Councillor development
Officer development
Communicating with your community part 1- delivered by Breakthrough Communications
It is important for councils of all shapes and sizes to create a public communication strategy that supports the delivery of your council's priorities, aims and objectives.
The session explores the latest best practice for creating an effective, sustainable and resource-appropriate communications strategy that fits with the needs and aspirations of your council.
£35 per delegate plus VAT
This is a national event, hosted by Breakthrough Communications.
Communicating with your community part 2- delivered by Breakthrough Communications
This session will help you consider how to implement your communications strategy and engage with your community. We explore how councils can communicate and engage, as well as building sustainable conversations. Discover the tools, strategies and techniques needed to better promote your own messages buy also to better respond to the voices within your local community.
£35 per delegate plus VAT
This is a national event, hosted by Breakthrough Communications.
View dates and availability using this link to Breakthrough Communications website. SALC members are authorised to BOOK DIRECT. SALC will invoice the council direct.
How councils can engage effectively with young people in their communities - delivered by Breakthrough Communications
Young people are often a hard-to-reach demographic for councils to engage with. In this session we explore what we actually mean by the term 'young people', what issues matter to different groups of young people, how to effectively reach and engage them, both online and offline, and how to build partnerships with youth-focused organisations in your area.
£35 per delegate plus VAT
This is a national event, hosted by Breakthrough Communications.
How councils can recruit a more diverse pool of local councillors - delivered by Breakthrough Communications
It is increasingly challenging to find people who are willing to put their names forward either at election time or to be co-opted. We explore effective ways councils and councillors can engage people over time, building up their awareness and interest in the work of the council, in order to better promote and demystify the role of a councillor.
£35 per delegate plus VAT
This is a national event, hosted by Breakthrough Communications.
View dates and availability using this link to Breakthrough Communications website. SALC members are authorised to BOOK DIRECT. SALC will invoice the council direct.
Get the most from local and regional media - delivered by Breakthrough Communications
From local newspapers and magazines to regional TV and radio, traditional media provides councils a platform to communicate with residents, but engaging with journalists, how to write effective press releases and how to get regular coverage in your local and regional media.
£35 per delegate plus VAT
This is a national event, hosted by Breakthrough Communications.
View dates and availability to Breakthrough Communications website. SALC member are authorised to BOOK DIRECT. SALC will invoice the council direct.
Crisis communications for local councils - delivered by Breakthrough Communications
We never know when a crisis could strike. From local flooding to a council meeting going viral there are many ways in which councils can find themselves in the eye of the media storm. This session takes participants through the detail of preparing for a crisis no matter what form it may take. Passing on expert tips and guidance on being as prepared as you can should the worst happen.
£35 per delegate plus VAT
This is a national event, hosted by Breakthrough Communications.
View dates and availability using this link to Breakthrough Communications website. SALC members are authorised to BOOK DIRECT. SALC will invoice the council direct.