Latest Courses
Latest Updates in Planning
The planning system is being remodelled by the new government to help achieve its objectives for housebuilding, economic development and mitigating climate change. The session will cover all of the major issues, including plan-making, housing numbers, biodiversity, and infrastructure funding to help you to prepare for what’s to come.
Intro to Planning
This session is for Councillors on the planning committee and anyone who will be engaging with planning matters for the first time.
Chairing Skills
11th June 2025
10:00 - 13:00
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
This course is for chairs, committee chairs or those who might aspire to these roles.
Knowledge and Core Skills
12th June 2025
10:00 - 14:30
Shaw House, Church Road, Shaw, Newbury RG14 2DR
Spaces Available
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.
What you Need to Know
17th June 2025
10:00 - 12:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
**This session will be held in two parts. Part 1 - Tuesday 17th June 2025 Part 2 - Tuesday 24th June 2025** This informal small-group course gives new and inexperienced Officers an introduction to some of the key aspects of the role.
Knowledge and Core Skills
25th June 2025
18:30 - 21:00
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
This course is aimed at new councillors, or those that would like a refresher in the key aspects of being a town or parish councillor.
Intro to Local Council Finance for Councillors
An overview financial training session is for Councillors designed to give them understanding of their duties regarding the council's finances.
Intro to Planning
This session is for Councillors on the planning committee and anyone who will be engaging with planning matters for the first time.
Intro to Local Council Finance for Officers
8th July 2025
10:00 - 12:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
An introductory session for Clerks and Officers designed to give to an overview of the Councils' duties regarding financial management and the role of the Responsible Financial Officer.
Chairing Skills
8th July 2025
18:30 - 21:00
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
This course is for chairs, committee chairs or those who might aspire to these roles.
Handling Challenging Individuals
16th July 2025
10:00 - 12:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
The aim of this course is to give participants the tools and confidence to deal with difficult or challenging behaviour in their council.
Finance and Budgeting for Councillors
9th September 2025
18:30 - 21:00
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
This session provides Councillors with an understanding of the council's finances and budgeting process.
Budgeting for Clerks and Officers
In this course topics include setting a budget and precept, contingencies and reserves, how the council tax base affects the budget, inflation and budget monitoring.
What You Need To Know
1st October 2025
10:00 - 12:30
Shaw House, Church Road, Shaw, Newbury RG14 2DR
Spaces Available
This session will be held in two parts: Part 1 - Wednesday 1st October 2025 Part 2 - Wednesday 8th October 2025 This informal two part course gives new and inexperienced Officers an introduction to some of the key aspects of the role and highlights many support mechanisms and signposts for further information.
Intro to Planning
This session is for Councillors on the planning committee and anyone who will be engaging with planning matters for the first time.
Knowledge and Core Skills
14th October 2025
10:00 - 14:30
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
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.
Local Council Governance - Understanding your Responsibilities
19th November 2025
10:00 - 13:00
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Basingstoke RG24 9NT
Spaces Available
This 3 hour course is aimed at Councillors to explain their responsibilities regarding governance. The session will outline some suggested processes to have in place to help councils carry out this function.
Clerk and Officers Update
27th November 2025
10:00 - 12:30
Shaw House, Church Road, Shaw, Newbury RG14 2DR
Spaces Available
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.
Knowledge and Core Skills
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.
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.