
TRAINING FOR IMPROVING & EXPERIENCED CLERKS
Our sector is constantly changing, whether it's adapting to new legislation or finding new ways of working because of technological advances. It's important to keep ourselves updated - you can do this by attending our well-regarded courses, seminars and clerks' networking sessions.
Thursday, 14 September 2023
Venue:
Costessey, near Norwich
A course aimed at motivating clerks, council officers and councillors to complete the CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) qualification. Our experienced tutor will take you through each of the 30 learning outcomes, explain how to compile your portfolio and provide you with ongoing mentoring to achieve this qualification.
Starting in September 2023: 6 sessions over 7 months to be held on Thursday mornings.
Friday, 6 October 2023
Venue:
Pensthorpe Café, near Fakenham NR21 0LN
We know that many clerks work in isolation and sometimes feel they need to talk to other clerks to share ideas particularly during these challenging times. Join in with our popular clerks' networking sessions, we think you'll find it a good use of your time.
Monday, 16 October 2023
Venue:
The Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Costessey NR8 5AH
Our popular seminar is the opportunity to update yourself on key topics of interest and network with like-minded clerks and councillors. The day will include sessions led by the Norfolk PTS team and invited speakers, as well as break-out sessions during the afternoon.
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Venue:
Held online
Understanding how the planning system operates and routinely considering planning applications are key responsibilities of parish and town councils. We look at the process from both the parish/town council and district/borough council perspective and how to manage the expectations of the public who are likely to attend our meetings.
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Venue:
Held online
Many councils either have a finance committee or one or two nominated councillors that assist the Responsible Financial Officer with preparing the budget each Autumn for the following financial year.
If you are new to this process or would like to pick up tips on what's required/what to look for/questions to ask during the budget-setting process, then this course is for you.
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Venue:
Held online
You'll be taken step-by-step through the process of preparing a Neighbourhood Plan for your parish. We'll look at the advantages of having a Neighbourhood Plan, the stages for producing a plan, and the time and resource commitment required. This course includes a case study example of a Norfolk village Neighbourhood Plan – what has worked and what hasn’t.
Friday, 10 November 2023
Venue:
SWAFFHAM
Clerking is the same whatever size of council you work for? Well, yes and no! There are particular challenges and tasks that clerks to larger councils encounter so this is why we want to get clerks together who work for larger councils (towns and larger parishes). Join us to discuss and share ideas over tea and cake.
Friday, 10 November 2023
Venue:
The Costessey Centre NR8 5AH
Clerking is the same whatever size of council you work for? Well, yes and no! There are particular challenges and tasks that clerks to larger councils encounter so this is why we want to get clerks together who work for larger councils (towns and larger parishes). Join us to discuss and share ideas over tea and cake.
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Venue:
Breckland Lodge, Attleborough
We know that many clerks work in isolation and sometimes feel they need to talk to other clerks to share ideas particularly during these challenging times. Join in with our popular clerks' networking mornings, we think you'll find it a good use of your time.
Thursday, 16 November 2023
Venue:
The George Hotel, Swaffham PE37 7LJ
We know that many clerks work in isolation and sometimes feel they need to talk to other clerks to share ideas particularly during these challenging times. Join in with our popular clerks' networking mornings, we think you'll find it a good use of your time.
Thursday, 16 November 2023
Venue:
Held online
Are you a councillor or clerk who feels you would like to have a better grasp of your council's finances? Local councils spend public money but who specifically controls the finances? This course gives a comprehensive overview of the council's financial year.
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Venue:
Plumstead Walled Garden, Little Plumstead. NR13 5FA
We know that many clerks work in isolation and sometimes feel they need to talk to other clerks to share ideas particularly during these challenging times. Join in with our popular clerks' networking mornings, we think you'll find it a good use of your time.
Thursday, 7 December 2023
Venue:
Woodgate Nursery, Aylsham NR11 6UH
We know that many clerks work in isolation and sometimes feel they need to talk to other clerks to share ideas particularly during these challenging times. Join in with our popular clerks' networking mornings, we think you'll find it a good use of your time.
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
Venue:
Dunston Hall, Ipswich Rd, Norwich, NR14 8PQ
We know that many clerks work in isolation and sometimes feel they need to talk to other clerks to share ideas particularly during these challenging times. Join in with our popular clerks' networking mornings, we think you'll find it a good use of your time.
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