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2025 AGM Minutes
Addressing the Biodiversity Challenge, Mike Deegan Consultancy This topic has never been more relevant; particularly as local councils have a duty from January 2024 to consider biodiversity and help tackle the growing biodiversity crisis. This session identifies the practical changes and steps councils can realistically implement to help enhance biodiversity […]
Induction for Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) We will go through the RFO’s workbook that YLCA have produced, to ensure you understand the role and responsibilities of the RFO. These sessions cover the role of the RFO. Cost: £45 per delegate Thursday 13 August, 9.30am to 11.30am
These sessions cover the role of the clerk and is suitable for anyone new to clerking; including deputies and locum clerks, and admin assistants. There is ample opportunity to ask questions and discuss real situations. We will work through the Clerks Workbook produced by the YLCA. A separate session covers […]
Canva Part 2: Advanced Focus on advanced features of Canva including complex designs, branding, social media video creation and scheduling tools.
HAPTC Newsletter July 2026 HAPTC Monthly Bulletin July 2026 Please share with your staff team and your councillors. Please do not share outside your Council. Your New HAPTC Team Welcome to the first edition of the monthly bulletin from your new HAPTC team Nikki Bugden & Katie Eyre. It has […]
2 July 2026
TrainingWhen to go to tender and navigating the “Find a Tender” process, Mike Deegan Consultancy Cost: £40.00 per delegate Wednesday 26 August, 10.00am – 12 noon The session provides essential guidance through the public procurement process. It enables participants to implement effective and legal procurement – such as when to […]
2 July 2026
TrainingCaring for War Memorials, Brogan Warren, Public Engagement Officer, War Memorial Trust Cost: £35 per delegate Thursday 10 September, 1.30pm to 3.00pm War Memorials Trust will discuss how to manage war memorial heritage and the importance of best conservation practice to preserve them for as long as possible. The charity […]
Employment Law Update Cost: £15 per delegate Wednesday 23 September, 10.00am to 11.00am This session will provide an update on changes to the Employment Law since 1 April 2026, along with some best practice suggestions from the presenter
Understanding Charity Trustees and the Council’s Role Cost: £35 per delegate Tuesday 22 September, 6.30pm to 8.00pm The aim of this webinar is to explain the different ways a council may be involved with a charity. 1. Corporate Trustee The council itself acts as the trustee (common with recreation grounds […]
2 July 2026
TrainingPowers, 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 Powers, Policies and Procedures – understanding powers, and having the right policies and procedures in place Good governance is essential for effective local council […]
Planning – Enforcement and Appeals, Andrew Towlerton, Planning Consultant Cost: £35 per delegate Wednesday 9 September 6.30pm to 8.00pm This session looks at what councils can do when they consider a poor or unlawful planning decision has been made, including planning enforcement and planning appeals. It will explore: · What […]
How to complete and manage financial risk assessments Cost: £25 per delegate Tuesday 25 August, 10.00am to 11.00am This session is being presented by YLCA. Its aim is to help councillors and clerks to understand the principles of financial risk management, the mitigations and actions a council can and should […]
Preparing Lawful Agendas and Good Practice Minutes Cost: £35 per delegate Wednesday 19 August, 1.30pm to 3.00pm The agenda for a meeting of a local authority such as a parish sector council must comply with requirements set out in Schedule 12 of the Local Government Act 1972. If not, there […]
Managing Capability and how to go forward with Employees Cost: £35 per delegate Thursday 30 July, 6.30pm to 8.00pm This session will provide an overview of managing employee capability, including how to identify performance concerns, hold constructive conversations, and apply a fair and consistent approach. It will also cover the […]