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Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

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Creating a safe and respectful environment is not just good practice—it’s a legal obligation. Under the Equality Act 2010, all organisations must take reasonable steps to prevent harassment and discri...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

Nov 6, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

New Training Videos

We've added two new videos to our training video library Planning Enforcement Overview [1] and Who Manages the Clerk of a Local Council [2] We've also opened a You Tube Channel so you can subscribe ...

Briefing Chair Clerks and Officers Councillor Development Framework Councillors Free Course Officer Development Framework Training

Nov 5, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

This topic has never been more relevant particularly as town & parish councils now have a duty to help tackle the growing biodiversity crisis. The session identifies the practical changes and steps co...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

Nov 4, 2025 Training News

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 m...

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

Oct 28, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Adaptation measures for your Council. This topic has never been more relevant, particularly as councils are urged to help adapt and mitigate the damaging effects of Climate Change. This session iden...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

Oct 21, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

Tuesday's Training Treat

Young people are often one of the most challenging demographics for councils to connect with—yet their voices are vital to shaping inclusive, forward-thinking communities. This course is designed to h...

Chair Clerks and Officers Councillors Training

Oct 14, 2025 Training News

Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Marie Reilly

New (and free!) Finance related courses and dates

*An intro to VAT* The Parkinson Partnership LLP is celebrating our 10 years in business by announcing that places on our Introduction to VAT course will be FREE for 6 months. More information [1] *Pro...

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

Oct 10, 2025 Training News

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

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