Training & Events Calendar

Delivered online by Breakthrough Communications from 10am - noon

Cost: £30 per person (members); £60 non-members

If you have to cancel, notify Breakthrough Communications at least 48 hours before the course so that your council is not charged.

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This session will help you consider practical and effective ways for your Council to systematically and proactively find out what really matters to people living within your parish, through a range of print and digital tools.

Discover the tools, strategies and techniques needed to not just better promote your own messages but also to better hear and respond to the voices within your local community, and get buy-in on your vision for your community's future.

Venue:

Online

Contact:

training@gaptc.org.uk

Delivered online by the Parkinson Partnership from 10am - 11.30am

Cost: £30 per person (members); £60 non-members

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If you have to cancel, notify the Parkinson Partnership at least 48 hours before the course so that your council is not charged.

Topics include:

• how VAT law applies to local councils
• where to find the law and guidance
• business and non-business activities
• understanding whether sales are taxable or exempt from VAT
• when a council must register for VAT
• when VAT can be reclaimed
• Partial exemption
• Reclaiming VAT when using grants and donations

Venue:

Online

Contact:

training@gaptc.org.uk

Delivered online by the Parkinson Partnership from 10-11.30am

Cost £30 per person (members); £60 non-members

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If you have to cancel, notify the Parkinson Partnership at least 48 hours before the course so that your council is not charged.

This session give councillors and clerks an understanding of the need for internal controls and how they work, with practical examples and case studies.

Topics include:
• Roles and responsibilities
• Financial risks
• Purpose of internal controls
• Case studies
• Examples of controls
• Review of internal controls

Venue:

Online

Contact:

training@gaptc.org.uk

Delivered by Breakthrough Communications from 7-9m

Cost £30 per person (members); £60 non-members

If you have to cancel, notify Breakthrough Communications at least 48 hours before the course so that your council is not charged.

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Whether you are an experienced Councillor or have only recently been elected, it is vital that you understand how data protection fits with your role as an elected member. With legislation and case law evolving, this interactive session will provide you with an opportunity to make sure you are getting the essentials right and ensure you are meeting your legal obligations as a Councillor.

Venue:

Online

Contact:

training@gaptc.org.uk

Delivered online by the Parkinson Partnership from 10-11.30am

Cost £30 per person (members); £60 non-members

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If you have to cancel, notify the Parkinson Partnership at least 48 hours before the course so that your council is not charged.

For councillors and officers that want to understand the role of the internal auditor and how to appoint one. (Please note, this is NOT a training session for people who want to undertake internal audits)

This session explains the role of the internal auditor in providing assurance to the council that it has sound financial controls.

Topics include:
• legislation and guidance
• Roles and responsibilities
• Risk management
• Internal controls
• how the council appoints an internal auditor
• Scope of internal audit
• Reviewing internal control
• Internal audit reports

Venue:

Online

Contact:

training@gaptc.org.uk

Delivered online by Breakthrough Communications from 10am - noon

Cost £30 per person (members); £60 non-members

If you have to cancel, notify Breakthrough Communications at least 48 hours before the course so that your council is not charged.

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Young people can be a particularly challenging demographic for councils to reach and engage with. We explore how to understand the issues that matter to young people, how to effectively reach and engage with them online and offline, and how best to work with them to improve different aspects of your community.

Venue:

Online

Contact:

training@gaptc.org.uk

Delivered online by the Parkinson Partnership from 6.30-8pm

Cost £30 per person (members); £60 non-members

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If you have to cancel, notify the Parkinson Partnership at least 48 hours before the course so that your council is not charged.

This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council's finances. This session is for councillors who work during the day. Please only book an evening session if you cannot attend a daytime event.

Topics include:
• Roles and responsibilities
• setting a budget and precept
• Financial control
• The Annual Governance & Accountability Return
• Internal and external audit
• How VAT applies to local councils

Venue:

Online

Contact:

training@gaptc.org.uk

Delivered online by Breakthrough Communications from 10am - noon

Cost £30 per person (members); £60 non-members

If you have to cancel, notify Breakthrough Communications at least 48 hours before the course so that your council is not charged.

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In an ever-evolving legislative landscape, it is vital that Councils ensure they have the most up-to-date understanding of their data protection and related obligations. This session walks Councils through the principles of data protection, what it means in practical terms and the policies, systems and processes Councils should have in place to ensure they are working towards sustainable compliance.

Venue:

Online

Contact:

training@gaptc.org.uk

Delivered by Breakthrough Communications from 2-4pm

Cost £30 per person (members); £60 non-members

If you have to cancel, notify Breakthrough Communications at least 48 hours before the course so that your council is not charged.

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Managing professional relationships effectively is important, and this is particularly true for Clerks and local council officers. Yet whether it's with other officers or with councillors, sometimes difficult situations will present themselves, and it's vital to have the skills to manage the challenges. This session for local council officers explores practical techniques and ideas to manage difficult relationships in a council environment.

Venue:

Online

Contact:

training@gaptc.org.uk