Local (parish and town) councils play an important role in commenting on the planning applications that affect their area. The Government wants to see planning decisions taken at the lowest level possible and so once the local planning authority has received a planning application it will publicise the proposal and notify the Local Council so that they have a chance to express their views.

How can Local Council make sure that their comments on planning applications are as effective as possible and taken into account by the local planning authority? This course will give you lots of advice, hints and tips to assist you as a councillor with this important task.

Local (parish and town) councils play an important role in commenting on the planning applications that affect their area. The Government wants to see planning decisions taken at the lowest level possible and so once the local planning authority has received a planning application it will publicise the proposal and notify the Local Council so that they have a chance to express their views.

How can Local Council make sure that their comments on planning applications are as effective as possible and taken into account by the local planning authority? This course will give you lots of advice, hints and tips to assist you as a councillor with this important task.

The aim of this 2-part webinar is to help you gain a wider understanding of trusts, along with guidance for the trusteeship of charities.

Please note that these webinars will each last up to 1.5 hours (dependent on the level of interaction within the sessions and the number of questions raised).

Session One (Tuesday 11th June) will cover:

• The nature of trusts
• How a charitable trust is created
• Registration with the Charity Commission or HM Revenue and Customs
• Charitable Incorporated Organisation
• Requirements for a charitable trust
• Role of the Charity Commission
• Legal personality of a charitable trust

Session Two (Tuesday 18th June) will cover:

• Trustees generally
• Duties of management and liabilities
• Trading
• Dealings with property
• Winding up or amalgamating a charity
• Village halls and recreation grounds
• Role and responsibilities of custodian, holding and management trustees

PAYMENT FOR BOTH SESSIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON BOOKING OF SESSION 1.    ALCA WILL BOOK YOU AUTOMATICALLY ON TO SESSION 2 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE SEPARATE CONFIRMATION AND JOINING INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.

Local (parish and town) councils play an important role in commenting on the planning applications that affect their area. The Government wants to see planning decisions taken at the lowest level possible and so once the local planning authority has received a planning application it will publicise the proposal and notify the Local Council so that they have a chance to express their views.

How can Local Council make sure that their comments on planning applications are as effective as possible and taken into account by the local planning authority? This course will give you lots of advice, hints and tips to assist you as a councillor with this important task.

This free webinar is aimed at local councils that are considering engaging with the Foundation Award level of the Local Councils Award Scheme.  The session will provide an overview of the following:

• Overview of the Local Councils Award Scheme
• Application of the Local Councils Award Scheme framework to effective governance
• Assessment Framework for the Foundation Award
• How to prepare for submission and accreditation

Local (parish and town) councils play an important role in commenting on the planning applications that affect their area. The Government wants to see planning decisions taken at the lowest level possible and so once the local planning authority has received a planning application it will publicise the proposal and notify the Local Council so that they have a chance to express their views.

How can Local Council make sure that their comments on planning applications are as effective as possible and taken into account by the local planning authority? This course will give you lots of advice, hints and tips to assist you as a councillor with this important task.

This is the first of a 2-part course aimed at helping Clerks and Councillors elected to Staffing Committees to develop knowledge, confidence and skills in matters of Employment Law and managing staff.

MODULE 1: Employment Law and HR Essentials  (Thursday 28th November)

• The Employment Framework
• Contract and Policies
• Induction and Probation
• The role of the HR Committee in people matters

Please note that you will automatically be enrolled onto Session 2, which will take place on Thursday 5th December (18:15 - 20:45), but payment for the whole course will be requested on booking of MODULE 1.

MODULE 2: Managing Common Staff Issues  (Thursday 5th December)

• Sickness and Absence
• Supporting staff members
• Managing Disciplinaries
• Avoiding Grievances

Operating an Effective Staffing Committee

*DO NOT BOOK* Cost of training included in booking of MODULE 1. Registration will be carried over to MODULE 2 AUTOMATICALLY.

This is the first of a 2-part course aimed at developing the knowledge, confidence and skills of Clerks and Councillors elected to Staffing Committees of local councils.

MODULE 2: Managing Common Staff Issues (Thursday 5th December 2024, 18:15-20:45)

• Sickness and Absence
• Supporting staff members
• Managing Disciplinaries
• Avoiding Grievances

This course, delivered in collaboration with the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, will cover many aspects of the management of burial grounds, including:

 - Local Authorities’ Cemeteries Order 1977 (LACO) 

 - Registers and records

 - Granting and extending exclusive rights of burial

 - Consent

 - Avoiding disputes

 - Burials; depth, shallow graves

 - Administration processes

 - Grave digging – procedures, preparations, backfilling

 - Memorials 

The second event in the ALCA Webinar Series focuses on the legislation and practical considerations around recording public meetings, as well as how to manage the right of members of the public to make their own audio and visual recordings of council meetings.

Signposts to documents and templates will be provided and further support will be available following the event.

A more comprehensive training session for Councillors who have become the Chair or Vice Chair of the Council or Committee for the first time, as well as seasoned Chairs who are looking to develop their skills further. Topics include:

• Standing Orders
• Preparing for meetings
• Running meetings effectively
• Time management
• Managing conflict
• Civility & Respect
• Public participation
• Taking actions forward with the Clerk and Officers

Local (parish and town) councils play an important role in commenting on the planning applications that affect their area. The Government wants to see planning decisions taken at the lowest level possible and so once the local planning authority has received a planning application it will publicise the proposal and notify the Local Council so that they have a chance to express their views.

How can Local Council make sure that their comments on planning applications are as effective as possible and taken into account by the local planning authority? This course will give you lots of advice, hints and tips to assist you as a councillor with this important task.

 --BOOKING ON THIS SESSION WILL AUTOMATICALLY BOOK YOU ONTO SESSION 2---  THE TOTAL COST OF BOTH SESSIONS WILL BE INVOICED ON BOOKING OF SESSION 1--

The aim of this 2-part webinar is to help you gain a wider understanding of trusts, along with guidance for the trusteeship of charities.

Please note that these webinars will each last up to 1.5 hours (dependent on the level of interaction within the sessions and the number of questions raised).

Session One (Tuesday 14th January) will cover:

• The nature of trusts
• How a charitable trust is created
• Registration with the Charity Commission or HM Revenue and Customs
• Charitable Incorporated Organisation
• Requirements for a charitable trust
• Role of the Charity Commission
• Legal personality of a charitable trust

Session Two (Tuesday 21st January) will cover:

• Trustees generally
• Duties of management and liabilities
• Trading
• Dealings with property
• Winding up or amalgamating a charity
• Village halls and recreation grounds
• Role and responsibilities of custodian, holding and management trustees

PAYMENT FOR BOTH SESSIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON BOOKING OF SESSION 1.    ALCA WILL BOOK YOU AUTOMATICALLY ON TO SESSION 2 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE SEPARATE CONFIRMATION AND JOINING INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.

The aim of this 2-part webinar is to help you gain a wider understanding of trusts, along with guidance for the trusteeship of charities.

Please note that these webinars will each last up to 1.5 hours (dependent on the level of interaction within the sessions and the number of questions raised).

Session Two (Tuesday 21st January) will cover:

• Trustees generally
• Duties of management and liabilities
• Trading
• Dealings with property
• Winding up or amalgamating a charity
• Village halls and recreation grounds
• Role and responsibilities of custodian, holding and management trustees

PAYMENT FOR BOTH SESSIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON BOOKING OF SESSION 1.    ALCA WILL BOOK YOU AUTOMATICALLY ON TO SESSION TWO AND YOU WILL RECEIVE SEPARATE CONFIRMATION AND JOINING INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY.