to remain legally compliant and maintain high standards of service on tight budgets, our high quality, fixed fee service could be just the solution you are looking for.

Many Town and Parish Councils already benefit from our support. Our services ensure compliance and because you pay only a fixed fee with no hidden charges for an unlimited amount of support, you can set your budgets with confidence.
 

Unlimited Support For A Fixed Fee

Traditionally, many Councils have used solicitors and consultants on an hourly rate for employment law and health and safety support. Ellis Whittam is different. We provide unlimited support for a fixed fee, usually over three years. Our support helps you to:

• Reduce financial and reputational risk by ensuring legal compliance

• Relieve pressure to allow you to focus on serving your community

• Ensure greater efficiency and confidence in decision making

• Enjoy peace of mind with budgeting years in advance

Highest Quality Service

When you join Ellis Whittam you benefit from unlimited, specialist support:

• Your own named, highly qualified Health & Safety Consultant and Employment Law Adviser with expertise in the Green Book and serving Town Councils

• Drafting of all your employment documentation using our in-depth knowledge of the Green Book including employment contracts which we have created specifically for Town Councils

• Acting as your legally required Competent Person for health and safety, performing your General Risk Assessment and drafting of your bespoke Health & Safety Handbook using our extensive knowledge of what the priorities are for Town Councils

• Unlimited e-mail and 24/7 telephone support with no hidden charges

• Storage of your documentation in your own secure area of our website

• Regular bulletins, updates and webinars

• Legal Expenses Insurance (FSA Regulated) to protect you from the defence costs of Employment Tribunal claims and health and safety prosecutions

Partnership Working and Preferential Rates

We know that many public services are now collaborating to reduce the cost of overheads. Recognising this, we are able to offer special terms if you join Ellis Whittam along with a neighbouring council. SLCC members will also benefit from preferential rates.

What Our Clients Say About Us

“What we like best about the service is that our dedicated employment law adviser is not only very knowledgeable but also familiar with local authority procedures."  Mike Kennedy, Town Clerk & Chief Executive, Henley-on-Thames Town Council.  Read more.