Council Employee Development

Social media for councils: getting started

Fri 14 Nov 2025 9:30 -11:30
Online
£35.00

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

Data Protection & GDPR - Accountability and lawfulness (part 2)

Mon 17 Nov 2025 9:30
Online
£35.00

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

Social media for councils: advanced strategies

Tue 18 Nov 2025 9:30 -11:30
Online
£35.00

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

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The Role of Internal Audit

Wed 19 Nov 2025 10:00 -11:30
Zoom
£35.00

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)

Getting the most from local and regional media

Getting the most from local and regional media

Tue 25 Nov 2025 10:00 -12:00
Online
£35.00

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

Procurement

Procurement

Thu 27 Nov 2025 10:00
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This session is for offficers that are involved in procuring goods and services, preparing tenders, or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils.

Introduction to VAT (Free)

Introduction to VAT (Free)

Thu 4 Dec 2025 10:00

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.

Data Protection - Data subject rights and information security (part 3)

Data Protection - Data subject rights and information security (part 3)

Fri 5 Dec 2025 9:30
Zoom
£35.00

Part 3 of the GDPR training covers covers data subject rights and information security

Internal Controls

Internal Controls

Wed 10 Dec 2025 10:00
Online
£35.00

This session gives councillors and officers an understanding of the need for internal controls and how they work, with practical examples and case studies.

New Clerks' Finance (get second course free after you attend)

Tue 16 Dec 2025 10:00
Online
£35.00

This introductory session is for inexperienced clerks, deputy/assistant clerks and finance officers in their first few months and is designed to give them an overview of a council's year, along with a basic understanding of the RFO's role.


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Contact

Telephone: 01305 224460

Member Advice: advice@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
Member Training: training@dorset-aptc.gov.uk
General Enquiries: info@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

 

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