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Local Council Governance - Understanding your Responsibilities

22nd May 2025

10:00 - 13:00

Hockley Golf Club, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1PL

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As a Parish and Town Councillor you bear ultimate responsibility for ensuring the Council is well governed and that public money is being spent appropriately. This course will explain these responsibilities and outline some suggested processes to have in place to help you carry out this function.

Knowledge and Core Skills

3rd June 2025

10:00 - 14:30

Alresford Golf Club

Full

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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.

Chairing Skills

11th June 2025

10:00 - 13:00

Weybrook Park Golf Club, Rooksdown Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, RG24 9NT

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This course is for chairs, committee chairs or those who might aspire to these roles.

Knowledge and Core Skills

25th June 2025

18:30 - 21:00

Weybrook Park Golf Club, Rooksdown Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, RG24 9NT

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This course is aimed at new councillors, or those that would like a refresher in the key aspects of being a town or parish councillor.

Intro to Local Council Finance for Councillors

2nd July 2025

18:30 - 20:30

Online

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An overview financial training session is for Councillors designed to give them understanding of their duties regarding the council's finances.

Chairing Skills

8th July 2025

18:30 - 21:00

Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT

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This course is for chairs, committee chairs or those who might aspire to these roles.

Finance and Budgeting for Councillors

9th September 2025

18:30 - 21:00

Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke

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This session provides Councillors with an understanding of the council's finances and budgeting process.

Chairing Skills

18th September 2025

10:00 - 13:00

Hockley Golf Club, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1PL

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This course is for chairs, committee chairs or those who might aspire to these roles.

Finance and Budgeting for Councillors

1st October 2025

10:00 - 12:30

Alresford Golf Club, Cheriton Road, Tichborne Down, Alresford, SO24 0PN

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This session provides Councillors with an understanding of the council's finances and budgeting process.

Knowledge and Core Skills

14th October 2025

10:00 - 14:30

Weybrook Park Golf Club, Rooksdown Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, RG24 9NT

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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.

Local Council Governance - Understanding your Responsibilities

19th November 2025

10:00 - 13:00

Weybrook Park Golf Club, Rooksdown Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, RG24 9NT

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This 3 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.

Knowledge and Core Skills

14th January 2026

19:00 - 21:00

Online

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Part 1 - Wednesday 14th January 19:00 - 21:00 Part 2 - Wednesday 21st January 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 and you should attend both sessions.

Year End for Councillors

4th March 2026

10:00 - 12:30

Online

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This 2.5 hour interactive session covers various aspects of the Year End, Internal and External Audits.