NORFOLK PTS
THE SPRING ESSENTIAL UPDATE SEMINAR - REMOTE ACCESS
Time:
10AM - 1.45PM
In a response to requests, we are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with CloudyITto offer remote access. For those unable to attend in person, this new virtual option will allow delegates to join the event online and participate in real-time.
Our Spring Seminar is the perfect opportunity to update yourself on topics relevant to parish and town councils.
The day will include sessions led by the Norfolk PTS team as well as invited speakers.
You can also join us in person - find out more
Date:
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Venue:
Remote Access
Tutor:
Julie King, Laura Apps-Green, Richard Bishop, Phil Brown
Cost:
£24 subscribers | £30 non-subscribers
We have a range of guest speakers lined up all bringing with them knowledge and experience in their subject area.
Hear from the following speakers:
Laura Apps-Green & Julie King, Norfolk PTS
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Could having a council that is representative of its whole community lead to better decision making? This session will help you understand your legal requirement to promote the fair treatment of all people and help you cultivate a council that values all for their unique differences. It will explore unconscious bias and look at breaking down any barriers that may exist?
Phil Brown, CJ International Services Ltd
Crushing the myths around data protection and FOI
The UK GDPR has been effective for nearly 7 years and the FOI Act for about 19 years, but there is still a lot of misunderstanding of what is needed to be done by parish and town councils to comply and respond to requests. Phil’s presentation will cut to the chase and provide instant clarification to some of the key points of the law and what councils are expected to know, have and do!
Colin Raffell, James Hallam Insurance Brokers
Risks and liability from a local council perspective and how to protect your assets
Are disclaimer notices worth the paper they are written on? Why is it important to ensure the valuation of your assets is up to date? Why are risk assessments essential? Colin will help you understand the terminology used, common exclusions and who on the Council is liable, so you can ensure that your insurance ticks all the boxes.
Ian Clarke – Executive Editor, Eastern Daily Press
Dealing with the Press
Are you frightened of any involvement with press? Do they only come knocking when they think there’s a story? Ian will explain how the press can be your friend, the advantage of being proactive and how they can help you publicise your good news stories.
Chris Starkie – Director of Growth and Investment, Norfolk Couty Council
Devolution - plans to create a Mayoral Combined County Authority for Norfolk and Suffolk
An overview of the functions and responsibilities of the MCCA and the benefits it could bring to residents and business in Norfolk.
Notes:
We'll send you joining instructions around a week before the seminar is due to be held.
Comments from our last seminar held in October 2024:
Fantastic as always.
A very useful time spent at the seminar with a varied choice of topics.
Very helpful.
Excellent, thank you for an informative day
Very good. Always learn something new at these Seminars. A really good day to chat with other clerks/councillors together with great food for lunch.
Excellent thank you.
Interesting. Well worth it!
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