Councillor Development
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.
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.
Councillors: Data Protection Training
This session clarifies a councillor’s legal responsibilities to themself and the council
Communicating with your community Part 1
Creating a communications strategy
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.
Boosting Your Council's identity: how to promote your council effectively
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.
The Role of Internal Audit
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)
Councillors: social media skills
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."
Getting the most from local and regional media
In this session we will consider how to establish positive relationships with journalists and how to write impactful press releases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
