Member Training and Events Bulletin

 

 

All Training/Events can be found on our website.

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’re looking forward to launching our new lunch and learn sessions, so keep your eyes peeled for those in the coming weeks.

New Clerk Induction (online)

Over 2 sessions, both need to be attended

Day 1 of 2 Thursday 9^th July 10:00am-1:00pm

Day 2 of 2 Thursday 16^th July 10:00am-1:00pm

Cost: £50 per delegate, this covers both sessions

To book: email nikki@haptc.org.uk

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.

To book any of the following training session please email katie@haptc.org.uk copying-in your delegates. PLEASE PROVIDE THEIR NAME, ROLE AND PHONE NUMBER.

All sessions are offered online.

Training sessions offered by Yorkshire ALC

What you need to know, about making a Definite Map Modification Order (DMMO)

Cost: £35 per delegate
Wednesday 10 June 1.30pm – 3.00pm

 

An Introduction to the Planning System, Andrew Towlerton, Planning Consultant

Cost: £35 per delegate
Tuesday 23 June 6.30pm – 8.00pm

 

Getting to Grips with Asset Management – John Fagan

Cost: £35 per delegate

Wednesday 8 July, 9.30am to 11.00am

 

 

Managing Projects for Town and Parish Councils – Lewis Anderson, PSLCC

Cost: £45 per delegate

Thursday 9 July, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

 

What is the benefit of Committees/Sub-Committees and Working Groups

Cost: £35 per delegate
Tuesday 21 July, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

 

Filling a council vacancy when a councillor leaves office

Cost: £35 per delegate

Tuesday 28 July,10.00am to 11.30am

 

Handover to a Clerk

Cost: £35 per delegate

Wednesday 29 July, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

Managing Capability and how to go forward with Employees

Cost: £35 per delegate

Thursday 30 July, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

 

Preparing Lawful Agendas and Good Practice Minutes

Cost: £35 per delegate

Wednesday 19 August, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

 

How to complete and manage financial risk assessments

Cost: £25 per delegate

Tuesday 25 August, 10.00am to 11.00am

Planning – Enforcement and Appeals, Andrew Towlerton, Planning Consultant

Cost: £35 per delegate

Wednesday 9 September 6.30pm to 8.00pm

Powers, Policies and Procedures – understanding powers, and having the right policies and procedures in place

Cost: £35 per delegate

Wednesday 16 September, 1.30pm to 3.00pm

 

Understanding Charity Trustees and the Council’s Role

Cost: £35 per delegate

Tuesday 22 September, 6.30pm to 8.00pm

 

Employment Law Update

Cost: £15 per delegate

Wednesday 23 September, 10.00am to 11.00am

Training sessions offered by Parkinsons Partnership

Click the links to read more information on these courses from our website

 

Procurement

Thursday 16th July 2026 at 10:00am to 11:30am

Cost: £35

Finance for Councillors

Tuesday 22nd September at 10:00am to 11:30am

Cost: £35

Internal Controls

Wednesday, 30 September at 10:00am to 11:30am

Cost: £35

Nimble On-Demand Training sessions

Click on the session for more details – all courses are on demand from Nimble and cost £17 per delegate. Contact Katie@haptc.org.uk for bookings

Anti-bribery Essentials  Click here for demo

Bullying & Harassment Essentials Click here for demo

Customer Services Essentials Click here for demo

Cyber Security Awareness Phishing Click here for demo

Cyber Security Awareness Password Management Click here for demo

Cyber Security Awareness Video Conferencing Click here for demo

Data Protection Essentials GDPR Click here for demo

Dementia Awareness Click here for demo

Display Screen Equipment Workstation Assessments Click here for demo

Environmental Awareness Essentials Click here for demo

Equality Diversity & Inclusion Click here for demo

Fire Safety Essentials Click here for demo

First Aid Essentials  Click here for demo

Freedom of Information click here for demo

Health & Safety Click here for demo

Home Working Essentials Click here for demo

Human Factors Essentials click here for demo

Information Security Awareness Click here for demo

Introduction to Parish, Town & Community Councils for new Councillors

Introduction to Planning for Parish, Town & Community Councils

Leadership in Challenging Situations

Modern Slavery Essentials Click here for demo

Neurodiversity at work Essentials  Click here for demo

New Councillor Induction/Introduction to Parish, Town & Community Councils

Personal Safety Essentials Click here for demo

Resilience Click here for demo

Respectful and Positive Social Media for Councils and Councillors

Slips and Trips Essentials  Click here for demo

Standards in Public Life

Stress Management Click here for demo

Team Leadership Essentials Click here for demo

Time Management Essentials Click here for demo

Unconscious Bias Essentials click here for demo

Understanding Precepts

Breakthrough Communications

COURSES AVAILABLE FOR WHOLE COUNCIL ONLY, NOT INDIVIDUALS

£495 +VAT, includes a prior call with the clerk to tailor to the council’s needs:

Leadership in challenging situations for Councils and Councillors

Resilience and Emotional Intelligence for Councils and Councillors

Respectful positive social media for Councils and Councillors

Improving internal Council communications

Creating accessible Council documents and content across different media

Equality diversity and inclusion for Councils

Please email Katie@HAPTC.org.uk for further information or bookings.

The following sessions by breakthrough communications are £35 per delegate and are at specific times and dates with an online speaker. Please contact Katie@haptc.org.uk for booking information.

Council Communications and Community Engagement courses

Communicating with your community; Part 1 creating a communications strategy; Part 2 engaging

How to recruit and retain a more diverse pool of local Councillors

How councils can more effectively engage with young people in their communities

Dealing with local and regional media

Crisis communications for local Councils

Social Media and Digital Communications Courses

Social media for Councils: getting started; using Facebook; creating an effective social media strategy and getting the fundamentals right

Social media for Councils: advanced strategies and tactics across multiple platforms

Councillors’ social media skills

Canva – 2 sessions: Part 1 Getting Started; Part 2 Advanced

Interpersonal Skills Courses

Councillors: Chairing meetings effectively

Dealing with difficult people and conversations

Data Protection and FOI courses

Data Protection for councils – Part 1 foundations & theory;
Part 2 accountability & Lawfulness;
Part 3 data subject rights & information security please specify which session(s)

Freedom of information for Councils

Councillors: Data Protection Training

Cancellations

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