Council Training
Worcestershire County Association of Local Councils
Councillor One-Councillor Foundations
Become an Effective Parish Councillor : Understanding Your Role and Impact
Are you newly elected, or simply want to understand how your local council works?
Join our Parish Councillor Training Session - an interactive and informative workshop designed to help you make a real difference in your community.
In this session, you will:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a parish councillor
- Learn the basics of local government structure and how decisions are made
- Explore meeting procedures and effective community engagement strategies
Whether you are just starting out or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session will give you the confidence and insight to serve your community effectively.
2.0 CPD point
Event Information
| Event Date | Tue 20 Jan 2026 18:30 |
| Event End Date | Tue 20 Jan 2026 20:30 |
| Cut off date | Mon 19 Jan 2026 8:00 |
| Capacity | 10 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available Place | 10 |
| Individual Price | £35 to Members |
| Speaker | Ruth Mullett |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Council Training |
Further Details
| Earn |
2.0 CPD Points |
| Fees |
£35 to Members of Worcestershire CALC£60 to non-members |
| Cancellations |
Any delegate cancellationsmust be received in writing 5 days before the event for a full refund of the fee. Substitute delegate(s) may be named at any time up to the event. |
| Terms and Conditions of Registration |
This event is being run by WALCPlease read: Full terms and conditions of registration |
| Please read Full terms and conditions of registration |
you will needA suitable device for attending the session with a speaker, camera and microphone; laptops and tablets are ideal. |
Speakers
Ruth Mullett
Ruth Mullett
Ruth Mullett ruth@worcscalc.org.uk 07967 501943 Ruth has been a Parish Clerk since 2007 when she joined Hunnington Parish Council in Worcestershire and the previous year taking on Romsley the adjacent parish. She is also locum for Worcestershire CALC, as well as undertaking various other locum roles in the past .Ruth is Associate Trainer for Worcestershire CALC and Warwickshire CALC and a member of the Internal Audit Team. She is passionate about local government and the parishes she is clerk to, as the first tier of local government it is wonderful to see what a difference can be made in our communities. She is also a member of the Society of Local Council Clerks and has been elected to represent Worcestershire on their Forum. Ruth is CiLCA qualified and has obtained a First Class Level 6 BA Hons Degree in Community Governance in partnership with the SLCC and De Montfort University.
