{"id":2761,"date":"2026-06-30T17:29:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T16:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haptc.org.uk\/?post_type=news&p=2761"},"modified":"2026-09-30T11:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:37:30","slug":"member-training-and-events-bulletin","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/haptc.org.uk\/?news=member-training-and-events-bulletin","title":{"rendered":"Member Training and Events Bulletin"},"content":{"rendered":"

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All Training\/Events<\/a><\/strong> can be found on our website.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Welcome to our monthly Training Bulletin. The below courses are available over the next few months from our external providers, and a few in house sessions. We\u2019re looking forward to launching our new lunch and learn sessions, so keep your eyes peeled for those in the coming weeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Clerk Induction (online)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Over 2 sessions, both need to be attended<\/p>\n

Day 1 of 2 Thursday 9th<\/sup> July 10:00am-1:00pm<\/p>\n

Day 2 of 2 Thursday 16th<\/sup> July 10:00am-1:00pm<\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a350 per delegate, this covers both sessions<\/p>\n

To book: email <\/strong>nikki@haptc.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This training provides an introduction to the key responsibilities of local councillors, covering council policies and procedures, meetings, agendas and minutes, the roles of councillors and chairmen, employment matters, and relevant legislation. It also offers practical guidance on council finance and what to do before, during and after meetings, while providing opportunities to share experiences, develop problem-solving skills, access support and resources, and become familiar with common council terminology and jargon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To book any of the following training session please email katie@haptc.org.uk<\/a> copying-in your delegates. PLEASE PROVIDE THEIR NAME, ROLE AND PHONE NUMBER.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All sessions are offered online.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Training sessions offered by Yorkshire ALC<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What you need to know, about making a Definite Map Modification Order (DMMO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335\u00a0per delegate
\nWednesday 10 June 1.30pm \u2013 3.00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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An Introduction to the Planning System, Andrew Towlerton, Planning Consultant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335 per delegate
\nTuesday 23 June 6.30pm \u2013 8.00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Getting to Grips with Asset Management – John Fagan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335 per delegate<\/p>\n

Wednesday 8 July, 9.30am to 11.00am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Managing Projects for Town and Parish Councils – Lewis Anderson, PSLCC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a345 per delegate<\/p>\n

Thursday 9 July, 6.30pm to 8.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is the benefit of Committees\/Sub-Committees and Working Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335 per delegate
\nTuesday 21 July, 6.30pm to 8.00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Filling a council vacancy when a councillor leaves office<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335 per delegate<\/p>\n

Tuesday 28 July,10.00am to 11.30am<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Handover to a Clerk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335 per delegate<\/p>\n

Wednesday 29 July, 6.30pm to 8.00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Managing Capability and how to go forward with Employees<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335 per delegate<\/p>\n

Thursday 30 July, 6.30pm to 8.00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preparing Lawful Agendas and Good Practice Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335 per delegate<\/p>\n

Wednesday 19 August, 1.30pm to 3.00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to complete and manage financial risk assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a325 per delegate<\/p>\n

Tuesday 25 August, 10.00am to 11.00am<\/strong><\/p>\n

Planning \u2013 Enforcement and Appeals, Andrew Towlerton, Planning Consultant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335 per delegate<\/p>\n

Wednesday 9 September 6.30pm to 8.00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Powers, Policies and Procedures – understanding powers, and having the right policies and procedures in place<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335 per delegate<\/p>\n

Wednesday 16 September, 1.30pm to 3.00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Understanding Charity Trustees and the Council\u2019s Role<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335 per delegate<\/p>\n

Tuesday 22 September, 6.30pm to 8.00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Employment Law Update<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a315 per delegate<\/p>\n

Wednesday 23 September, 10.00am to 11.00am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Training sessions offered by Parkinsons Partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click the links to read more information on these courses from our website<\/em><\/p>\n

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Procurement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday 16th July 2026 at 10:00am to 11:30am<\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335<\/p>\n

Finance for Councillors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday 22nd September at 10:00am to 11:30am<\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335<\/p>\n

Internal Controls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 30 September at\u00a010:00am to 11:30am<\/p>\n

Cost: \u00a335<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Nimble On-Demand Training sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click on the session for more details \u2013 all courses are on demand from Nimble and cost \u00a317 per delegate. Contact <\/em><\/strong>Katie@haptc.org.uk<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>for bookings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Anti-bribery Essentials<\/a><\/strong> \u00a0Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Bullying & Harassment Essentials<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Customer Services Essentials<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber Security Awareness Phishing<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber Security Awareness Password Management<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber Security Awareness Video Conferencing<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Data Protection Essentials GDPR<\/strong><\/a> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Dementia Awareness<\/a> <\/strong>Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Display Screen Equipment Workstation Assessments<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental Awareness Essentials<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Equality Diversity & Inclusion<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Fire Safety Essentials<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

First Aid Essentials<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Freedom of Information<\/a><\/strong> click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Health & Safety<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Home Working Essentials<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Human Factors Essentials<\/a><\/strong> click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Information Security Awareness<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Introduction to Parish, Town & Community Councils for new Councillors<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Introduction to Planning for Parish, Town & Community Councils<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Leadership in Challenging Situations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Modern Slavery Essentials<\/a><\/u><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Neurodiversity at work Essentials<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

New Councillor Induction\/Introduction to Parish, Town & Community Councils<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Personal Safety Essentials<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Resilience<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Respectful and Positive Social Media for Councils and Councillors<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Slips and Trips Essentials<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Standards in Public Life<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stress Management<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Team Leadership Essentials<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Time Management Essentials<\/a><\/strong> Click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Unconscious Bias Essentials<\/a><\/strong> click here for demo<\/a><\/p>\n

Understanding Precepts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Breakthrough Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n

COURSES AVAILABLE FOR WHOLE COUNCIL ONLY, NOT INDIVIDUALS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a3495 +VAT, includes a prior call with the clerk to tailor to the council\u2019s needs:<\/em><\/p>\n

Leadership in challenging situations for Councils and Councillors<\/a><\/p>\n

Resilience and Emotional Intelligence for Councils and Councillors<\/a><\/p>\n

Respectful positive social media for Councils and Councillors<\/a><\/p>\n

Improving internal Council communications<\/a><\/p>\n

Creating accessible Council documents and content across different media<\/a><\/p>\n

Equality diversity and inclusion for Councils<\/a><\/p>\n

Please email Katie@HAPTC.org.uk<\/a> for further information or bookings.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The following sessions by breakthrough communications are \u00a335 per delegate and are at specific times and dates with an online speaker. Please contact Katie@haptc.org.uk<\/a> for booking information.<\/p>\n

Council Communications and Community Engagement courses<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Communicating with your community; Part 1 creating a communications strategy; Part 2 engaging<\/a><\/p>\n

How to recruit and retain a more diverse pool of local Councillors<\/a><\/p>\n

How councils can more effectively engage with young people in their communities<\/a><\/p>\n

Dealing with local and regional media<\/a><\/p>\n

Crisis communications for local Councils<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Media and Digital Communications Courses<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Social media for Councils: getting started; using Facebook; creating an effective social media strategy and getting the fundamentals right<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media for Councils: advanced strategies and tactics across multiple platforms<\/a><\/p>\n

Councillors\u2019 social media skills<\/a><\/p>\n

Canva \u2013 2 sessions: Part 1 Getting Started; Part 2 Advanced<\/a><\/p>\n

Interpersonal Skills Courses<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Councillors: Chairing meetings effectively<\/a><\/p>\n

Dealing with difficult people and conversations<\/a><\/p>\n

Data Protection and FOI courses<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Data Protection for councils \u2013 Part 1 foundations & theory;
\nPart 2 accountability & Lawfulness;
\nPart 3 data subject rights & information security<\/a> p<\/em>lease specify which session(s<\/em>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Freedom of information for Councils<\/a><\/p>\n

Councillors: Data Protection Training<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cancellations<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are unable to attend a training session and do not cancel the registration, the council will be charged. Therefore, please cancel your booking as soon as you realise you will be unable to attend; this will allow someone else to take the place<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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