Latest Courses
Local Council Governance - Understanding your Responsibilities
7th May 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Rooksdown Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, RG24 9NT
Full
This 2 hour course is aimed at Councillors to explain their responsibilities regarding governance. The session will outline some suggested processes to have in place to help councils carry out this function.
Chairing Skills
This course is for chairs, committee chairs or those who might aspire to these roles.
Intro to Local Planning for Local Councils
This session is for Councillors on the planning committee and anyone who will be engaging with planning matters for the first time.
The Knowledge and Core Skills for Councillors
This course is suitable for new councillors or those that would like a refresher in the key aspects of being a parish or town councillor.
What you Need to Know
12th June 2024
10:00 - 12:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke
Spaces Available
Part 1 - 12th June & Part 2 - 25th June This informal two part (2.5 hours each) small-group course gives new and inexperienced members of staff (clerks, deputies, assistants) an introduction to some of the key aspects of the role and highlights many support mechanisms and signposts for further information.
Managing Absence and Capability
26th June 2024
10:00 - 13:00
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke
Spaces Available
This 3 hour session is designed to give you an overview of dealing with staff absence and capability relating to ill health.
Knowledge and Core Skills
2nd July 2024
10:00 - 14:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke
Spaces Available
This course is suitable for new councillors or those that would like a refresher in the key aspects of being a parish or town councillor.
Intro to Local Planning for Local Councils
This session is for Councillors on the planning committee and anyone who will be engaging with planning matters for the first time.
Local Council Finance for Councillors
An overview financial training session is for Councillors designed to give them understanding of their duties regarding the council's finances. Topics include roles and responsibilities, setting a budget and precept, financial control, The Annual Governance & Accountability Return and the Internal and External Audit
Handling Challenging Individuals
9th July 2024
10:00 - 12:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
The aim of this course is to give participants the tools and confidence to deal with difficult or challenging behaviour in their council.
Clerks & Officers Update
16th July 2024
10:00 - 14:30
Hockley Golf Club, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1PL
Spaces Available
These sessions, for local council employees, are relatively informal and are designed for information sharing and networking. Topical subjects are introduced, occasionally by external expert speakers. You will also have time to raise own issues and questions and given a forum for discussion, problem-solving and support. A programme is produced for each Clerks and Officers Update, designed to cover the topics that are most relevant to you as a member of staff in the sector at that time.
Introduction to Planning for Local Councils
This session is for Councillors on the planning committee and anyone who will be engaging with planning matters for the first time.
Budgeting for Clerks and Officers
10th September 2024
10:00 - 12:00
Hockley Golf Club, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1PL
Spaces Available
This informal course is intended to give finance officers the knowledge to propose a clear evidence based budget to members.
Chairing Skills
10th September 2024
10:00 - 13:00
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke
Spaces Available
In this 3 hour session Chairing Skills introduces the knowledge, skills and attributes (the tools) needed to become an effective chair. Topics include the role and responsibilities of the chair, the framework in which the chair operates and relationships with stakeholders.
Local Plans and Local Policy for Local Councils
This 2.5 hour session is designed to give you a deeper understanding of the structure and purpose of the planning system and its context within the national agenda, looking briefly at the way it has evolved over time and how it is shaped to meet changing priorities.
The Knowledge and Core Skills for Councillors
1st October 2024
18:30 - 21:00
Hockley Golf Club, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1PL
Spaces Available
This course is suitable for new councillors or those that would like a refresher in the key aspects of being a parish or town councillor.
Budgeting for Councillors
An overview of the current guidance and ideas about the key principles and strategies about setting a budget in uncertain times.
Appraisals
This session is aimed at Councillors and staff responsible for managing people and performance, or those who wish to develop their knowledge in this area.
Chairing Skills
14th November 2024
10:00 - 13:00
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9YN
Spaces Available
In this 3 hour session Chairing Skills introduces the knowledge, skills and attributes (the tools) needed to become an effective chair. Topics include the role and responsibilities of the chair, the framework in which the chair operates and relationships with stakeholders.
The Knowledge and Core Skills for Councillors
Part 1 - Tuesday 12th November 19:00 - 21:00 Part 2 - Tuesday 19th November 19:00 - 21:00 This two part course is suitable for new councillors or those that would like a refresher in the key aspects of being a parish or town councillor. Please note these sessions are being held online.
Managing Employees in Local Councils
21st November 2024
10:00 - 12:30
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9YN
Spaces Available
This 2.5 hour session is designed to give you an overview of employment within the local council sector and how employees should be managed. Suitable Audience Councillors and staff responsible for managing people, or those who wish to develop their knowledge in this area.
Introduction to Local Planning for Local Councils
This 2.5 hour session will take you through the structure of the planning system and the role played by different layers of national and local government. It looks at the ways in which planning applications are made, the decision-making process and what issues can be taken into account when a decision is made. It covers the role of local plans and neighbourhood plans, what happens when there are disputes about development, and how parish/town councils can make the most effective contribution to good planning in their area.
Clerks and Officers Update - Christmas Network
3rd December 2024
10:00 - 12:30
Potters Heron Hotel, Winchester Road, Romsey, SO51 9ZF
Spaces Available
These sessions, for local council employees, are relatively informal and are designed for information sharing and networking. Topical subjects are introduced, occasionally by external expert speakers. You will also have time to raise own issues and questions and given a forum for discussion, problem-solving and support. A programme is produced for each Clerks and Officers Update, designed to cover the topics that are most relevant to you as a member of staff in the sector at that time.
Handling Challenging Individuals
28th January 2025
10:00 - 12:30
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9YN
Spaces Available
The aim of this course is to give participants the tools and confidence to deal with difficult or challenging behaviour in their council. Suitable Audience Both Councillors and Council Staff
What You Need To Know for Clerks and Officers
5th February 2025
10:00 - 12:30
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9YN
Spaces Available
**This session will be held in two parts. Part 1 - Wednesday 5th February Part 2 - Tuesday 11th February** This informal small-group course gives new and inexperienced members of staff (clerks, deputies, assistants) an introduction to some of the key aspects of the role and highlights many support mechanisms and signposts for further information. Just bring yourself and any questions you may already have! Topics include introduction to legislation, things to do before, during and after meetings, sharing initial experiences, problem-solving and troubleshooting, signposts and support and recommended publications. Suitable Audience Members of staff such as clerks, deputies, assistants. We recommend that you attend this course as soon as possible after appointment; however, it is useful to anyone who has been in post for less than a year.
Local Plans and Local Policy for Local Councils
This 2.5 hour session is designed to give you a deeper understanding of the structure and purpose of the planning system and its context within the national agenda, looking briefly at the way it has evolved over time and how it is shaped to meet changing priorities.
Introduction to CiLCA
6th February 2025
10:00 - 12:00
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9YN
Spaces Available
This is offered as a 2.5 hour stand-alone session for attendees to gather information to make a decision on whether they would like to take the CiLCA qualification and whether they would like to enrol on the Hampshire ALC Training & Mentoring programme to support them in completing their CiLCA Portfolio.
The Knowledge and Core Skills for Councillors
27th February 2025
10:00 - 14:30
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9YN
Spaces Available
This course is suitable for new councillors or those that would like a refresher in the key aspects of being a parish or town councillor.
Managing Absence and Capability
5th March 2025
10:00 - 13:00
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9YN
Spaces Available
This 3 hour session is designed to give you an overview of dealing with staff absence and capability relating to ill health.