Councillor Development

This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.

This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.

This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.

This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.

This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.

This course examines the obligations of local councils regarding Freedom of Information (FOI).

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

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

Creating a communications strategy

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.

This session clarifies a councillor’s legal responsibilities to themself and the council

This webinar provides a clear explanation of what Assertion 10 involves and offers actionable steps for councils to meet the new standards effectively and confidently.

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.

This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.

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. 

In this session, there will discussions about practical techniques for managing difficult conversations and situations.

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.

Ideal for new councillors recently in roles, or for returning councillors wanting a refresher course. This course may benefit new to role clerks and members of their team where they have one.

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. 

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.

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.

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."

NEW FOR 2025

This session builds on the Basic Introduction to Planning webinar and covers some of the more specialised aspects of the planning system as well as looking at some aspects in more detail.

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

This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.

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.

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.

+++  Spaces limited book early +++

This a practical workshop to help you thrive in your council role.

Recruiting passionate and engaged individuals to stand as councillors is becoming increasingly challenging.

Implementing effective community engagement and building a sustainable approach to getting your messages across to the public

This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.

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.

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. 

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.

In this session, there will discussions about practical techniques for managing difficult conversations and situations.

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.

This course examines the obligations of local councils regarding Freedom of Information (FOI)

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

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.

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.

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

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.

This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.

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. 

This session clarifies a councillor’s legal responsibilities to themself and the council

Creating a communications strategy

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.

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.

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. 

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)