New Councillor welcome training online

Weds 4th June 2025  6-8pm on Zoom

£20 County Association members/£35 non-members

(invoice to councils afterwards)

This course is essential for all new councillors and a welcome refresher even for those more experienced.  Being a councillor requires an understanding of how parish councils work, what they can and can’t do and your responsibilities as an individual councillor and as part of the whole council.

We will cover

• What must and can your council do?

Your Council’s duties, powers and managing finances

• Who does what?

Roles and Responsibilities of councillors, the chair and council staff

• How do councils make decisions?

Meetings, standing orders and policies

To book on New Councillor Welcome training on Weds 4th June 6-8pm on Zoom click here

Our presenters will be:

Lesley Swinbank, currently clerk to a small parish council in County Durham but with over 30+ years as a large town council clerk.

Audrey Christie, Executive Officer at the County Durham Association of Local Councils

The confirmation screen for your booking will include the Zoom log in details but please note you will not receive an automated email confirmation at this point.  We will send you a reminder with the Zoom log in details a few days before the event.

Cancellations (please email cdalc@durham.gov.uk) in the 48 hours leading up to the event, including no-shows on the evening, will be charged but will receive a copy of the presentation.