Planning ahead and understanding precisely what you need to do by when and how - is vital for securing that all important approval to borrow money for your parish or town council.
Events: online and in-person
As part of its training offer, DAPTC holds online and in-person events in the form of webinars, meetings and conferences.
Webinars, under the banner of Working Togther Webinars (WTW) tend to be free events with no limit on who can attend. DAPTC holds WTW with Dorset Council and other relevant parties to brief parish and town councils about key changes, projects and initiatives that will affect lives in Dorset. They may simply provide information or include an ask for action - it all depends on the topic. The WTW with Dorset Council often provide an opportunity to engage with Dorset Council officers, elected members and other specialist experts.
To find out more about the purpose of Working Together Webinars, WATCH THIS 1 MINUTE VIDEO on Vimeo.
Conferences are in-person events which tend to be orientated around councillors or clerks and employees although at times, depending on the subject matter, they may be for everyone. These events attract a fee - just like training courses - to cover costs and refreshments as conferences run from morning through to mid-afternoon.
What if I can't attend an event?
DAPTC will publish any resources from events as soon as possible, in an article similar to those below. Webinars are recorded when possible and uploaded like resources for those that can't make it on the day.
Parish Networking Event
Wednesday 15 July | 7pm - 8:30pm | Leigh Village Hall
In-person events aimed at smaller parish councils in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking at venues around the county.
These 90-minute DAPTC hosted events are suitable for clerks, officers, employees and councillors. Generally, the format will be 45 minutes of presentations followed by 45 minutes of discussion and networking. Subject matters will be relevant to all local councils in Dorset but the focus will be particularly for smaller parish councils.
These events are for information only and are not part of any wider area-based governance.
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Home Office webinar on Martyn's Law
Monday 20 July | 2:30 - 3:30pm | Online via Teams
This webinar will provide more information on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, will be of direct interest to parish and town councils and will cover the following points:
- Provide an overview of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
- Outline what it means for premises and events in scope
- Provide an update on the Home Office Section 27 Statutory Guidance and on the Security Industry Authority’s proposed approach to regulation
- Allow time for a Q&A session
Helpful materials (recommended reading before the webinar)
- Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - Statutory Guidance on GOV.UK
- Martyn’s Law Resources Page (including infographics and animated videos) on website ProtectUK
- Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - full text of the Act on legislation.gov.uk
- Security Industry Authority (SIA) website for updates and information on GOV.UK
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
Background information is included in the Home Office Invite (PDF) along with the Teams link.
Clerks’ Café
Tuesday 28 July | 4 - 5pm | Online via Zoom
Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.
These 1-hour DAPTC hosted Zoom events will be split into 2 - 3 segments including the latest news and updates, presentations, and discussion/networking. Subject matters will be relevant to all local councils in Dorset but the focus will be particularly for smaller parish councils and parish meetings.
These events are for information only and are not part of any wider area-based governance.
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Resources and recordings (where applicable) from previous events can be accessed through the articles below
The Arts Development Company will launch in 2024 a project to identify towns and villages of culture across Dorset. The idea is based on the well established cities of culture and it presents a fantastic opportunity for towns and villages to step-chnage their promotion and delivery of culture.
Analogue lines will be switched over in the next 18 months approximately in Dorset. Each telecoms service provider is tasked with supporting their customers through this change and in the process helping support vulnerable customers where the impact may be greater.
John Fagan (CEO Scribe Accounts), Nathan Foster and India Greenwood were all on hand to show clerks and RFOs about Scribe Lite - a finance software package ideally suited to small parish councils. To find out more click READ MORE
Eimear Coyle from Litter Free Dorset provided an update on a number of initiatives. The webinar was recorded and copie sof the slides and other resources are below.
The Dorset AONB Team presented an overview of the Community Trees Project and the role of Tree Wardens. Ian Rees and Jill Hearing took attendees through a short presentation followed by Q&As.
Clare Jennings from The Local Resilience Forum was joined by Alun Cooper (Langton Herring and Rodden Emergency Plan) and Linda Kettley (Firewise UK) to provide an update on plans for winter across Dorset. Alun and Linda shared some practical tips about emergency planning, specifically for sever weather events.
Ian Wells gave an insightful update on the current grants available and undertook a Q&A with those attending. You can watch the recording of the presentation below and access the slides presentation pack given by Ian.
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