Clerk Development

In association with Dorset SLCC, our annual one-day clerks' and officers' conference provides updates and discussions on a range of topical issues and networking opportunities. £30 per delegate (member council clerks/officers only).

Part 2 of the GDPR training covers how councils demonstrate accountability and lawfulness with UK GDPR legislation

This session deep dives into how councils demonstrate accountability with UK GDPR. 

National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system

This session deep dives into how councils demonstrate accountability with UK GDPR. 

Social media is a great tool for councils to use to improve their communication.

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)

Part 3 of the GDPR training covers covers data subject rights and information security

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

This session is for offficers that are involved in procuring goods and services, preparing tenders, or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils.

 Councils often use different social media platforms to connect with the community. 

This session is for clerks, finance staff and councillors. It explains how VAT rules affects local councils, whether they are VAT registered or reclaim VAT using Form VAT126.

In part one of the Data Protection for councils training we will cover the foundations , theory and core principles of UK GDPR legislation.

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)

This session deep dives into how councils demonstrate accountability with UK GDPR. 

Held online via Zoom. This is the delayed 2025 AGM for DAPTC and the first as a company limted by guarantee.

A crisis could strike at any point and be anything from flooding to a meeting going viral.

This session is for clerks, finance staff and councillors. It explains how VAT rules affects local councils, whether they are VAT registered or reclaim VAT using Form VAT126.

This session is for clerks, finance staff and councillors. It explains how VAT rules affects local councils, whether they are VAT registered or reclaim VAT using Form VAT126.

This session is for offficers that are involved in procuring goods and services, preparing tenders, or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils.

45 Minutes

Knowing how to respond in the event of a fire is vital in safeguarding your own safety, as well as your colleagues. Would you know what to do if the fire alarm sounded in your workplace right now? Develop your understanding through completion of this e-learning course.