Events Calendar

Data Protection & GDPR for Clerks & Officers: Part 1

Zoom

Foundations & Theory

 In an ever-evolving legislative landscape, it is vital that councils ensure they have the most up-to-date understanding of their data protection obligations. This introductory session walks councils through the theory and core principles of GDPR and related data protection legislation, and we explain what policies, practices and processes councils need to have in place.

VAT for unregistered councils (VAT126)

Zoom

For clerks, finance staff and councillors from councils that are not VAT registered, but reclaim VAT using Form VAT126.

This session explains how VAT affects local councils. Essential for any council contemplating major building projects.

How councils can more effectively engage with young people

Zoom

Young people are often a hard-to-reach demographic for councils a engage with. In this session we explore what we mean by young people, what issues matter to them, how to effectively reach and engage with them both online and offline, and how to build partnerships with youth-focused organisations.

Crisis Communications for Local Councils

Zoom

We never know when a crisis could strike. From local flooding to a council meeting going viral there are many ways in which local councils can find themselves in the eye of the media storm. This session takes participants through the detail of preparing for a crisis no matter what form it may take. Passing on expert tips and guidance on being as prepared as you can be should the worst happen.

 Social media for councils: getting started

Zoom

Social media provides councils with an opportunity to significantly enhance their communications. Discover how to get started on social media and how to get the fundamentals right. In this session we explore how to create a social media strategy, how to get the most out of Facebook in particular, and how to make use of time-saving tools and techniques save councils time and effort.

CiLCA Networking and Mentoring Session

Zoom

This FREE event is open to Members working on the CiLCA portfolio who have attended at least one CiLCA Guidance session with Gill Lungley.

We will start with a round the room check-in to find out how everyone is getting on followed by general discussion and sharing of information.

There will be 3 one to one sessions with Gill available, please book this at the time of registration, you will be charged £15.00 +VAT for each half hour session booked.

Registration is via the WALC website.

Data Protection & GDPR for Clerks & Officers: Part 2

Zoom

Accountability and Lawfulness

 This advanced data protection session deep dives into how councils are required to demonstrate accountability with GDPR. We consider the lawful bases for how councils process personal data and we explore how to create different policies and documents, including your Privacy Notice and Data Protection Impact Assessments.