Councillor Development

This session is part of the New Councillor Induction Programme which is an ideal introduction to parish and town council life. Suitable too for returning councillors wanting a refresher on the same topic this course can be completed as a standalone session.

In this session we explore how you can build effective two-way relationships with journalists, how to write effective press releases and how to get regular coverage in your local and regional media.

This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council’s finances.

Discover the tools, strategies and techniques needed to better promote your own messages but also to better respond to the voices within your local community.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

Ideal for new councillors taking up their roles after the May 2024 election or for returning councillors wanting a refresher course. This course may benefit new to role clerks and members of their team where they have one.

This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council’s finances.

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

This session is for people who have never used Canva before. We will go through the basics and show you how to get the most out of the free version. Our goal is to get you started with Canva and to help your Council to communicate better.

This course looks at what requirements and obligations local councils have when it comes to Freedom of Information.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

Ideal for new councillors taking up their roles after the May 2024 election or for returning councillors wanting a refresher course. This course may benefit new to role clerks and members of their team where they have one.

In this session we explore practical techniques to manage difficult conversations and situations in a council environment.

In this session we walk you through the essential ways to get the most out of key social media platforms as a local councillor, what issues to be mindful of, and we provide top tips to engage with your residents.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

This session is for experienced Canva users.

During the session we will focus on the advanced features of Canva, showing you how your Council can get more out of this online graphic design tool.

Working Together Webinars are a way of both unitary councils engaging parish and town councils about key consultations and projects.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

Ideal for existing councillors wanting a refresher on the subject, or for new councillors getting used to why interests need to be declared and the best way to do it.

Discover why standards and the Code of Conduct exist, what is required under the NOLAN principles, how poor conduct impacts councils and understand why interests have to be declared.

Ideal for existing councillors wanting a refresher on the subject, or for new councillors getting used to why interests need to be declared and the best way to do it.

Discover why standards and the Code of Conduct exist, what is required under the NOLAN principles, how poor conduct impacts councils and understand why interests have to be declared.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

This session is for people who have never used Canva before. We will go through the basics and show you how to get the most out of the free version. Our goal is to get you started with Canva and to help your Council to communicate better.

Ideal for new councillors taking up their roles after the May 2024 election or for returning councillors wanting a refresher course. This course may benefit new to role clerks and members of their team where they have one.

For clerks, finance staff and councillors from councils that are not VAT registered, but reclaim VAT using Form VAT126.

This session is part of the New Councillor Induction Programme which is an ideal introduction to parish and town council life. Suitable too for returning councillors wanting a refresher on the same topic this course can be completed as a standalone session.

Learn how to create a public communications strategy that supports the delivery of your council’s priorities, aims and objectives.

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. 

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. 

Ideal for new councillors taking up their roles after the May 2024 election or for returning councillors wanting a refresher course. This course may benefit new to role clerks and members of their team where they have one.

This session is for experienced Canva users.

During the session we will focus on the advanced features of Canva, showing you how your Council can get more out of this online graphic design tool.

Discover the tools, strategies and techniques needed to better promote your own messages but also to better respond to the voices within your local community.

In this session we explore practical techniques to manage difficult conversations and situations in a council environment.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

Ideal for new councillors taking up their roles after the May 2024 election or for returning councillors wanting a refresher course. This course may benefit new to role clerks and members of their team where they have one.

This session is part of the New Councillor Induction Programme which is an ideal introduction to parish and town council life. Suitable too for returning councillors wanting a refresher on the same topic this course can be completed as a standalone session.

This session is part of the New Councillor Induction Programme which is an ideal introduction to parish and town council life. Suitable too for returning councillors wanting a refresher on the same topic this course can be completed as a standalone session.

In this session we walk you through the essential ways to get the most out of key social media platforms as a local councillor, what issues to be mindful of, and we provide top tips to engage with your residents.

This session takes participants through the detail of preparing for a crisis no matter what form it may take, passing on expert tips and guidance on being as prepared as you can be should the worst happen.

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

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

In the afternoon we are running Changing Chairs training for new chairs from 12.30pm until 2pm. If you would like to also attend this, please click HERE for information and to make a booking.

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. 

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand,  The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

This session will help you understand your legal obligations to yourself and to your council and how to get things right. as well as introducing Freedom of Information and what this means for councillors.

This course looks at what requirements and obligations local councils have when it comes to Freedom of Information.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand, 

The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.

Being a newly elected or co-opted councillor can Initially be quite daunting and difficult to understand,  The New Councillor Induction Programme will give new councillors a good introduction to parish and town life.