Changing Chairs (afternoon)
WATCH THE VIDEO: Changing Chairs
This concise training program equips local government councillors with essential skills for effectively chairing meetings through a 30-minute video followed by a 90-minute Zoom session, designed specifically for experienced councillors stepping into Chair or Vice Chair roles.
Format:
- Monthly sessions available (weekday and evening options maximum 5 participants) - if you wish to book the entire session just for your Clerk/Chair/Vice Chair we can block the other 3 spaces. Let us know where this is the case.
Resources:
- Post-course resource pack with hints and tips guidance
Pricing:
- £60 for Chair attendance
- £80 for Chair and Vice Chair attendance
- £100 for Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk attendance
This training consists of two parts:
Part One - pre-session viewing
View a video presentation of chairing hints and tips, with an overview of the role. The link to the recording will be sent two weeks prior to Part Two to enable you to view this at a time/date convenient to yourself. We would encourage you to have any questions at the ready for Part Two.
Part Two - online session
This session, led by Neil Wedge, DAPTC Chief Executive, is a recap on some of the main themes in the video, blended with an opportunity to get views from the group to the questions you have. It’s relaxed and aimed at helping you either get a refresher on chairing or provide an introduction to this important role in council.
Event Information
| Event Date | Mon 30 Jun 2025 14:00 |
| Event End Date | Mon 30 Jun 2025 15:30 |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Registered | 6 |
| Available Place | 0 |
| Price | £60.00 |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Councillor Development |
Speakers
Neil Wedge
County Officer & Chief Executive
Neil has lived in Dorset since 2019 having moved from the East Midlands where he has lived for the majority of his life. His main career was in property and banking for 25 years working all over the UK and latterly in London. After leaving the banking sector, a family friend suggested he consider applying for the clerk role in the market town where he and his family lived. He undertook that role for 5 years and gained the CiLCA qualification. The role was equally rewarding and frustrating but gave him an insight into town life he'd not seen.
In moving to Dorset an opportunity to join DAPTC came up, which enabled Neil to combine the experience gained in his main career with the very hands on role he undertook as a clerk.
Neil supports a number of courses provided by DAPTC to help clerks and councillors undertake their roles, as well as compliment some of the specialist trainers we use.
With a keen sense of humour - sessions he runs will be informative, interactive and fun.
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