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Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

This one-hour session offers a more detailed exploration of the Neighbourhood Planning process, ideal for participants who already have a basic understanding of the concept. The course focuses on the ...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

Sep 30, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

This one-hour introductory session provides a clear and accessible overview of Neighbourhood Planning, tailored for individuals with little or no prior experience. The course explains the purpose, pro...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

Sep 23, 2025 Training News

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

Sep 2, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Sophie Harding

Co-option After the 2025 Elections

*Co-option After the 2025 Elections: A Democratic Safety Net or a Missed Opportunity?* The ordinary elections held on 1 May 2025 across Northamptonshire’s parish and town councils revealed a persisten...

Councillors

Aug 6, 2025 News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

NEW DATES

With budgeting season just around the corner, new dates have been published for finance related training. * Budgeting for Clerks and Finance Staff [1] * * Finance for Councillors [2] * [1] /training...

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

Jul 25, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Town and Parish Councils know that it would be good practice to conduct appraisals, as well as giving them a golden opportunity to develop effective communication links with the workforce. However man...

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

Jul 15, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

REMINDER

*You do not currently have permission to book this event - error message.* This is a reminder, that all paid for events require the clerk to be logged into the website to book training. If you see a m...

Annual Conference Chair Clerks and Officers Conference Councillors Event Free Course Training Workshop

Jul 14, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Annual Conference

To All Member Councils: I am delighted to give formal notice of the 78th Northants CALC Annual Conference, which will be held on Saturday 4 October 2025 at Moulton Community Centre in Moulton with bus...

Annual Conference Chair Clerks and Officers Conference Councillors

Jul 14, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Are you aware of your responsibilities as a Councillor under the Code of Conduct? If there was a planning application next door would you declare an interest? What type of interest? What if the applic...

Chair Councillor Development Framework Councillors Training

Jul 8, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

NEW DATE

A new date for Finance for Councillors has been confirmed 16 September 2025 10:00-11:40 online [1] Book now to avoid disappointment [1] /event/finance-for-councillors-2025-09-16-1476/register...

Councillor Development Framework Councillors Finance Training

Jul 7, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

NEW

*New Monthly Prize Draw for Training* We’re pleased to launch a new monthly prize draw to recognise councils engaging in training. Each month, the names of councils who have attended training within t...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillor Development Framework Councillors Free Course Training

Jul 1, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

NEW DATE

We've scheduled a new date for Off to a Flying Start. This event will be in person. 2 October 2025 10:00-12:30 at Moulton Community Centre Book Now [1] [1] /event/off-to-a-flying-start-2025-10-02-14...

Councillor Development Framework Councillors Training

Jun 30, 2025 Training News

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