Councillor Development
Internal Controls
This session gives councillors and officers an understanding of the need for internal controls and how they work, with practical examples and case studies.
Code of Conduct & Standards in Public Life (early evening)
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.
Code of Conduct & Standards in Public Life (afternoon)
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.
Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
+++ Spaces limited book early +++
This a practical workshop to help you thrive in your council role.
Recruiting and retaining a more diverse pool of councillors
Recruiting passionate and engaged individuals to stand as councillors is becoming increasingly challenging.
Communicating with your community Part 2
Implementing effective community engagement and building a sustainable approach to getting your messages across to the public
Planning Enforcements and Appeals
What to do if you consider a bad / unlawful planning decision has been made.
Suitable for new to role councillors, refresher for existing and experienced councillors. Also beneficial for clerks and their teams where they have one.
Chairing an Effective Meeting
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.
Allotment Training | National Allotment Society
The National Allotment Society are your trainers and this event is being hosted by our colleagues at Somerset ALC. THIS COURSE IS OVER TWO DATES - Spaces limited to 30 book early.
Dealing with difficult people and conversations
In this session, there will discussions about practical techniques for managing difficult conversations and situations.
Finance for Councillors
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.
Freedom of Information for local councils: obligations, procedures and exemptions
This course examines the obligations of local councils regarding Freedom of Information (FOI)
Internal Controls
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 Councillor Essentials (afternoon)
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.
New Councillor Essentials (early evening)
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.
How councils can engage effectively with young people
In this session we explore what we actually mean by the term ‘young people’, what issues matter to different groups of younger people and how to effectively reach and engage them, both online and offline
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
