Events

Councillor Essentials builds on the basic training when you first joined the council.  This newly developed training course content comprises of three individual modules, each delivered over 90 minutes sessions (with the exception of the last module General Data Protection which has a running time of  120 mins) held over three consecutive weeks and forms part […]

Planning Demystified 2026   In every parish planning applications, decisions and policy are a hot topic on the agenda. But how are planning decisions made? What are the different types of planning permission? How is change of use decided? And how can town and parish councils effectively represent their residents views? All of these topics […]

Finance For Councillors:  Part 3 of a three part learning module developed for Pro-pathways for Councillors, our professional development programme. This concluding module takes place in March to allow for the most recent updates on AGAR and the External Audit process. Session 3 -Year End for Councillors Summary This 2 hour interactive session covers various […]

This topic has never been more relevant; particularly as town & parish councils now have a duty to help tackle the growing biodiversity crisis. The session identifies the practical changes and steps councils can realistically implement; to make a genuine difference and help enhance wildlife within your community.   The first part of this webinar […]

An introductory training session covering the basic principles of planning including policy, applications, appeals and enforcement. This two hour session will also include tips on increasing the effectiveness of the responses that Parish and Town Councils send through to local planning authorities and the opportunity to ask questions of an experienced planning consultant who has […]

This training session on planning application responses will cover the following areas: The pre-application enquiry process Planning application consultation and timescales The assessment of the application including the importance of planning policy Your response and material considerations The planning officer’s role The decision and the ever after The training is an ideal follow-on from the […]