Source Currency: 14th edition, October 2025. The text states the law as at July 2025. Arnold-Baker on Local Council Administration has long been established as the guide to this specialist field of local government law. Among local councillors it is often referred to as ‘the bible’. It is a complete statement of the law relating to parish and community councils through an extensive, succinct narrative accompanied by relevant statutory materials. It covers everything from parish and manorial history to the laws, both old and new, now governing local councils. All aspects are explored in a user-friendly style. It also includes appendices of relevant statutes and statutory instruments. The 14th edition of this popular book has been comprehensively updated to cover the many changes to law and practice with direct application to local councils since the previous edition in 2022. This is a key text for parish and community councils, local authorities and solicitors practising in local government and public/administrative law. The author, Roger Taylor, is a leading authority in this complex area of law, with over 40 years’ experience. He is currently Consultant to the Town, Parish and Community Council team at Wellers Solicitors.