Council Employee Development
Boosting Your Council's identity: how to promote your council effectively
This session will explore what brand identity means for parish and town councils, why it matters, and how to create a clear and consistent identity that reflects your council’s purpose and values.
An intermediate understanding of the planning system
NEW FOR 2025
This session builds on the Basic Introduction to Planning webinar and covers some of the more specialised aspects of the planning system as well as looking at some aspects in more detail.
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.
Social media for councils: advanced strategies
Councils often use different social media platforms to connect with the community.
Data Protection & GDPR: Part 2
This session deep dives into how councils demonstrate accountability with UK GDPR.
Budgeting
This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.
Canva Part 1 - Getting Started
Canva is a design tool that can be used for free. It allows you to quickly create posters, newsletters, and other physical documents.
Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
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This a practical workshop to help you thrive in your council role.
Recruiting and retaining a more diverse pool of councillors
Recruiting passionate and engaged individuals to stand as councillors is becoming increasingly challenging.
Communicating with your community Part 2
Implementing effective community engagement and building a sustainable approach to getting your messages across to the public
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
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm
