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Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

This course follows on from our Chairmanship course and is designed to help delegates explore the skills needed to be an effective community leader Key areas covered in this course include: Developing...

Event Training

24 Feb 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

This course follows on from Planning Nuts and Bolts. It looks at the practical element of responding to planning applications. What should and shouldn't be included in your responses. This is an inter...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillor Development Framework Councillors Officer Development Framework Training

17 Feb 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

We’re pleased to invite you to our upcoming training course focused on the Section 106 agreements regime and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)—a vital topic for Parish and Town Councils. This is...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillor Development Framework Councillors Officer Development Framework Training

10 Feb 2026 Training News

Training Monthly Prize Draw - January 2026

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Training Monthly Prize Draw - January 2026

Congratulations to Earls Barton Parish Council who are our the winner for the January training monthly prize draw. There were 74 councils added to an online random name picker, see video below....

Training Monthly Prize Draw

4 Feb 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

This course is the first step in your learning journey to being Chair to the council. Whether you are currently Chair, Mayor, Deputy or Vice Chair, aspiring to this position in the council or Chair of...

Event Training

3 Feb 2026 Training News

STATUTORY TRAINING

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

STATUTORY TRAINING

Every parish and town council has a legal duty to ensure its staff and volunteers receive appropriate training to meet statutory obligations. However, the level and scope of training should reflect th...

2 Feb 2026 Training News

NEURODIVERSITY

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

NEURODIVERSITY

Parish and town councils are the backbone of community life, delivering services, shaping communities, and ensuring democratic representation. But have you ever wondered why some clerks and councillor...

2 Feb 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

This course is an introductory training session for Councillors and Clerks covering the basic principles of planning including policy, applications, appeals and enforcement. This course is one of the ...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillor Development Framework Councillors Officer Development Framework Training

27 Jan 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Whether you've had a complaint or not, this course is a must! Every Clerk at some point in their career will be faced with dealing with a complaint. This course aims to prepare you with the knowledge,...

Clerks and Officers Training

13 Jan 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

This practical, engaging course is designed for clerks and councillors who want to understand how AI can transform local government operations. Whether you’re curious about the basics or ready to expl...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

6 Jan 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Conservation Areas can be created where a local planning authority identifies an area of special architectural or historic interest, which deserves careful management to protect that character. A list...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

16 Dec 2025 Training News

Training Monthly Prize Draw - December 2025

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Training Monthly Prize Draw - December 2025

Congratulations to Badby Parish Council who are our the winner for the December training monthly prize draw. There were 31 councils added to an online random name picker, see video below....

Training Monthly Prize Draw

15 Dec 2025 Training News

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