Clerk Development

Data Protection & GDPR Part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness

Data Protection & GDPR Part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness

Mon 9 Mar 2026 13:00
Zoom
£35.00

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

 

Year End & Transparency - Councils under £25,000

Thu 12 Mar 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

For officers who want to understand how to prepare their council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return and comply with the requirements of the audit process.

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Probation Periods

Thu 12 Mar 2026 14:00 -15:00
Online
FREE

Preparing for six-month unfair dismissal protection. Probation periods are often misunderstood — and that’s where many employers get caught out. 

Year End & Transparency - Councils under £25,000

Tue 17 Mar 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

For officers who want to understand how to prepare their council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return and comply with the requirements of the audit process.

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.

Income and expenditure accounts (for larger councils)

Income and expenditure accounts (for larger councils)

Thu 19 Mar 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

This session is for officers who want to understand how to prepare their council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return on an income and expenditure basis (mandatory for councils regularly spending over £200,000) and comply with the requirements of the audit process.

Data Protection & GDPR Part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security

Data Protection & GDPR Part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security

Thu 19 Mar 2026 13:00
Zoom
£35.00

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

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Closing the Gaps in H&S

Thu 26 Mar 2026 14:00 -15:00
Online
FREE

Preventing costly Health & Safety failures. Are you confident your council is safe – or are you one incident away from a costly disaster?

Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory

Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory

Mon 13 Apr 2026 10:30
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.

Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory

Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory

Mon 13 Apr 2026 18:30
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.

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.

Social media for councils: getting started

Thu 16 Apr 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

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

Data Protection & GDPR Part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness

Data Protection & GDPR Part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness

Mon 20 Apr 2026 13:30
Zoom
£35.00

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

 

Social media for councils: advanced strategies

Wed 22 Apr 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

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

Data Protection & GDPR Part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security

Data Protection & GDPR Part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security

Mon 27 Apr 2026 10:30
Zoom
£35.00

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

Data Protection & GDPR Part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness

Data Protection & GDPR Part 2: Accountability & Lawfulness

Thu 7 May 2026 18:30
Zoom
£35.00

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

 

Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory

Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory

Mon 11 May 2026 13:30
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.

Crisis Communications for Local Councils

Wed 13 May 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

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

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The Role of Internal Audit

Wed 3 Jun 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 1: Foundations & Theory

Data Protection & GDPR Part 1: Foundations & Theory

Mon 8 Jun 2026 10:30
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.

Social media for councils: getting started

Thu 11 Jun 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

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

Getting the most from local and regional media

Getting the most from local and regional media

Tue 16 Jun 2026 9:30
Online
£35.00

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

Data Protection & GDPR Part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security

Data Protection & GDPR Part 3: Data Subject Rights & Information Security

Mon 22 Jun 2026 10:30
Zoom
£35.00

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

Social media for councils: advanced strategies

Thu 25 Jun 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

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

Standards in Public Life

Standards in Public Life

E-Learning Course
£16.00

60/70 minutes


This module is designed to support those elected or co-opted and/or working in local councils, to understand the principles of conduct expected of all councillors.

Fire Safety Essentials

Fire Safety Essentials

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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