Latest Courses
Clerk and Officers Update
These sessions, for local council employees, are relatively informal and are designed for information sharing and networking. Topical subjects are introduced, occasionally by external expert speakers. You will also have time to raise own issues and questions and given a forum for discussion, problem-solving and support. A programme is produced for each Clerks and Officers Update, designed to cover the topics that are most relevant to you as a member of staff in the sector at that time. This session will be focussing on year end and audit and is primarily aimed at clerks, or other members of staff, who are relatively new to the sector and would like to understand more about what they need to do at year end. We also welcome clerks/officers who would like a refresher or who would simply like to attend as a networking opportunity.
Knowledge and Core Skills
14th January 2026
19:00 - 21:00
Online
Full
Part 1 - Wednesday 14th January 19:00 - 21:00 Part 2 - Wednesday 21st January 19:00 - 21:00 This two part course is suitable for new councillors or those that would like a refresher in the key aspects of being a parish or town councillor. Please note these sessions are being held online and you should attend both sessions.
Latest Updates in Planning
This course will provide an update on recent planning changes, including the government’s remodelled planning system to support housing, economic growth, and climate goals. Key updates cover the revised National Planning Policy Framework (Dec 2024), implementation of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (2023), and the impact of devolution and local government reorganisation on local and neighbourhood plans.
Intro to CiLCA
5th February 2026
10:00 - 12:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
This is offered as a 2.5 hour stand-alone session for attendees to gather information to make a decision on whether they would like to take the CiLCA qualification and whether they would like to enrol on the Hampshire ALC Training & Mentoring programme to support them in completing their CiLCA Portfolio.
Cemetery Management & Compliance
This course deals with common problems, issues and mistakes and the costs that can be realised by burial authorities. The course will tell you how to avoid these costs and create potential new income streams. This course is run over two consecutive half days. Attendance is required at both sessions to complete the course. Part 1: Tuesday 10th February 9.15am - 12.30pm Part 2: Wednesday 11th February 9.15am - 12.30pm
Knowledge and Core Skills for Councillors
This course is suitable for new councillors or those that would like a refresher in the key aspects of being a parish or town councillor.