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Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Many councillors find staff appraisals daunting, but a good appraisal should be a positive and constructive conversation. Our new Appraisal Skills course provides practical guidance for councillors in...

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

13 Oct 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Allotments can be one of a council's most valued community assets, but they also come with their own challenges. This practical LRALC course covers the legal framework, tenancy arrangements, managemen...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

6 Oct 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Managing a burial ground can seem daunting when you're new to the role. This basic course provides a practical introduction to burial ground management, covering the legal framework, administration, r...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

22 Sept 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Artificial Intelligence is no longer something for the future – it's already helping councils save time, improve efficiency and tackle routine tasks more effectively. Following excellent feedback from...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

15 Sept 2026 Training News

NEW

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

NEW

Build more confident communication across your council Following popular demand, our partners at Breakthrough Communications are bringing back their Confident Communication and Assertiveness for Clerk...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillor Development Framework Councillors Officer Development Framework

10 Sept 2026 Training News

FREE EVENT

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

FREE EVENT

For Northants CALC, Lance Allan, SAAA's User Acceptance and Training Project Manager, is delivering a free and practical demonstration of the new AGAR Digital portal, which can be used by all local co...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillor Development Framework Councillors Officer Development Framework

4 Sept 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Let's be honest – AGAR season can be stressful. The good news is Lewis Anderson's popular Taking the "GRRR" Out of AGAR course has been refreshed for 2026/27 and now includes updates to the Practition...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

1 Sept 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Let's be honest – AGAR season can be stressful. The good news is Lewis Anderson's popular Taking the "GRRR" Out of AGAR course has been refreshed for 2026/27 and now includes updates to the Practition...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

1 Sept 2026 Training News

Extra Tuesday Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Extra Tuesday Training Treat

Employment law update This practical session will provide an overview of key employment law topics and offer guidance on managing frequently encountered staffing matters within councils. The session w...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

25 Aug 2026 Training News

Tuesday Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday Training Treat

👥 Who Should Attend This course is suitable for those who will be responsible for the regular checks and maintenance of playground equipment. 📅 Course Details 5 October 2026 09:00-16:00 - Cynthia Spen...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

25 Aug 2026 Training News

NEW DATE!

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

NEW DATE!

👥 Who Should Attend This course is suitable for those who will be responsible for the regular checks and maintenance of playground equipment. 📅 Course Details 5 October 2026 09:00-16:00 - Cynthia Spen...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

4 Aug 2026 Training News

Tuesday's Training Treat

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

What makes your parish unique? Every council has a story to tell, but many struggle to communicate what makes their community special. Growing Your Local Identity: Telling Your Community's Story explo...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

14 Jul 2026 Training News

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