Councillor Development
Listed below are courses in a number of different formats for councillors of parish and town councils across Dorset. We provide online, e-learning and in person training as well as events to network at. Take a look from the schedule below and make sure you check with your clerk to make sure you haven't spent the entire training budget!
If your council wish to bulk purchase e-learning modules do get in touch. If you would like to discuss the delivery of one of the courses for the whole council, please call on 01305 224460 and we can discuss what your are looking to do.
Prices listed apply for DAPTC member councils only.
Non DAPTC member councils are welcome to book a place for double the price shown against the training.
It has never been more important for councillors to understand social media.
Recent feedback on this course: "It was good to get an overview about potential use of social media by Councils and Councillors. Real examples and the interactive nature of the course really helped me."
| Event Date | Thu 20 Nov 2025 18:30 |
| Event End Date | Thu 20 Nov 2025 20:30 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | Councillor Development |
In this session we will consider how to establish positive relationships with journalists and how to write impactful press releases.
| Event Date | Tue 25 Nov 2025 10:00 |
| Event End Date | Tue 25 Nov 2025 12:00 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | Clerk Development, Council Employee Development, Councillor Development |
This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council’s finances.
| Event Date | Tue 25 Nov 2025 10:00 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | Councillor Development, Finance Training |
Interesting and informative training for new chairs and vice chairs to council and committees, councillors considering the role of chair or as a refresher for those with more experience.
| Event Date | Thu 4 Dec 2025 10:00 |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available Place | 6 |
| Price | £60.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Councillor Development |
Interesting and informative training for new chairs and vice chairs to council and committees, councillors considering the role of chair or as a refresher for those with more experience.
| Event Date | Thu 4 Dec 2025 18:00 |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available Place | 6 |
| Price | £60.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Councillor Development |
For parish and town councillors with less than one years’ experience.
Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand,
The New Councillor Essentials will give delegates a good introduction to parish and town life.
| Event Date | Mon 8 Dec 2025 14:00 |
| Event End Date | Mon 8 Dec 2025 16:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Mon 8 Dec 2025 12:00 |
| Capacity | 10 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available Place | 10 |
| Price | £60 for members |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Councillor Development |
For parish and town councillors with less than one years’ experience.
Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand,
The New Councillor Essentials will give delegates a good introduction to parish and town life.
| Event Date | Mon 8 Dec 2025 18:00 |
| Event End Date | Mon 8 Dec 2025 20:00 |
| Cut Off Date | Fri 5 Dec 2025 17:00 |
| Capacity | 10 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available Place | 10 |
| Price | £60 members |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Councillor Development |
This session gives councillors and officers an understanding of the need for internal controls and how they work, with practical examples and case studies.
| Event Date | Wed 10 Dec 2025 10:00 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | Councillor Development, Clerk Development, Council Employee Development |
This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council’s finances.
| Event Date | Thu 11 Dec 2025 10:00 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | Councillor Development, Finance Training |
This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council’s finances.
| Event Date | Thu 29 Jan 2026 18:30 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | Councillor Development, Finance Training |
This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council’s finances.
| Event Date | Tue 10 Feb 2026 10:00 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Price | £35.00 |
| Location | Online |
| Categories | Councillor Development, Finance Training |
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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
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm
