Events: online and in-person

As part of its training offer, DAPTC holds online and in-person events in the form of webinars, meetings and conferences.

Webinars, under the banner of Working Togther Webinars (WTW) tend to be free events with no limit on who can attend. DAPTC holds WTW with Dorset Council and other relevant parties to brief parish and town councils about key changes, projects and initiatives that will affect lives in Dorset. They may simply provide information or include an ask for action - it all depends on the topic. The WTW with Dorset Council often provide an opportunity to engage with Dorset Council officers, elected members and other specialist experts.
To find out more about the purpose of Working Together Webinars, WATCH THIS 1 MINUTE VIDEO on Vimeo.

Conferences are in-person events which tend to be orientated around councillors or clerks and employees although at times, depending on the subject matter, they may be for everyone. These events attract a fee - just like training courses - to cover costs and refreshments as conferences run from morning through to mid-afternoon.

What if I can't attend an event?
DAPTC will publish any resources from events as soon as possible, in an article similar to those below. Webinars are recorded when possible and uploaded like resources for those that can't make it on the day.

Parish Networking Event

Wednesday 15 July | 7pm - 8:30pm | Leigh Village Hall

In-person events aimed at smaller parish councils in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking at venues around the county.

These 90-minute DAPTC hosted events are suitable for clerks, officers, employees and councillors. Generally, the format will be 45 minutes of presentations followed by 45 minutes of discussion and networking. Subject matters will be relevant to all local councils in Dorset but the focus will be particularly for smaller parish councils.

These events are for information only and are not part of any wider area-based governance.

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Home Office webinar on Martyn's Law

Monday 20 July | 2:30 - 3:30pm | Online via Teams

This webinar will provide more information on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, will be of direct interest to parish and town councils and will cover the following points:

• Provide an overview of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
• Outline what it means for premises and events in scope
• Provide an update on the Home Office Section 27 Statutory Guidance and on the Security Industry Authority’s proposed approach to regulation
• Allow time for a Q&A session

Helpful materials (recommended reading before the webinar)

• Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - Statutory Guidance on GOV.UK
• Martyn’s Law Resources Page (including infographics and animated videos) on website ProtectUK
• Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 - full text of the Act on legislation.gov.uk
• Security Industry Authority (SIA) website for updates and information on GOV.UK

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

Background information is included in the Home Office Invite (PDF) along with the Teams link.

Clerks’ Café

Tuesday 28 July | 4 - 5pm | Online via Zoom

Online events aimed at clerks of smaller parish councils and parish meetings in Dorset, providing topical updates and opportunities for networking.

These 1-hour DAPTC hosted Zoom events will be split into 2 - 3 segments including the latest news and updates, presentations, and discussion/networking. Subject matters will be relevant to all local councils in Dorset but the focus will be particularly for smaller parish councils and parish meetings.

These events are for information only and are not part of any wider area-based governance.

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Resources and recordings (where applicable) from previous events can be accessed through the articles below