NORFOLK PTS
THE ESSENTIAL UPDATE SEMINAR
Time:
10 am - 3 pm
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.
Date:
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Venue:
Queen's Hills Community Centre, Costessey
Tutor:
Julie King, Luisa Cantera, Sara Campbell, Di Dann
Cost:
£54 subscribers | £67.50 non-subscribers including lunch and refreshments
Morning:
Julie King, Luisa Cantera and Sara Campbell, Norfolk PTS
The Annual Parish Council Meeting in May: what's different in 2023?
Tom Townsend, Archivist at the Norfolk Record Office
The work of the Norfolk Record Office, its role in preserving Norfolk’s parish and town council records, dos and don’ts in storing important records, and how and when to take in your council’s precious records to the NRO
Gemma Harrison, Holt Town Clerk and ex-Public Rights of Way Officer
Public Rights of Way: what are they and what are our responsibilities? Gemma will explain the legislation, whose responsibility they are, how councils can help, and share common issues
Sue Lake and Pat Prekopp, Town Clerk and Councillor, Aylsham Town Council
Why Alysham Town Council recently declared a climate change emergency in the town. Sue and Pat will share their experiences of their journey so far: the positives and the negatives
Afternoon:
HR speaker (name to be confirmed)
The importance of communication and appraisal, regardless of the size of your council
Break-out sessions – sign up for your favourite topics, 1 from each session
1st break-out sessions
Is your council ready for the elections? Julie King
Allotments Q&A: Di Dann
Essential policies and when to review: Sara Campbell
Wix websites: Steve Jackman
Village hall and charity questions answered: Clare Fiander*
Microsoft Office tips: Helen Fooks**
HR best practice: to be confirmed
Reviewing neighbourhood planning policies: David Fowler
2nd break-out sessions
Keeping yourself up to date: Luisa Cantera
General Power of Competence: Julie King
Internal audit Q&A: Di Dann
Wix websites: Steve Jackman
Village hall and charity questions answered: Clare Fiander*
Microsoft Office tips: Helen Fooks**
HR Q&A: Jane Rodger
Planning Q&A: David Fowler
*Clare Fiander works for Community Action Norfolk
**Helen Fooks is our IT trainer
Notes:
We'll send you joining instructions around a week before the seminar is due to be held. It would be helpful to know if you have any dietary requirements when you book.
Comments from our last seminar held in September 2022:
It was very enjoyable and inspiring to see some of the productive work other parish councils are doing to promote their communities well-being.
10/10 the lunch was good except it disappeared quickly!
Very interesting, well organised and informative. Thank you.
Interesting and enjoyable.
Informative, it was nice to interact with other clerks and hear the issues they are facing: excellent.
Great day, I came away with a lot of useful information to pass onto my Council.
Very interesting and engaging especially around the new model code of conduct.
A well organised day, very informative.
Very educational and enlightening.
An excellent networking opportunity. Speakers were very engaging. Relaxed style of the day worked well.
Really good, great to catch up and pick up tips.
Very beneficial and covered numerous topics.
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