Learning & Development Calendar

Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors*

Zoom

It’s important for all councillors to understand how data protection laws relate to their role - this is true for new as well as longer serving councillors.

Councillors: Social Media Skills

Online

It has never been more important for councillors to understand social media and this course is designed for those with and without experience.

In the session Breakthrough Communications will go through the confusing world of social media communications. You will learn where to focus your time and effort, the common pitfalls and difficult situations. Most importantly you'll learn how, as a councillor, to get the most from social media. 

VAT Partial Exemption

Online

This course is for clerks, finance staff and councillors who already understand the rules of VAT and explains when VAT cannot be reclaimed in relation to exempt activities and what options may be available.

It's ideal for councils that lease or hire out land and buildings such as village halls, community centres, meeting rooms, sports facilities or markets, who need to understand when their council is at risk of not being able to reclaim VAT and vital for any council contemplating major building projects, or incurring significant expenditure on running these facilities.

Clerks' Café

Zoom

Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.