Councillor Development

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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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. 

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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. 

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Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors*

Mon 23 Mar 2026 18:00 -20:00
Zoom
£35 members

It’s important for all councillors to understand how data protection laws relate to their role - this is true for new as well as longer serving councillors.

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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?

Councillors: social media skills

Tue 14 Apr 2026 18:30
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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Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors*

Tue 28 Apr 2026 18:30 -20:30
Zoom
£35 members

It’s important for all councillors to understand how data protection laws relate to their role - this is true for new as well as longer serving councillors.

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Recruiting and retaining a more diverse pool of councillors

Fri 8 May 2026 10:00
Online
£35.00

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

Dealing with difficult people and conversations

Tue 12 May 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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Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors*

Tue 19 May 2026 18:30 -20:30
Zoom
£35 members

It’s important for all councillors to understand how data protection laws relate to their role - this is true for new as well as longer serving councillors.

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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)

Councillors: social media skills

Mon 29 Jun 2026 18:30
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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Data Protection & GDPR for Councillors*

Mon 29 Jun 2026 18:30 -20:30
Zoom
£35 members

It’s important for all councillors to understand how data protection laws relate to their role - this is true for new as well as longer serving councillors.

Woman chairing meeting

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. 

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.

Data Protection Essentials*

Data Protection Essentials*

E-Learning Course
£14.00

This e-learning course is for everyone as anyone who processes personal data must comply with data protection rules and follow good practice in data management. 


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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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