Combined, these two workshops cover the basics to enable councillors to learn about the key aspects of their role.  They are ideal for new councillors but also enable existing councillors to refresh their knowledge and understanding.

Session 1 covers:

• What is a council

• Local councils and the law

• Working as a team - roles and responsibilities

• Standards and the Code of Conduct 

Session 2 covers:

• How councils work in practice

• Meetings and agendas

• Finance and transparency

• Community involvement

This course aims to equip you with the skills needed to  positively influence your customer interactions  and meet your service-related challenges with confidence.

£32 per delegate per session plus VAT

View dates and availability using this link to the SALC booking page .  You will need to log into the member portal to register.

Councillors represent local residents, work to develop better services and deliver local change. The public have high expectations and entrust councillors to represent the local area, taking decisions fairly, openly and transparently. Councillors have both an individual and collective responsibility to meet these expectations by maintaining high standards and demonstrating good conduct. 

Councillors should be able to undertake their role without being intimidated, abused, bullied, or threatened by anyone, including the general public.

This training session focuses on the following:

- Legal framework

- General principles

- Interests

- Dispensations

- General obligations and breaches

£32 per delegate per session plus VAT

View dates and availability using this link to the SALC booking page .  You will need to log into the member portal to register.

This session is designed to give councillors a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council's finances.

The session covers:

• Roles and responsibilities

• Setting a budget and precept

• Financial control

• The Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR)

• Internal and external audit

• How VAT applies to local councils

£32 per delegate per session plus VAT

View dates and availability using this link to The Parkinson Partnership website.  SALC members are authorised to BOOK DIRECT.  SALC will invoice the councils direct. 

Whether you are an experienced councillor or have only recently been elected, it is vital that you understand how data protection legislation sits with your role as an elected member.  

The session will:

• help you understand your legal obligations

• how to get things right

• introduce Freedom of Information legislation and what this means as a councillor

£35 per delegate per session plus VAT

View dates and availability using this link to Breakthrough Communications  website. SALC members are authorised to BOOK DIRECT. SALC will invoice the council direct.

 Click on this link to view a short video on how to book your training session with Breakthrough Communications

This session is designed for councillors regardless of whether you are an experienced chairperson or whether you are new to the role.  

The session explores:

• how to effectively prepare for meetings

• how to get the most out of the meetings you chair and from other councillors

• how to deal with tricky situations

£35 per delegate per session plus VAT

View dates and availability using this link to Breakthrough Communications website. SALC members are authorised to BOOK DIRECT.  SALC will invoice the council direct.

Click on this link to view a short video on how to book your training session with Breakthrough Communications

It has never been more important for councillors to understand social media. In this session we will go through the confusing world of social media communications. It is designed for both social media users and those new to it.

During the session you will learn:

• where to focus your time and effort

• We will point out the pitfalls

• Consider difficult situations 

• Help you as a councillor to get the most from social media

£35 per delegate per session plus VAT

View dates and availability using this link to Breakthrough Communications website. SALC members are authorised to BOOK DIRECT.  SALC will invoice the council direct.

Click on this link to view a short video on how to book your training session with Breakthrough Communications