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Councillors Discussion Forum
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:45
Councillors Discussion Forum FREE OF CHARGE
6.45pm - 7.45pm
An opportunity for councillors to liaise/network together. This forum is great for information sharing, asking questions and general networking. If you haven't already joined a discussion forum, please do give it a try. A YLCA officer is present throughout for support.
Joining Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83358154487
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Roles, Responsibilities and Duties of the Clerk – FOR COUNCILLORS ONLY
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:30
Time: 6.30pn to 8.00pm
Cost: £22.50 or £16.88 with small council bursary
Councillors will gain a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Clerk/RFO in this interactive session. In turn, this helps them to better undertake their role as a member of an employing body.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuduiqrDspHtD2-UrVMuoURX7bvQRhUqqp
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Off to a Flying Start Part 1
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:30
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Cost: £30.00 or £22.50 with small council bursary
This course is divided into two parts for the benefit of participants. The two sessions are specifically aimed at new councillors or councillors that have done training previously but want to refresh their knowledge. We will look at a wide range of issues covering the roles, responsibilities and duties of the Council, a Councillor, the Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. Only book onto this session if you are booking Part 2.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcO2srjguG9BhUI-RidBQr2PFCHfu3iv1
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Clerks Discussion Forum
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:45
Time: 6.45pm to 7.45pm
Clerks Discussion Forum FREE OF CHARGE
An opportunity for clerks to liaise/network with other clerks on any issue, share information and good practice and ask questions. If you have not joined one of these sessions before, please give it a try. A YLCA officer is present throughout.
Joining Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86160360573
- Venue:
- zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Off to a Flying Start Part 2
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:30
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Cost: £30.00 or £22.50 with small council bursary
The continuation of this course. Only book onto this session if you are also booking on the Part 1 session.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-2orjkiH9Ma95qiFzLMqyd3f8sdwKWe
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Managing Burial Ground Memorials with Alan Fairchild
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:30
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Cost: £22.50 or £16.88 with small council bursary
Alan is a former Board member of the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM) and Society representative on the Ministry of Justice Cemetery & Cremation Advisory Group since 2001.
This in-depth webinar will cover: Memorial ownership, design, specification and inscriptions, fixing and re-fixing standards, licensing and retention of memorials, stability safety testing, record keeping and owner notification, safety repairs and cost recovery, management of memorials in closed churchyards
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuduygpzwtE9Jb5VNDoylNexuABMl6j3Yc
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Climate Emergency – Simon Bowens from Friends of the Earth (FoE)
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:00
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am
Cost: £22.50 or £16.88 with small council bursary
Even amidst a global pandemic, the Climate Emergency and the need to protect and restore our natural environment are key challenges facing our communities. In this training webinar, Simon Bowens will explore how town and parish councils can work with their communities to cut emissions and improve the environment.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcOmppz4iGdI2qgy7dxN31O5ShDPssiJU
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Chairmanship Skills Part 1
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:30
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost: £30.00 or £22.50 with small council bursary
We have decided to present this course slightly differently by dividing it into two sessions to allow sufficient time to examine the varying aspect of chairmanship in detail and allow time for questions. Over the two sessions we will examine the general principles of chairmanship, the importance of a good agenda, management of meetings, stimulating debate, managing councillors and the public and effective working with the clerk.
Only book onto this session if you are also booking Part 2.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdeuvqT4vE9YFj387d1bFY3F9gwznONwO
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Councillors Discussion Forum
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:45
Councillors Discussion Forum FREE OF CHARGE
6.45pm - 7.45pm
An opportunity for councillors to liaise/network together. This forum is great for information sharing, asking questions and general networking. If you haven't already joined a discussion forum, please do give it a try. A YLCA officer is present throughout for support.
Joining Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86553637299
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Dealing with complaints and difficult situations
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:30
Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Cost: £22.50 or £16.88 with small council bursary
Looking at some problems experienced by councils and how to deal with these. We will be asking attendees for their topics in advance so that we can generalise them to make the answers and discussion helpful for everyone.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdu2gqjojGtcWDuurfSR27WwRfPD7a48K
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Chairmanship Skills – Part 2
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:30
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost: £30.00 or £22.50 with small council bursary
Continuation of the Part 1 session. Only book onto this course if you are also booked onto a Part 1 session.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkduGgqjMoEtMLxYLgqkSZMcOxIK917STj
- Venue:
- zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:30
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Cost: £22.50 or £16.88 with small council bursary
The webinar session will cover the purpose of the FOIA, how to deal with FOI requests, what information can be withheld, the role of the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and some helpful hints for town and parish councils.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcemprTotE9MfFRh6x3jFySjbHXNxYHI5
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Induction for new Clerks
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00
Time: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost: £45.00 or £33.75 with small council bursary
The session will include production of lawful agendas, effective minutes, learning legislation for local councils, introduction to accounts, the financial regime and much more! It is a must for every new clerk.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qd--hrjwsG9ZV64DDy3ikoyCs11fYd-B6
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Clerks Discussion Forum
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:30
Time: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Clerks Discussion Forum FREE OF CHARGE
An opportunity for clerks to liaise/network with other clerks on any issue, share information and good practice and ask questions. If you have not joined one of these sessions before, please give it a try. A YLCA officer is present throughout.
Joining Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86293915139
- Venue:
- zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Broadening your Planning Knowledge – Andrew Towlerton, Planning Consultant
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 19:00
Time: 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Cost: £22.50 or £16.88 with small council bursary
This session builds on the webinar an introduction to the planning system provided by Andrew Towlerton on behalf of the YLCA and would be particularly suitable for the members who wish to broaden their planning knowledge. It would explore topics including:
Planning Reform, Highways, Planning conditions, Section 106 Agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy and making defensible and sound planning decisions
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcuitqzouG9fuHVVM91nXx_kZKBjcvkvp
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Vibrant and democratic councils – giving local elections publicity and attracting candidates
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:00
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am
Cost: £22.50 or £16.88 with small council bursary
With elections upcoming in some areas of Yorkshire in 2022 (the whole of North Yorkshire for example), we will discuss how councils can be proactive in attracting people to be councillors?
We particularly want to look at methods that can be used to attract young people to the role of public office?
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoce2urj0sHNfq_kEkg-nJnz6DbVacdImL
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Councillors Discussion Forum
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:45
Councillors Discussion Forum FREE OF CHARGE
6.45pm - 7.45pm
An opportunity for councillors to liaise/network together. This forum is great for information sharing, asking questions and general networking. If you haven't already joined a discussion forum, please do give it a try. A YLCA officer is present throughout for support.
Joining Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89430472867
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Scarborough Branch Meeting
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:45
THE MEETING OF THE SCAROBORUGH BRANCH OF THE YLCA WILL BE HELD ON
Thursday, 3 February 2022 at 6.45pm at Scalby Community Hub
- Venue:
- Scalby Community Hub
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Richmondshire Branch Meeting
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:00
THE MEETING OF THE RICHMONDSHIRE BRANCH OF THE YLCA WILL BE HELD ON
Thursday, 3 February 2022 at 7.00pm at the Kings Head in Richmond but that if the weather appears inclement a few days prior, the meeting will revert to a remote meeting.
- Venue:
- Kings Head. Richmond
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Planning Decisions – Andrew Towlerton, Planning Consultant
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:00
Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Cost: £22.50 or £16.88 with small council bursary
This training session will focus on what to do about poor or unlawful decisions made by the council.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcuyprjgiHtYQWBXNMvj7oJ5yTXcR5Hhi
- Venue:
- Zoom
- Contact:
- admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk