
Please contact HAPTC if you have any queries regarding the following training courses:
For more details of any of these courses or to reserve a place please contact HAPTC on: 01442 235317 or info@herts-aptc.gov.uk For a booking form click on Generic Booking Form Please include an emergency contact number for each delegate in case of any last minute changes and also their email address so that we can send their Joining Instructions (including directions to the venue and confirmation of timings) direct about 1 week in advance (we also copy these to the Clerk). |
HAPTC Training Courses 2012:
| Date/Time/Venue | HAPTC Course Title | Presenters | Cost per delegate |
Thurs 9 February 09.30 am - 12midday Kimpton Memorial Hall |
Property Management Workshop From Clerk practitioner's point of view covering principles of good management and maintenance; getting the most from your asset; leases, licences and farm business tenancies; collaberation and promotion; when to seek professional help; Governance structures; buying, selling and exchanging property |
Susan Johnson | £30 for members; £60 for non-members |
Thurs 8 March Full day Beales Hotel, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 9NG |
War Memorials Maintenance | SLCC | £95+VAT for those in membership of either SLCC or HAPTC. Non members £120+VAT |
Weds 21 March 09.30 am - 12midday Kimpton Memorial Hall |
Accounts and End of Year Finance Internal Audit Completion and submission of the Annual Return and supporting documents PAYE and the implications for a part time Clerk Councillors and Chair's allowances and tax VAT Fixed assets, inventories and software reserve accounting Data transparency Use of electronic payments |
DCK Beavers | £30 for members; £60 for non-members |
Weds 2 May 09.30 am - 12midday Kimpton Memorial Hall |
How to structure a Council for efficient business - whatever your size! how to structure a council, create committees, how to make judgements on topics, how to avoid too much secrecy, write terms of reference |
Susan Johnson | £30 for members; £60 for non-members |
Thurs 31 May 7 pm - 9.30 pm Hatfield Birchwood Centre |
Councillor Training Legal Framework; purpose of a Parish/Town Council; why be a Parish Councillor; Council profile; partnerships; council process - documents, meetings; role of the Chairman; role of the Clerk; ethical behaviour; promoting the Council; financial management, participatory budgeting and planning |
Carina Helmn | £30 for members; £60 for non-members |
Thurs 17 May 7 pm - 9.30pm Hatfield Birchwood Centre |
Next steps for Councillors engaging with communities; communication; how to effectively work in partnership to deliver opportunities within the Localism Act |
Carina Helmn | £30 for members; £60 for non-members |
Thurs 28 June 7 pm - 9.30 pm Hatfield Birchwood Centre |
Chairmanship What the Chairman does - before the meeting - at the meeting; meetings law and procedure; media and the public; styles of chairing |
Carina Helmn Peter Neville |
£30 for members; £60 for non-members |
July, date to suit delegates 09.30 am - 12midday Kimpton Memorial Hall |
Getting You Started for new Clerks; covering basic meeting procedures, finance and legal framework |
Carina Helmn | £30 for members; £60 for non-members |
Weds 19 September 7 pm - 9.30 pm Kimpton Memorial Hall |
Basic Finance for Councils Role of the Responsible Finance Officer; council's responsibilities |
Carina Helmn | £30 for members; £60 for non-members |
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations within 48 hours of the course will be invoiced in full to cover preparation costs (any handouts will be posted to the delegate at the Council's address). You are of course welcome to find someone else to take your place. If we are able to reallocate at late notice, we will inform you that the invoice is void.
Bespoke In-House Sessions
These are tailored to meet the needs of your council and are delivered to all councillors together:
Member Councils £250
Non-Member Councils £500
External oragnisations £750
Topics include:
SLCC Courses for Clerks
For further details, please contact the SLCC Hertfordshire Branch Secretary, Emma Payne
The NTS bursary scheme for smaller councils: 2010-2012
The scheme is set to continue through to March 2012, forms have been updated on the NALC website for this financial year for download. The policy remains as:
Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)
Each year, HAPTC runs a series of 7x 2-hour morning workshops spaced out at monthly intervals to support clerks and others wishing to gain this important qualification. During the sessions, they receive instruction and explanation to help them to complete their portfolio and then have the time in-between to work on a particular module. Further guidance is always available between these sessions.
In 2012, the course fee per delegate from HAPTC member councils will again be £200, £300 for non-members, for total course (kept at 2008 rate!) + there is a £150 CiLCA Registration charge.
CiLCA 2012:
All sessions take place on a Wednesday from 10am - 12 in Kimpton Memorial Hall:
January 18th
February 15th
March 14th
April 11th
May 16th
June 6th
July 11th
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| MENTORING SESSIONS |
One to one mentoring sessions are available for: Working with your Council - contact SLCC 01582 620903 E: admin@offleypc.org CiLCA Completing your Portfolio - contact HAPTC 01442 235317 E: info@herts-aptc.gov.uk |
HAPTC
1a The Queen's Square
Adeyfield
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4EW
T/F: 01442 235317
E: info@herts-aptc.gov.uk