Event Calendar

Communicating with your community Part 1

Online

Creating a communications strategy

Councillors: Data Protection Training

Online

This session clarifies a councillor’s legal responsibilities to themself and the council

Introduction to VAT (Free)

Hybrid Zoom Meeting

This session is for clerks, finance staff and councillors. It explains how VAT rules affects local councils, whether they are VAT registered or reclaim VAT using Form VAT126.

Code of Conduct & Standards in Public Life (afternoon)

Online

Ideal for existing councillors wanting a refresher on the subject, or for new councillors getting used to why interests need to be declared and the best way to do it.

Discover why standards and the Code of Conduct exist, what is required under the NOLAN principles, how poor conduct impacts councils and understand why interests have to be declared.

An intermediate understanding of the planning system

Zoom

NEW FOR 2025

This session builds on the Basic Introduction to Planning webinar and covers some of the more specialised aspects of the planning system as well as looking at some aspects in more detail.

Boosting Your Council's identity: how to promote your council effectively

Online

This session will explore what brand identity means for parish and town councils, why it matters, and how to create a clear and consistent identity that reflects your council’s purpose and values. 

Social media for councils: getting started

Online

Social media is a great tool for councils to use to improve their communication.