Tips and guidance for producing key documents such as agendas, minutes, and reports—and ensuring they are accessible to all members of your community. Part of the NEW Assertion 10 is confirming your council’s compliance with the the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 AA In this briefing Mark Tomkins, Founder &

The LemonBooking software is being used by a growing number of councils across the UK to manage their bookings and taking payment for Halls, Meeting Rooms, Sports Facilities, Parks and other Open Spaces. In April 2026 I received a short demonstration of how the software works. If you would like

Details 👥 Who should attend?Clerks, Officers and Councillors – ideal for those with little to no AI experience, or those who want to expand their existing knowledge, on how tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and others could support their role or organisation. 🔍 What you’ll learn:This interactive training takes you

Part of the NEW Assertion 10 is confirming your council’s compliance with the the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 AA  In this briefing Mark Tomkins, Founder & Creative Director of Aubergine will give practical, day-to-day tips & techniques and tools to ensure your website is accessible and compliant with the

This engaging webinar is perfect for parish and town councils looking to maximise the potential of their website for both functionality and community engagement. You’ll discover how to make your website a dynamic tool that not only provides essential information but also fosters a sense of connection and involvement with

Learn smart. Work smarter. Brought to you in partnership with Somerset-ALC SALC is working with CloudyIT, a specialist provider of digital services and training for local councils. The Digital Learning Series from CloudyIT is designed to help council teams make the most of Microsoft 365. Whether you’re building digital confidence

The Parkinson Partnership LLP Details For anyone involved in procuring goods and services, preparing tenders or entering into contracts on behalf of local councils. Please note that on 12 September the Government decided to postpone implementation of this Act by 4 months, giving authorities more time to prepare for the

The Parkinson Partnership LLP Details This session is for clerks, finance staff and councillors. It explains how VAT rules affects local councils, focussing on those that are not VAT registered, but reclaim VAT using Form VAT126. Essential for any council contemplating major building projects. Alternative sessions are available in our

Training courses for Clerks, Council Officers and Councillors covering all aspects of council communications, community engagement and GDPR/FOI compliance. These sessions are provided in partnership with Somerset-ALC Events: Please see the latest email sent to all Somerset Clerks for times and dates.