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Councillors Discussion Forum

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:45

Time: 6.45pm to 7.45pm

Free of Charge

An opportunity for councillors to liaise and network. This forum is great for information sharing, asking questions and generally discussing issues. If you haven't already joined a discussion forum, please do give it a try. A YLCA officer is present throughout for support.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n01JXElVRBO61R6CcZ9jAA

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

Induction for Clerks

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:30

Time: 5.30pm to 9.30pm

Cost: £70.00 or £35.00 with small council bursary

The session is not suitable for clerks of Parish Meetings, however, Deputy Clerks, Locum Clerks and Admin Assistants are welcome to attend. It will include the production of lawful agendas, effective minutes, legislation for local councils (that clerks must know to enable them to do their job properly), introduction to accounts, the financial regime and lots of time for questions and answers throughout the session. It is a must for every new clerk or for clerks that have been in office for some time and need a refresher.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YoK1uvz5TgikPr8CTJ_fSg

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

New Legislation on Employment Law that came into effect on the 1 April 2024, Chris Moses LLM Chartered FCIPD

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:00

Time: 10.00am to 11.00am

This is a free session and we would encourage all member councils to attend this training session as all councils are employers.

We will be providing updates on the following:

  • The right to request changes to hours as well as to work from home, from day one of employment. Employers will have to comply with new statutory requirements to respond to such requests, or risk possible claims at the Employment Tribunal for Constructive Dismissal (without two years service) and discrimination
  • Rights for carers to have additional unpaid leave
  • Changes to how holiday pay is calculated and paid

To enable councils to respond to these new entitlements and to update their terms and conditions of employment, we are holding a one hour session to provide members with information they need to know.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LBc6uvJ9TpakKNPdqPuLMQ

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

Chairs Discussion Forum

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:45

Time: 6.45pm to 7.45pm

FREE OF CHARGE

Chairs can network and raise issues they face when chairing meetings or in general, for example, how to deal with disruptive behaviour, how to manage a meeting lawfully. There will be a YLCA Officer in attendance as a facilitator and to give information where necessary.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cj4JUZMBQx-U6ueBxx679g

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

Off to a Flying Start - Part 1

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:30

Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Cost: £35.10 or £17.60 with small council bursary

You want to do a great job for your community and in doing so, you will want to do things right – come along to find out your role as a councillor.

The session is specifically aimed at new councillors but is also suited to councillors that have done training previously but want to refresh their knowledge. We will look at a wide range of issues including 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/webinar/register/WN_dZcyah5lSUOcsQhwnV0LMg

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

Off to a Flying Start - Part 2

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:30

Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Cost: £35.10 or £17.60 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/webinar/register/WN_E9hJ-aeUSTqu4GWWgSlw7w

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

Finance and Budgeting

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00

Time: 10.00am to 11.30am

Cost: £26.30 or £13.20 with small council bursary

This session will cover the council's finances generally, look at Proper Practices for management of parish authority funds, consider financial duties. It will also consider budgets and particularly good practice around the monitoring of budgets.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BO_Q68_ZT2u-9cqul0wYWw

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

Clerks Discussion Forum

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:30

Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Free of Charge

An opportunity for clerks to liaise/network with other clerks on current topical issues.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YHHePiuFQI6fF9qMkm6jHw

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

Assets Training Day - Talking Tables 27 April 2024

Sat, 27 Apr 2024

Assets Training Day - 27 April 2024, Talking Tables format.

Venue:
Drax Sports and Social Club, Nr Selby, YO8 8PJ
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk
Documents:
Draft Asset Training Day Programme - 27 April 2024 (PDF, 161 Kb)
Asset Training Day - 27 April 2024, Booking Form (MS Word, 292 Kb)

Experienced Clerks Training

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00

Time: 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Cost: £52.50 or £26.30 with small council bursary

Venue: York House, Tadcaster, LS24 9JF

We are providing this session for clerks who have been in office for not less than 3 years. The agenda will be set by attendees, who will be asked to submit topics in advance. There is a maximum of 12 clerks for this session.

To register for this training please email admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

Venue:
York House, Station Road, Tadcaster
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

NEW – Larger Councils Discussion Forum

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:45

Time: 6.45pm to 7.45pm

Free of Charge

This new discussion forum is for councils with multiple assets and more than one member of staff, for Councillors and Clerks to attend.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F1nhEohYSoy2OwQdUsGb7w

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

NEW Effective Communications, Juan Brooks

Wed, 1 May 2024 18:00

Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Cost: £35.10 or £17.60 with small council bursary

To achieve high performing teams, healthy conflict is necessary. Sometimes teams suffer due to an inability to speak out when needed and conflict is brushed under the carpet. Other times conflict leads to relationships breaking down. This on-line session will share techniques to help you identify ways to work with conflict in a way that leads to healthy relationships with your council teams.

During the session we will cover the following:

  • Consider relevant YLCA policies and guidelines that can support you
  • Explain why healthy conflict is key to successful teams
  • Identify your own productive and destructive tendencies in conflict
  • Consider how your preferences might impact on the rest of your team
  • Explore ideas to improve how you respond in conflict

Registration Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lm-pZiiOQQOER2VKPaGbUQ

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk

Holding Better Meetings

Thu, 2 May 2024 13:30

Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Cost: £26.30 or £13.20 with small council bursary

This session will look at how council and committee meetings should be managed, having a lawful agenda to follow and how to deal with disruptions (Standing Orders). Acknowledging that the council is an independent local authority and must act only as it is permitted to do so within legislation.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IaYpQqF9Qr677QhE8Rrq7Q

Venue:
Zoom
Contact:
admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk