Clerk Development

For councillors and officers that want to understand the role of the internal auditor and how to appoint one. (Please note, this is NOT a training session for people who want to undertake internal audits)

Communicating with your community (Part 1)

In-person forum covering matters affecting planning and building control in Dorset. 

In association with Dorset SLCC, our annual one-day clerks' and officers' conference provides updates and discussions on a range of topical issues and networking opportunities. £30 per delegate (member council clerks/officers only).

Part 2 of the GDPR training covers how councils demonstrate accountability and lawfulness with UK GDPR legislation

This session deep dives into how councils demonstrate accountability with UK GDPR. 

For councillors and officers that want to understand the role of the internal auditor and how to appoint one. (Please note, this is NOT a training session for people who want to undertake internal audits)

In this session we will consider how to establish positive relationships with journalists and how to write impactful press releases.

 Councils often use different social media platforms to connect with the community. 

In part one of the Data Protection for councils training we will cover the foundations , theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.

This session deep dives into how councils demonstrate accountability with UK GDPR. 

A crisis could strike at any point and be anything from flooding to a meeting going viral.

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.

45 Minutes

Knowing how to respond in the event of a fire is vital in safeguarding your own safety, as well as your colleagues. Would you know what to do if the fire alarm sounded in your workplace right now? Develop your understanding through completion of this e-learning course.