Councillor Development

Dealing with difficult people and conversations

Tue 27 Jan 2026 10:00 -12:00
Online
£35.00

In this session, there will discussions about practical techniques for managing difficult conversations and situations.

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The Role of Internal Audit

Wed 28 Jan 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)

Communicating with your community Part 1

Communicating with your community Part 1

Mon 2 Feb 2026 10:00
Zoom
£35.00

Communicating with your community (Part 1)

Councillors: social media skills

Mon 2 Feb 2026 18:30 -20:30
Online
£35.00

It has never been more important for councillors to understand social media.

Recent feedback on this course: "It was good to get an overview about potential use of social media by Councils and Councillors. Real examples and the interactive nature of the course really helped me."

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Dorset Council Town & Parish Council Forum (in-person)

Tue 3 Feb 2026 10:00 -12:30

In-person forum covering matters affecting planning and building control in Dorset. 

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Dorset Council Town & Parish Council Forum (virtual)

Tue 3 Feb 2026 14:30 -16:30

Virtual forum covering matters affecting planning and building control in Dorset. 

Dealing with difficult people and conversations

Wed 4 Feb 2026 10:00 -12:00
Online
£35.00

In this session, there will discussions about practical techniques for managing difficult conversations and situations.

Data protection training for parish and town councillors

Data protection training for parish and town councillors

Mon 16 Feb 2026 18:00 -20:00
Zoom
£35.00

Councillors training: Data protection training for parish and town councillors

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The Role of Internal Audit

Wed 18 Feb 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)

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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)

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Recruiting and retaining a more diverse pool of councillors

Thu 5 Mar 2026 13:00 -15:00
Online
£35.00

Recruiting passionate and engaged individuals to stand as councillors is becoming increasingly challenging.

Dealing with difficult people and conversations

Wed 11 Mar 2026 10:00 -12:00
Online
£35.00

In this session, there will discussions about practical techniques for managing difficult conversations and situations.

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DAPTC Annual General Meeting

Sat 14 Mar 2026 10:00 -12:00
Zoom
Free

Held online via Zoom. This is the delayed 2025 AGM for DAPTC and the first as a company limted by guarantee.

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Chairing an Effective Meeting

Mon 16 Mar 2026 18:00 -20:00
Zoom
£60.00

Interesting and informative training for new chairs and vice chairs to council and committees, councillors considering the role of chair or as a refresher for those with more experience. 

Data protection training for parish and town councillors

Data protection training for parish and town councillors

Mon 23 Mar 2026 18:00 -20:00
Zoom
£35.00

Councillors training: Data protection training for parish and town councillors

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Chairing an Effective Meeting

Mon 20 Jul 2026 18:00 -20:00
Zoom
£60.00

Interesting and informative training for new chairs and vice chairs to council and committees, councillors considering the role of chair or as a refresher for those with more experience. 


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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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