Although it is less than three years since the previous edition some important changes in the law have taken place. These include new provisions relating to reviews of parishes in England in the Local Government & Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 with the power to create parishes in Greater London; the extension to some parish councils of the power to promote well-being enacted by the Local Government Act 2000; the removal of local councils from the ambit of the best value legislation (also in the LGPIHA 2007); new codes of conduct for councillors in both England & Wales; new regulations on allowances for community councillors in Wales; new election rules; & revised accounting guidance & practice; & the coming into force of much of the Commons Act 2006. There have also been many detailed changes in regulations & orders made by statutory instrument. The alphabetical format of the book remains the same as does its extensive but clear coverage of all aspects of the law & practice of parish town & community councils in England & Wales. New councillors in particular will find this book invaluable & in fact many clerks insist that all their councillors have a copy to ensure they have a full understanding of their duties & responsibilities. It is also an essential reference for clerks themselves.