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Training & Events Calendar

A Basic Understanding of the Planning System, Andrew Towlerton, Planning Consultant

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:30

Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm

Cost: £25.00 or £12.50 with small council bursary

In this session we aim to help councils understand their role in and get the most from the planning system. There will be a focus on the roles and responsibilities of local councils in planning; local plan making, the National Planning Policy Framework introduced in 2012 and guidance on how to respond effectively to planning applications, including the use of material considerations and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Registration Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EALfNrhiQfakUp-qboVhKg

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

Risk Management and Risk Assessments

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:30

Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Cost: £25.00 or £12.50 with small council bursary

The webinar will cover risk management as well as the general risk assessment regime of local councils. It is an interactive session to establish what is a risk, how is it managed and monitored, and what is the process?

Registration Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ogxm2VJSpOy3WPMF4B49w

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

Councillors Code of Conduct

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00

Time: 10.00am to 11.30am

Cost: £25.00 or £12.50 with small council bursary

Our training explores the importance of maintaining high standards of conduct. Areas which will be explored will include the use of social media, disclosure of confidential information and member-officer relations. It will be an interactive session, with a discussion on the requirements on members to register and declare interests. We will also cover complaints about the conduct of a councillor and who to contact.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fs31VNHWSWqwhQuJWlPDTA

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

Council Finances and Budget Monitoring

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:30

Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm

Cost: £25.00 or £12.50 with small council bursary

This session will cover the council's finances and where to find information on proper practices, who is responsible for the council's finances? How should public money be dealt with? Having a budget in place is essential, but what is good practice for monitoring budgets? This is a useful training session for the council, finance committee and clerk/RFO.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K_CBcm8eQhW1i9QG_xsZGA

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

Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) 2004 CANCELLED

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:30

Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm

Cost: £25.00 or £12.50 with small council bursary

The webinar session will cover the purpose of the FOIA and EIR, how to deal with FOI and EIR requests, what information can be withheld, the role of the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and some helpful hints for the town and parish councils.

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

Managing Performance, Chris Moses LLM Chartered FCIPD CANCELLED

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:00

Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Cost: £33.40 or £16.70 with small council bursary

How to overcome common Employee performance problems such as poor standard of work, attendance and absenteeism, misconduct, and misuse of social media. The session will include informal counselling approaches, as well as how to conduct formal disciplinary action in accordance with current legal obligations.

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

Induction for new Clerks - York House, Tadcaster

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:30

Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm

Cost: £50.00 or £25.00 with small council bursary

Venue: York House. Tadcaster

The session will include the production of lawful agendas, effective minutes, learning legislation for local councils, 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 the post for some time but have never completed this training.To register for this session, please email admin@yorkshirelca.gov.uk for a booking form.

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

Clerks Discussion Forum

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:00

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Free of Charge

An opportunity for clerks to liaise/network with other clerks on current topical issues.
Please register for the session at least the day before.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-Z60GxXwTyK6XcziLpu2ew

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

Councillors Discussion Forum

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:45

Time: 6.45pm to 7.45pm

Free of Charge

An opportunity for councillors to liaise/network with each other. 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_-Uh_mFwfRBmuUAlgm4mj8w

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

Parkinson Partnership: Finance for councillors

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00

The Parkinson Partnership is a retained financial adviser to YLCA (and other county associations in England) and we have received an update on additional courses that are being provided by them. These sessions are being offered nationally and the places on them are snapped up quite quickly, so please act swiftly to get bookings into us.

Te sessions are interactive - delegates will need a device with a reasonable screen size such as a PC, laptop, or tablet to be able to participate fully.

The cost is £30 per delegate for each session.

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

Off to a Flying Start Part 1

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:30

Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Cost: £33.40 or £16.70 with small council bursary

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_JnC6AUMWRGqp-Y6uQU4qFw

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

Off to a Flying Start Part 2

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:30

Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Cost: £33.40 or £16.70 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_hpQdjIwYQM-HOBygW8Lttw

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

Parkinson Partnership: VAT for unregistered councils ( VAT 126)

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00

The Parkinson Partnership is a retained financial adviser to YLCA (and other county associations in England) and we have received an update on additional courses that are being provided by them. These sessions are being offered nationally and the places on them are snapped up quite quickly, so please act swiftly to get bookings into us.

The sessions are interactive - delegates will need a device with a reasonable screen size such as a PC, laptop, or tablet to be able to participate fully.

The cost is £30 per delegate for each session.

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