Council Employee Development
Budgeting
This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.
A basic introduction to planning
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.
Examples of recent feedback from delegates attending this course:
“This was a good refresher for me, packed with useful information and with excellent examples”
“Presentation was very clear and didn’t presume any prior knowledge. The trainer was happy to take questions throughout”
“Useful summaries on all aspects”
“Andrew’s delivery of the information was the best I have attended so far, clear, informative with memorable examples that make the principles stick in the mind”
Planning Enforcements and Appeals
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.
Data Protection - Data subject rights and information security (part 3)
In this session we consider how to deal with data subject rights requests, including Subject Access Requests (SARs).
Allotment Training | National Allotment Society
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.
Dealing with difficult people and conversations
In this session, there will discussions about practical techniques for managing difficult conversations and situations.
Freedom of Information for local councils: obligations, procedures and exemptions
This course examines the obligations of local councils regarding Freedom of Information (FOI)
Internal Controls
This session gives councillors and officers an understanding of the need for internal controls and how they work, with practical examples and case studies.
Canva Part 2 - Advanced
Part 2 of Canva training shows how your Council can get more out of Canva, for instance, creating complex designs and a brand for your Council.
Data Protection & GDPR - Foundations & theory (part 1)
This introductory session walks councils through the theory and core principles of UK GDPR and other relevant legislation.
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
