Training & Events

This training course will provide a concise overview of minuting issues and good practice pointers, including agendas and meeting procedures. Whilst it will be particularly beneficial to new clerks, all clerks and councillors are welcome to attend to brush up their knowledge and procedures.This session will run online from 10:00am - 12:00pm....

A blended learning session covering the statutory requirements for town and parish councils, responsibilities and timescales

Our ever popular course for new councillors, clerks and those just wanting a refresher.

A refresher course for town and parish clerks who have served for a number of years, to cover a range of topics as well as networking opportunities with other clerks.

Save the Date! Hear from Community First Oxfordshire's Community Development Officer, who leads the Community Led Planning and Community Review services.  Further information to follow soon!

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...

This is a one day course aimed at those who are responsible for the Routine (daily to weekly) inspections of play areas.SYLLABUSThe benefits of playInjuries occurring on playgroundsLegal responsibilitiesInspection techniques for basic equipment typesThe inspection procedures of their verifying employerA Certificate of Training will be issued to all participants who comp...

Save the Date! Hear from various teams from Oxfordshire County Council and enjoy a networking lunch with officers, as well as fellow parish/town councillors and clerks.

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. When a new clerk attends this session, you will also get a free place on a second course of your choice. 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.

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...

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.

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 -1pm The 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...

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 -1pm The training assists and supports your own learning, giving direction...

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...

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 -1pm The training assists and supports your own learning, giving direction...