Events
Digital and Data Compliance
**Summary** This 2 hour session is designed to update council’s on data protection legislation and how to achieve compliance with Assertion 10 on the Annual Governance & Accountability Return. Suitable Audience Councillors, Clerks and office staff who handle personal data.…
Making AGAR Digital – Preparing for the 2027 AGAR
Learn about the new online portal for submitting elements of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR), ahead of its planned introduction in April 2027. This session is aimed at parish and town council clerks, Responsible Financial Officers (RFOs) and…
Introduction to Local Council Finance for Officers
An introductory session for Clerks and Officers designed to give to an overview of the Councils' duties regarding financial management and the role of the Responsible Financial Officer. The course will cover relevant legislation and guidance, account preparation and the…
Managing Disciplinary and Grievance
**Summary** The Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures Course is aimed at helping those in management roles or members of staffing committees responsible for discipline and grievance in their councils. It is designed to help ensure that disciplinary and grievance procedures are…
Year End for Councillors
This 2.5 hour interactive session covers various aspects of the Year End, Internal and External Audits. **Suitable Audience** This session is for Councillors only. **Benefits** By the end of the session you will: - An understanding of the Annual Governance…
Councillor Essentials - Knowledge and Core Skills
**Summary** The Knowledge session is designed to be an introduction to being a councillor. It will give you the knowledge and signposts to further information to enable you to be more effective in your role. Topics include the context and…