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To book on to any of the events listed overleaf please visit:

http://www.ssalc.co.uk/EventsTraining_19251.aspx

You must complete a booking form to attend an SSALC Event

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SSALC Three Counties Councillors’ Training Programme

I am very pleased to introduce you to the Training Programme for 2019/20 and encourage

you to look at the content of the 70 or so briefing sessions we plan to offer this year.

In an election year we focus particularly on the needs of newly elected or co-opted

councillors to equip them to be able to operate as effective councillors as early as possible.

We have therefore arranged over 20 separate scheduled Councillor Training sessions across

the three counties plus ‘bespoke’ events arranged by request for specific councils or

clusters of councils. These sessions also serve as useful refreshers for the 3,000 town and

parish councillors across the three counties; those attending always pick up on something

new.

Other training is available such as Chairmanship, Planning and HR and specialist training is

available on request on topics such as Allotments, Cemeteries and Health Safety.

Being a local councillor becomes more complex as each year goes by, having to be aware of

changing legislation and regulations plus the opportunities for partnership working to

ensure services for your communities are preserved and maintained; all against the

background of declining budgets in our County, District and Borough Councils, the NHS and

emergency services.

Town and Parish Councils have a wide range of powers conferred upon them by statute;

some councils have adopted the Power of General Competence enabling them to do even

more for the benefit of their residents and our training programme is designed to equip all

councillors to be able to exploit the full potential.

Booking details can be found by visiting the SSALC website at

http://www.ssalc.co.uk/EventsTraining_19251.aspx

If you would like to have a chat about your training needs or have any questions please

contact Anna Beams at anna.beams@ssalc.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you during the year.

Trevor Leggo, Chief Executive Officer, SSALC Ltd.

AGM & Conferences Page 4

Networking Days Page 5

Councillors Briefing & Awareness Training Page 6

Chairmanship, Meeting & Employment Training Page 7

Planning Training Page 9

Appraisals & HR Workshop Page 11

Health & Safety and Risk Assessment Workshop Page 12

Event Management – Health & Safety Page 13

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SSALC realises the importance of councillor training and development in the context of community representation and leadership. Training will provide the basic knowledge for each councillor to operate effectively as an elected councillor.

The role that town and parish councils can play in their communities is increasing as the demand for councils to take a lead in helping their communities to become more active and self-reliant. It is hoped that SSALC training will help to maximise confidence and build the role of councillors so they can contribute positively to the business of their council.

Terry Oliver, Chairman, West Sussex ALC

On first becoming a parish Councillor I accompanied a fellow councillor to my

first SSALC training event and was taken back by the wealth of knowledge from

the trainers and some of my fellow delegates.

I returned to my parish council full of enthusiasm and was surprised that some

new and even the long term Councillors had never, or not attended for some

considerable time, a SSALC event.

I have now attended a number of the SSALC courses and have not only gained a

wealth of knowledge but have by way of networking made contact with other

delegates.

I would encourage that all new or existing clerks, councillors and Chairman make

training a part of their Standing Orders.

Should your council have a particular training matter why not cluster with

another councils and a bespoke event could be tailored to your needs?

Why not distribute the SSALC training booklet to your fellow councillors? I'm sure

some or all of you will be pleasantry surprised to the number of events on offer.

Harry Fitzgerald, Chairman, Surrrey ALC

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AGM & Conferences

West Sussex ALC AGM & Autumn Conference

Thursday 3rd October 2019 (0930 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1530 Approx)

Avisford Park Hotel, Yapton Lane, Walberton, Arundel BN18 0LS

The cost per delegate for this event is £60 + VAT

East Sussex ALC AGM & Autumn Conference

Thursday 10th October 2019 (0930 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1530 Approx)

The Kings Centre, 27 Edison Road, Eastbourne BN23 6PT

The cost per delegate for this event is £60 + VAT

Surrey AGM & Autumn Conference

Tuesday 15th October 2019 (0930 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1600 Approx)

Dorking Halls, Dorking

The cost per delegate for this event is £60 + VAT

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Chair’s Networking Day

For Chairmen/Vice Chairmen of the full council of all levels of experience.

You will receive presentations on current topics of interest, guidance on new legislation plus

receive a session with a high profile key note speaker.

Thursday 11th July 2019 (0930 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1530)

The Crowne Plaza Hotel & Spa, London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2BH

The cost per delegate for this event is £90 + VAT

Legal & Finance Day

For clerks, deputy/assistant clerks, RFOs, chairmen & councillors of all experiences.

You will receive presentations on updates and changes on financial and procedural topics

and have the opportunity to network with others

Thursday 26th September 2019 (0930 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1530)

The Amex Stadium, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL

The cost per delegate for this event is £120 + VAT

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Councillors & Chairmanship Training

Councillors Briefing & Awareness Training

Designed to give councillors at all levels of experience training and guidance on procedural and legal matters, delivered by experienced and knowledgable presenters.

Tuesday 14th May 2019 (1745 registration, 1800 start, finishing at 2100) Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Crown Court Carpark, Godalming GU7 1DY

Thursday 16th May 2019 (1915 registration, 0930 start, finishing at 1230) Sackville House, Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ

Thursday 16th May 2019 (1245 registration, 1300 start, finishing at 1600) Sackville House, Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ

Tuesday 21st May 2019 (1745 registration, 1800 start, finishing at 2100) Billingshurst Community Centre, Roman way, Billingshurst, RH14 9EW

Thursday 23th May 2019 (1245 registration, 1300 start, finishing at 1600) Sackville House, Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ

Tuesday 4th June 2019 (0915 registration, 0930 start, finishing at 1230) Wellshurst Golf Club, North Street, Hailsham, BN27 4EE (can be combined with Chairmanship - £100 + VAT per delegate)

Thursday 6th June 2019 (1745 registration, 1800 start, finishing at 2100) Uckfield Civic Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1AE

Tuesday 11th June 2019 (1945 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1300) Dale Hill Hotel,

Wadhurst, TN5 7DQ

Thursday 13th June 2019 (0915 registration, 0930 start, finishing at 1230) Lythe Hill Hotel, Petworth Rd, Chiddingfold, Haslemere GU27 3BQ (can be combined with Chairmanship -

£100 + VAT per delegate)

Tuesday 18th June 2019 (0915 registration, 0930 start, finishing at 1230) Chichester Park Hotel, Madgwick Lane, Westhampnett Road, Chichester PO19 7QL (can be combined with

Chairmanship - £100 + VAT per delegate)

Thursday 20th June 2019 (1745 registration, 1800 start, finishing at 2100) South of England Events Centre, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TH

Tuesday 25th June 2019 (0915 registration, 0930 start, finishing at 1230) Crowne Plaza Hotel, London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2BH (can be combined with Chairmanship - £100 + VAT per delegate)

Thursday 27th June 2019 (0945 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1300) Avisford Park Hotel, Yapton Lane, Walberton, Arundel BN18 0LS

Tuesday 2nd July 2019 (1745 registration, 1800 start, finishing at 2100) Crowne Plaza Hotel, London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2BH

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Thursday 4th July 2019 (0915 registration, 0930 start, finishing at 1230) Mercure Hotel, At the Foot of Box Hill, Dorking RH5 6BX (can be combined with Chairmanship - £100 + VAT per delegate)

Tuesday 9th July 2019 (1245 registration, 1300 start, finishing at 1600) Emmanuel Centre, Harrier Lane, Battle TN33 0FL

Tuesday 16th July 2019 (1745 registration, 1800 start, finishing at 2100) Uckfield Civic Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1AE

Tuesday 3rd September 2019 (1745 registration, 1800 start, finishing at 2100) West End

Pavilion, Benner Lane, West End, Woking GU24 9JP

Tuesday 17th September 2019 (0915 registration, 0930 start, finishing at 1230) Sackville House, Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ

Tuesday 17th September 2019 (1245 registration, 1300 start, finishing at 1600) Sackville House, Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ

Tuesday 24th September 2019 (1745 registration, 1800 start, finishing at 2100) Uckfield Civic Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1AE

Tuesday 1st October 2019 (1745 registration, 1800 start, finishing at 2100) Bletchingley Golf

Club, Church Lane, Redhill, RH1 4LP

The cost per delegate for each event is £70 + VAT

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Chairmanship, Meeting & Employment Training

For chairmen/vice chairs both new and experienced of a council or its committees and any

other members interested in chairmanship.

You will receive guidance by very knowledgable presenters on good practice at meetings,

managing the press & public, the roles & responsibilities of the council, the council’s

responsibilities as an employer and much more.

Tuesday 4th June 2019 (1315 registration, 1330 start, finishing at 1630) Wellshurst Golf Club, North Street, Hailsham, BN27 4EE

Thursday 13th June 2019 (1315 registration, 1330 start, finishing at 1630) Lythe Hill Hotel, Petworth Rd, Chiddingfold, Haslemere GU27 3BQ

Tuesday 18th June 2019 (1315 registration, 1330 start, finishing at 1630) Chichester Park Hotel, Madgwick Lane, Westhampnett Road, Chichester PO19 7QL

Tuesday 25th June 2019 (1315 registration, 1330 start, finishing at 1630) Crowne Plaza

Hotel, London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2BH

Thursday 4th July 2019 (1315 registration, 1330 start, finishing at 1630) Mercure Hotel, At the Foot of Box Hill, Dorking RH5 6BX

The cost per delegate for this event is £70 + VAT

FURTHER EVENING DATES ADDED SOON

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Planning

Presented by Lindsay Frost MRTPI, Planning Advisor to SSALC. Lindsay is a Chartered Town Planner with more than 35 years experience, providing professional consultancy services on planning and development, management, training and flood and coastal erosion risk management. Lindsay has extensive senior management experience in Local Government with responsibility for delivery of a wide range of environmental services to a high standard on tight budgets.

All planning training is open to councillors, clerks, deputy/assistant clerks and officers.

*NEW* An Introduction to the Planning Process

For those who wish to receive updates and training on the planning process including material considerations.

Monday 10th June 2019 (registration 1745, start 1800, finishing at 2100) Wellshurst Golf Club, North Street, Hailsham, BN27 4EE

Thursday 18th July 2019 (registration 1745, start 1800, finishing at 2100) Billingshurst Community Centre, Roman Way, Billingshurst, RH14 9EW

Thursday 12th September 2019 (registration 1745, start 1800, finishing at 2100) The Lodge

Hill Centre, Watersfield, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LZ

The cost per delegate for this event is £70 + VAT

Neighbourhood Planning Briefing & Awareness

For those who wish to receive updates and training on the Neighbourhood Planning process, suitable for those considering starting a Neighbourhood Plan or who have started one and work has either stalled or run into some difficulty and are unsure how to get back on track.

Thursday 5th September 2019 (registration 1745, start 1800, finishing at 2100) The Crowne

Plaza Hotel & Spa, London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2BH

The cost per delegate for this event is £70.00 + VAT

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Planning Updates

For those who wish to receive an update on the latest planning news and legislations in their area

Thursday 19th September 2019 (registration 1745, start 1800, finishing at 2100) Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel, Dorking

Thursday 17th October 2019 (registration 1745, start 1800, finishing at 2100) Billingshurst Community Centre, Roman Way, Billingshurst, RH14 9EW

Tuesday 29th October 2019 (registration 1745, start 1800, finishing at 2100) Wellshurst Golf

Club, North Street, Hailsham, BN27 4EE

The cost per delegate for this event is £70 + VAT

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Appraisals & HR Workshop

You will receive guidance on How to conduct a successful appraisal for both the employer

and the employee, the purpose of the appraisal, Contracts of Employment and Job

Description, The Green Book, Nationally agreed pay scales, the NALC/SLCC standard

contract of employment and job evaluation scheme, HR policies essential to have in place,

employee handbook and setting up an adequate Disciplinary and Grievance procedure.

Run by James Corrigan, Clerk to Seaford Town Council with over 27 years of Local

Government experience, James has also been a National Advisor for the Society of Local

Council Clerks, a Local Government Lawyer and holds a qualification in Management and

Human Resources.

This training is open to councillors, clerks, deputy/assistant clerks and officers.

Wednesday 10th July 2019 (0945 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1300) Sackville House,

Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ

Tuesday 3rd September 2019 (0945 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1300) Sackville

House, Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ

The cost per delegate for this event is £70 + VAT

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Health & Safety

Health & Safety & Risk Assessment Workshop

A full day of training for Clerks and Councillors who are tasked with managing health and

safety within their council.

The morning session will cover Health & Safety Management and will examine general requirements for health and safety and how they apply to your council as well as providing an understanding of what you can expect from others, such as contractors.

The Risk Assessment Workshop will focus on general risk assessment and show you how to develop a suitable and sufficient risk assessment document. Delegates can bring with them any completed risk assessments to the session as a review process to ensure that they are up to date. All organisations (voluntary, not for profit, public and commercial) have to undertake risk assessments, or ensure that other people have done them properly.

Presented by Steve Granger CFIOSH of The Granger Partnership Ltd.

Steve leads the Safety and Health consultancy and is a Chartered Fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and a Past President of IOSH, the world’s largest

professional body for health and safety professionals.

He provides guidance and management solutions through audit and inspection, consultation, development of documentation, training workshops and exercises. As a firm advocate of finding realistic solutions to managing organisational risk Steve is qualified and experienced in providing occupational safety and health advice and training. He provides technical authoring services for safety and health and is on the editorial panel for Tolley's Health and Safety at Work.

Friday 21st June 2019 (0945 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1600) The Crowne Plaza Hotel, London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 2BH

Thursday 19th September 2019 (0945 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1600) Avisford

Park Hotel, Yapton Lane, Walberton, Arundel BN18 0LS

The cost per delegate for this event is £120 + VAT

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*NEW* Event Management – Health & Safety

A full training day to include practical and theoretical content suitable for those councils

with responsibility of running events within the community. The training will cover

assessing the event, managing the public, managing supply and exhibitors, high risk

activities, licensing and much more.

Presented by Steve Granger CFIOSH of The Granger Partnership Ltd.

Steve leads the Safety and Health consultancy and is a Chartered Fellow of the Institution of

Occupational Safety and Health and a Past President of IOSH, the world’s largest

professional body for health and safety professionals.

He provides guidance and management solutions through audit and inspection,

consultation, development of documentation, training workshops and exercises. As a firm

advocate of finding realistic solutions to managing organisational risk Steve is qualified and

experienced in providing occupational safety and health advice and training. He provides

technical authoring services for safety and health and is on the editorial panel for Tolley's

Health and Safety at Work.

Friday 12th July 2019 (0945 registration, 1000 start, finishing at 1600) Sackville House,

Brooks Close, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FZ

The cost per delegate for this event is £120 + VAT

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