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*Cancelled* Knowledge Bites – Planning: what’s changed and how to advocate effectively for your community – October 3rd at 1pm

*Due to circumstances beyond our control this session has now been cancelled and will be added to our upcoming Futureproof Planning Seminar taking place on November 24th* 2025 has been a bumper year for national planning legislation, with changes proposed and made around neighbourhood planning, appeals, strategic infrastructure, biodiversity net gain and many more areas. […]

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The Planning Framework – 24th of April at 6.30pm – Online

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

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New! Allotment Management: Legal & Theory – 15th and 22nd of October at 11am Online

Session 1: Tenancy agreements / policies / self-management   During this session we will cover what to include within the agreement, standard clauses in line with allotment legislation. Why have separate policies, the templates available and issues that can arise. Types of allotment and basics of legislation. Also outlines the different types of self-management and

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The Planning Framework – 17th of April at 6.30pm – Online

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

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New! Managing Projects & Major Programmes of Work – June 6th at 10am – Online

Managing Projects and Major Programmes of Work This two-hour training session provides essential guidance to help parish, town and community councils run projects and extensive programmes of work. This can be a daunting prospect; especially overseeing schemes that are more complex than usual. This training will take you through the basics of running typical community

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New! Funding: Generate External Funding & Write More Successful Bids – April 4th at 11am – Online

Funding; Generate External Funding and Write more Successful Bids This two hour training session provides crucial details of current funding sources and offers effective guidance on how small organisations can successfully apply for grants. It can be a daunting prospect knowing where to start when looking to source grants or writing funding bids. This two-hour

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New! Planning Community Events – March 9th at 10am – online

It is never too early to start planning the successful delivery of events and activities. This two-hour training session covers all the essential elements for any small organisation to consider.  Essential guidance to help run more effective events; Including; Establishing your goals, objectives and target audience Planning Events – an essential checklist for before, during

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