Council Employee Development
How councils can engage effectively with young people
In this session we explore what we actually mean by the term ‘young people’, what issues matter to different groups of younger people and how to effectively reach and engage them, both online and offline
Budgeting
This session is aimed at officers of parish & town councils, who are involved in preparing and monitoring their council's budgets.
Communicating with your community Part 1
Creating a communications strategy
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.
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.
Social media for councils: getting started
Social media is a great tool for councils to use to improve their communication.
Data Protection & GDPR - Accountability and lawfulness (part 2)
This session deep dives into how councils demonstrate accountability with UK GDPR.
Social media for councils: advanced strategies
Councils often use different social media platforms to connect with the community.
The Role of Internal Audit
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)
Getting the most from local and regional media
In this session we will consider how to establish positive relationships with journalists and how to write impactful press releases.
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
