Latest Courses
Chairing Skills
10th September 2024
10:00 - 13:00
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
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.
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.
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
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.
Local Council Governance - Understanding your Responsibilities
10th October 2024
10:00 - 13:00
Hockley Golf Club, Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1PL
Spaces Available
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. We recommend Councillors have completed the Knowledge and Core Skills session prior to attending this course.
Appraisals
6th November 2024
10:00 - 13:00
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9YN
Spaces Available
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.
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.
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.
Making Effective Planning Representations
This session will explain the principles which underpin how a planning decision is made, and how your comments as a consultee can be drafted to best effect. It will give you an understanding of the key terminology planning officers use and where to find relevant information amidst what is often a mass of documents.
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.
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. 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 Finance for Officers
16th January 2025
10:00 - 12:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Rooksdown Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
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.
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 - Wednesday 12th 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.
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 - 12:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
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 - 14:30
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.
Year End for Officers
11th March 2025
10:00 - 12:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Rooksdown Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
This 2.5 hour interactive session covers various aspects of the Year End, Internal and External Audits.
Year End for Councillors
13th March 2025
10:00 - 12:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Rooksdown Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
This 2.5 hour interactive session covers various aspects of the Year End, Internal and External Audits.