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Training Monthly Prize Draw - June 2026

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Training Monthly Prize Draw - June 2026

Congratulations to Overstone Parish Council who are our the winner for the June training monthly prize draw. There were 118 councils added to an online random name picker, see video below....

Training Monthly Prize Draw

30 Jun 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

9 Jun 2026 Training News

NEW DATES!

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

NEW DATES!

New dates have now been added for: The Code of Conduct in Practice 25 June 2026 19:00-21:00 Online Book Now and Chairperson and Leadership 14 July 2026 18:30-21:00 Online Book Now...

21 May 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Procurement The procurement course has had a revamp to now include the practical elements of inviting quotes, producing specifications and tender documentation, achieving competition and value for mon...

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

21 May 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

The Parkinson Partnership LLP is celebrating our 10 years in business by announcing that places on Introduction to VAT course will be FREE for 6 months. This is the last course available for free. Boo...

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

21 May 2026 Training News

Training Monthly Prize Draw - April 2026

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Training Monthly Prize Draw - April 2026

Congratulations to Broughton Parish Council who are our the winner for the April training monthly prize draw. There were 20 councils added to an online random name picker, see video below....

Training Monthly Prize Draw

6 May 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

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

5 May 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Managing professional relationships effectively is important, and this is particularly true for Clerks and local council officers. Yet whether it's with other officers or with councillors, sometimes d...

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

28 Apr 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

This course is a must for all new Councillors! And is a good refresher for existing councillors. It is designed to give councillors a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council's...

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

21 Apr 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

14 Apr 2026 Training News

Training Monthly Prize Draw - March 2026

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Training Monthly Prize Draw - March 2026

Congratulations to Upton Parish Council who are our the winner for the March training monthly prize draw. There were 66 councils added to an online random name picker, see video below....

Training Monthly Prize Draw

10 Apr 2026 Training News

Local Planning Authority Satisfaction Survey

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Danny Moody

Local Planning Authority Satisfaction Survey

Click to open We have published the findings of our Parish and Town Council Snapshot Survey on satisfaction with Local Planning Authorities, based on responses from 186 parish and town councils across...

27 Mar 2026 News

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