Events Calendar

Finance for Councillors FULLY BOOKED

Zoom

This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council’s finances.

Off to a Flying Start Plus

Zoom

A training presentation for new parish and town councillors to introduce you to the basics of parish and town council business. This is a slightly longer and more detailed version of Off to a Flying Start and is a 2-hour presentation we shall look at the definition of the council’s purpose; review the roles of the people involved in the council; place the council into its geopolitical context and identify procedures for meetings, managing the council's finances, and planning.

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Being A Good Employer: Appraisal Skills

Zoom

Town and Parish Councils know that it would be good practice to conduct appraisals, but struggle to overcome hurdles, such as Employee reluctance, finding the time and knowing how to do it confidently.

This 90-minute presentation helps Clerks and Councillor’s overcome these concerns, as well as;

1. Helps the Council to understand the purpose of Appraisals and their benefit to the Council.
2. Address Employee concerns and reluctance.
3. Plan effectively to ensure they conduct a professional and effective Appraisals.
4. Design an Appraisal Form that is right for their Council.
5. Produce effective and workable action plans.
6. Address issues within the Council regarding the role of Appraisals in Managing Performance.
7. Ensure Appraisals are conducted in a confidential manner an comply with GDPR obligations.

Procurement

Zoom

For anyone involved in procuring goods and services, preparing tenders or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils.

This session is an introduction to the basics of procurement for local councils – inviting quotes, producing specifications and tender documentation, achieving competition and value for money, managing contracts