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c. Council documents retention information & guidance

Last updated: 29 January 2025 at 12:15:48 UTC by Sophie Brouillet

Legal requirements governing the retention and disposal of records include, but are not limited to the:

  • Data Protection Act 2018

  • UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR)

  • Freedom of Information Act 2000
  • Public Records Act 1958

NALC have issued an advice note on their website – Local council documents and records, which offers guidance on the retention of documents required for the audit of parish and town councils.


To access the NALC website you will need to set up an individual account (SALC members only).  Video guidance on how to do this is available here - https://youtu.be/zapNDmP8jjY?si=jtXhLh0Wm5ANHrO4