Clerk Development

Getting the most from local and regional media

Getting the most from local and regional media

Tue 24 Feb 2026 9:30 -11:30
Online
£35.00

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

Procurement

Procurement

Tue 24 Feb 2026 10:00

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

Social media for councils: advanced strategies

Thu 26 Feb 2026 10:00 -12:00
Online
£35.00

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

Introduction to VAT (Free)

Introduction to VAT (Free)

Thu 26 Feb 2026 10:00

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.

Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory

Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory

Mon 2 Mar 2026 13:00 -15:00
Zoom
£35.00

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

New Clerks' Finance (get second course free after you attend)

Tue 3 Mar 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

This introductory session is for inexperienced clerks, deputy/assistant clerks and finance officers in their first few months and is designed to give them an overview of a council's year, along with a basic understanding of the RFO's role.

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The Role of Internal Audit

Wed 4 Mar 2026 10:00
Zoom
£35.00

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)

Data Protection & GDPR Part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness

Mon 9 Mar 2026 13:00 -15:00
Online
£35.00

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

Crisis Communications for Local Councils

Tue 17 Mar 2026 10:00 -12:00
Online
£35.00

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

Introduction to VAT (Free)

Introduction to VAT (Free)

Tue 24 Mar 2026 10:00

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.

VAT - Partial Exemption

Tue 14 Apr 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

For clerks, finance staff and councillors of councils that lease or hire out land and buildings such as village halls, community centres, meeting rooms, sports facilities or markets, who need to understand when their council is at risk of not being able to reclaim VAT.

Essential for any council contemplating major building projects, or incurring significant expenditure on running these facilities.

Introduction to VAT (Free)

Introduction to VAT (Free)

Thu 16 Apr 2026 10:00

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.

Procurement

Procurement

Thu 23 Apr 2026 10:00

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

VAT - Partial Exemption

Thu 2 Jul 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

For clerks, finance staff and councillors of councils that lease or hire out land and buildings such as village halls, community centres, meeting rooms, sports facilities or markets, who need to understand when their council is at risk of not being able to reclaim VAT.

Essential for any council contemplating major building projects, or incurring significant expenditure on running these facilities.

Fire Safety Essentials

Fire Safety Essentials

Self-paced
Online
£14.00

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.


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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

 

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