Warwickshire & West Midlands Association of Local Councils

Venue – The Trinity Centre, Church Hill, Mill Street, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham B72 1TF

9.00 -9.30 Registration – refreshments will be served
9.30 -9.45Welcome – Ja'Neen Day, CEO Warwickshire and West Midlands Association of Local Councils
9.45 -10.30 Streetscape – Play Area Inspection and Maintenance – what inspection regime you should have in place and what you should
look for when purchasing play equipment and surfacing
10.30 -11.15 CHRGS – Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
11.15 -11.30 Refreshments
11.30 -12.15 Gallaghers – Cyber Presentation – overview of what cyber insurance is, common types of incident/claims, trends we see in
the UK markets, ways of mitigating against a claim and myths about cyber claims
12.15 -1.00 Unity Trust Bank – Being the Bank of Choice for Socially-Minded Organisations – how to prepare the council’s banking for LGR
and other changes. Making the most out of precepts and reserves and how unity funds directly impact positive change in your community.
1.00 -1.45 Lunch
1.45 -2.30 CCLA – How to Make Your Money Work as Hard as You Do – Overview of CCLA, investment options for parish and town

Suitable for new Clerks and Council Employees, this short course will give you a good understanding of the Clerk's role and get you off to a flying start.

"Brilliant overview of what a clerk's role actually is.."

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A comprehensive training session for Clerks, the administrative team, and Councillors, covering the many aspects of minuting and agenda writing. This ensures your Council is fully compliant with legislation.

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This session for new clerks and those wishing to refresh their knowledge, will outline the roles and responsibilities of the Council as a whole, covering the Clerk, Councillor and Chairman.

Ruth will explain Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and statutory documents and their importance. She will also cover the election and co-option procedure, and touch on neighbourhood plans and planning.

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Suitable for new Clerks and Council Employees , or as a refresher, this short course will give you a good understanding of the Clerk's role and get you off to a flying start.

"Brilliant overview of what a clerk's role actually is.."

This essential session for Clerks is a whistle-stop finance workshop. Giving a complete overview of the parish council’s finances including receipts, payments, budget, cashbook, financial regulations, HMRC VAT and payroll and the audit process including internal and external.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE AGREEMENT OF YOUR COUNCIL TO PAY THE COURSE FEE

DO NOT FORGET TO LOGIN BEFORE YOU REGISTER TO ATTEND

Please read Full terms and conditions of registration