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.

WTW: Age Friendly Dorset - NEW DATE!

Thursday 25 June | 4pm | Online via Zoom

Age Friendly Dorset is a multi-agency initiative coordinated by Dorset Council, aiming to develop age-friendly communities that make Dorset a place where growing older means living better, and where every generation enjoys a good life.

This session, delivered by Cllr Matt Bell (Dorset Council Adult Social Care portfolio member) and Sarah Parsons (Ageing Well Programme Lead) will introduce the initiative and its eight areas of focus:  outdoor spaces and buildings; transportation; housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment; communication and information; and community support and health services.

A presentation will be followed by a Q&A, and a discussion exploring how parish and town councils already contribute to support for older people, and what more we could be doing.

USE THIS LINK to find out more about Age Friendly Dorset on the Dorset Council website.

USE THIS LINK TO REGISTER NOW

Clerks’ Café

Thursday 2 July | 11am - 12 noon | 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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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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Resources and recordings (where applicable) from previous events can be accessed through the articles below