Training & Events

This session is for councillors only and is designed to give them a greater understanding of their duties with regard to the council’s finances.Topics include:• Roles and responsibilities• setting a budget and precept• Financial control• The Annual Governance & Accountability Return• Internal and external audit• How VAT applies to local councilsBy t...

This introductory session is for inexperienced clerks, deputy/assistant clerks and finance officers in their first few months and is designed to give them an overview of a council's year, along with a basic understanding of the RFO's role. If you have 9 month's experience or more, this s...

Each session (4 in total) will be held in Benson Parish Hall, with the option to attend online if attendance in person is not possible.The mentoring is done by Lucy Dalby, County Officer, and Rachel Brown, Assistant County Officer, who are both recognised CiLCA trainers.Each session is a morning starting at 9.30am -1pmThe training assists and supports your own learning, giving direction...

An opportunity for new clerks to find out more about their role and to meet other new clerks in Oxfordshire. This one-day course will give you the tools you need for the job as well as where to go for further advice.

The 1-day Emergency first aid at work (EFAW) course is ideal for those who need to be certified to be a first aider in lower-risk working environments, and will help you meet your regulatory requirements if your risk assessment indicates that first aid training covering emergency protocols only is sufficient.This is a certified First Aid course, which is valid for 3 years. Assessment i...

How to overcome common employee performance problems, such as poor standard of work, attendance and absenteeism and misconduct.Includes informal counselling approaches, as well as how to conduct Formal Disciplinary action in accordance with current legal obligations.10.00 -11.30am...

Parish and town councils play a vital role in representing the interests of the communities they serve and improving the quality of life for local people. This one-day course, aimed at newly elected councillors and also suitable for new clerks, will outline the roles and responsibilities of clerks and councillors so that they can work together effectively. It will also provide an introductio...

Each session (4 in total) will be held in Benson Parish Hall, with the option to attend online if attendance in person is not possible.The mentoring is done by Lucy Dalby, County Officer, and Rachel Brown, Assistant County Officer, who are both recognised CiLCA trainers.Each session is a morning starting at 9.30am -1pmThe training assists and supports your own learning, giving direction...

Due to the success of the 2024 'Talking Tables' Training Day for Clerks and Councils in Oxfordshire, we are pleased to announce the date for 2025! This year's theme will be Resilience - further details of topics and speakers will be announced soon. A networking lunch break will provide an opportunity to speak with our exhibitors and sponsors as well as meet fellow councillors and clerk...

This two day course is aimed at those who are responsible for the operational (Monthly to quarterly) inspections and those in a supervisory or maintenance role.

This course led by the ICCM runs over two consecutive mornings (9.15am - 12.30pm) and is suitable for anyone involved in the management of a burial ground.Course overviewLocal Authorities’ Cemeteries Order 1977 (LACO)General powers of managementComplianceRegisters and recordsGranting and extending exclusive rights of burialConsentAvoiding disputesBurials; depth, shallow graves...

Each session (4 in total) will be held in Benson Parish Hall, with the option to attend online if attendance in person is not possible.The mentoring is done by Lucy Dalby, County Officer, and Rachel Brown, Assistant County Officer, who are both recognised CiLCA trainers.Each session is a morning starting at 9.30am -1pmThe training assists and supports your own learning, giving direction...

The session run by Chris Moses, OALC Employment Consultant, is aimed at Councillors and Clerks who want to avoid the numerous legal and practical pitfalls associated with being an Employer.  It will provide an overview of the essentials of getting it right when employing a Clerk or other members of staff. The course starts with recruitment and interviews, moves to induction and the lega...

An on line training evening session using Zoom over two hours duration run by Kim Bedford, experienced trainer.  In this session we will set the scene of local government;- Roles and responsibilities concerning the five main components of the council - Council, Councillor, Chairman, Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO)  The importance of the law in meetings with an ...

Each session (4 in total) will be held in Benson Parish Hall, with the option to attend online if attendance in person is not possible.The mentoring is done by Lucy Dalby, County Officer, and Rachel Brown, Assistant County Officer, who are both recognised CiLCA trainers.Each session is a morning starting at 9.30am -1pmThe training assists and supports your own learning, giving direction...

Each session (4 in total) will be held in Benson Parish Hall, with the option to attend online if attendance in person is not possible.The mentoring is done by Lucy Dalby, County Officer, and Rachel Brown, Assistant County Officer, who are both recognised CiLCA trainers.Each session is a morning starting at 9.30am -1pmThe training assists and supports your own learning, giving direction...

Each session (4 in total) will be held in Benson Parish Hall, with the option to attend online if attendance in person is not possible.The mentoring is done by Lucy Dalby, County Officer, and Rachel Brown, Assistant County Officer, who are both recognised CiLCA trainers.Each session is a morning starting at 9.30am -1pmThe training assists and supports your own learning, giving direction...