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\n X-COST:tbc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52114@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210322T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210322T123000 LOCATION:Remotely via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:West Midlands regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/west-midlands-regional-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51238@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210326T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210326T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51104@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:For Zoom link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@nort htyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T120000 LOCATION:By Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor Zoom l ink and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.u k
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51964@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, vir tual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. Working in a Political Environment will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual works hops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The target audience wi ll be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those w ith a few years experience.\nThe content is also linked to Module 6\, Memb ers and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the deleg ates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual works hops.\nThe workshops will seek to:\n\nExplore and better understand the di fferences between the roles and responsibilities of elected members and of ficers.\nExamine the legal\, constitutional and procedural framework regul ating the conduct of members and officers.\nEnhance your understanding of the political environment around you.\nDevelop your knowledge and skills o f how to operate effectively in a political environment.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group workin g\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nT rainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has w orked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 3 0 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democrat ic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first May or in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of politic al turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutin y committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor.\n Michael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the No rth East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor w orking with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Kn owledge.\nDate and time\n\n7 April 2021 – 9:30 – 12:00\n14 April 2021 – 9: 30 – 12:00\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please not e that you only need to book on the 7 April course date to be able to atte nd both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the on line booking form via the link below.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 p er person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nDeadline for booking ticke ts: Wed 24 Mar 2021\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an A DSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov .uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nVirtual Platform\nThe vi rtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about t he course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210407T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210407T120000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a- Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/module-1-working-in-a-political-environmen t/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. Working in a Politic al Environment will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual wo rkshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at
Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with electe
d members. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
The content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help le arners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experienc e the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegate s to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Mich
ael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council f
or over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of
democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’
s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the
health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its
first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods o
f political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview an
d scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected
Mayor.
Michael serves on the ADSO Boar d as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\ , Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertakin g the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nDate a nd time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
How to book a p
lace
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form vi
a the link below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a-Political-Envi ronment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This ca n either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email th e purchase order to kirsty. lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT. p>\n
Deadline for booking tickets: Wed 24 Mar 2021
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this cour se for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you w ish to be allocated a learner place.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk a>
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51965@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, vir tual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. Working in a Political Environment will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual works hops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The target audience wi ll be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those w ith a few years experience.\nThe content is also linked to Module 6\, Memb ers and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the deleg ates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual works hops.\nThe workshops will seek to:\n\nExplore and better understand the di fferences between the roles and responsibilities of elected members and of ficers.\nExamine the legal\, constitutional and procedural framework regul ating the conduct of members and officers.\nEnhance your understanding of the political environment around you.\nDevelop your knowledge and skills o f how to operate effectively in a political environment.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group workin g\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nT rainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has w orked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 3 0 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democrat ic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first May or in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of politic al turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutin y committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor.\n Michael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the No rth East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor w orking with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Kn owledge.\nDate and time\n\n7 April 2021 – 9:30 – 12:00\n14 April 2021 – 9: 30 – 12:00\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please not e that you only need to book on the 7 April course date to be able to atte nd both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the on line booking form via the link below.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 p er person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nDeadline for booking ticke ts: Wed 24 Mar 2021\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an A DSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov .uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nVirtual Platform\nThe vi rtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about t he course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T120000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a- Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/module-2-working-in-a-political-environmen t/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. Working in a Politic al Environment will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual wo rkshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at
Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with electe
d members. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
The content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help le arners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experienc e the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegate s to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Mich
ael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council f
or over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of
democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’
s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the
health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its
first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods o
f political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview an
d scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected
Mayor.
Michael serves on the ADSO Boar d as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\ , Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertakin g the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nDate a nd time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
How to book a p
lace
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form vi
a the link below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a-Political-Envi ronment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This ca n either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email th e purchase order to kirsty. lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT. p>\n
Deadline for booking tickets: Wed 24 Mar 2021
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this cour se for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you w ish to be allocated a learner place.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk a>
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52533@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Trudy Bedford\; trudy.bedford@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210423T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210423T120000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52597@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of a new\, interactiv e\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically desig ned for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Servic es- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.\nT his is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 2.5-3 hour workshop.\nAudience\nThis course is a imed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop t heir understanding of their role. It is for those who have never worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves .\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtuall y\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a local Co uncil is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Council and what services they provide\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense of ho w accountability works in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered the impact of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nT he workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across th e country.\nLearner requirements\nYou will be required to watch a short vi deo and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced i n preparation for some of the activities.\nTrainers\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vic e Chair and Head of Governance for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Chair and Head of Governance for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils in South-West London\; Deputy Monitoring Officer for Wandsworth Council. Peter has over 35 years’ experience in numerous governance roles \; mainly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral registratio n. He has worked at all tiers of local government including a parish counc il. Peter has supported ADSO since its inception in 2009 and believes pas sionately in the professionalisation of the sector.\nLennox Beattie\, Exec utive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsib le for support to the Executive and its governance for that period.\nLenno x is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which include s both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and time\nThursday\, 20 May 2021 – 09:30-12:30\nVirtual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 per person to attend the course\nNo n-ADSO Member rate – £80 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subj ect to VAT.\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma\nHow to book a place\nT o book a place please use the online booking form via the link below:\nhtt ps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-A DSO-/78587\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order numb er. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternativ ely email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nIf you hav e any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DS O--an-introduction-ADSO-/78587 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch of a new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Beco ming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically designed for those taking the ir first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick in troduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chan ce to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 2.5-3 hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThi
s course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish
to develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have
never worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orie
nt themselves.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the works
hop you will:
The workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nLearner requireme
nts
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflec
t on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparation
for some of the activities.
Trainers
\nPeter Sass\, A
DSO Vice Chair and Head of Governance for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Chair and Head of Governance for R
ichmond and Wandsworth Councils in South-West London\; Deputy Monitoring O
fficer for Wandsworth Council. Peter has over 35 years’ experience in num
erous governance roles\; mainly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections
/electoral registration. He has worked at all tiers of local government in
cluding a parish council. Peter has supported ADSO since its inception in
2009 and believes passionately in the professionalisation of the sector.<
/p>\n
Lennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackp
ool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services p
ractitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool
Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the
Executive and its governance for that period.
Lennox is also invol ved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes both the cert ificate and diploma.
\nDate and time
\nThursda
y\, 20 May 2021 – 09:30-12:30
Virtual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below
:
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becom ing-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-/78587
\nPlease note th at you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be do ne by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase ord er to kirsty.lowe@emcouncil s.gov.uk.
\nIf you have any questions about the course contact < a href='mailto:Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk'>Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.u k
\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52359@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interactive\ , virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed a t Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical applic ation of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativ ely new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience. \nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Ce rtificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nH ow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understandin g of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of leg islation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\nExamine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects of a cou ncil’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic services func tion\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making under exe cutive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportionality rul es\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparency a nd ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops w ill be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advic e. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Cro ydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Off icer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in dem ocratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Dipl oma.\nDates and times\n\nWorkshop 1: Tuesday 25 May 2021\, 9:30 – 12:15\nW orkshop 2: Friday 28 May 2021\, 9:30 – 12:15\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 25 M ay course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\n To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Pl ease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per p erson to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up t o two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – plea se email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learn er place.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom. \nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncil s.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T121500 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Pract ice-of-Local-Government-ADSO-Course/78258 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interacti ve\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course wi ll be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish t
o develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils
operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas
undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relev
ant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and office
rs with a few years’ experience.
The content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will b
e delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To ma
ximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into
two virtual workshops.
The workshop s will
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n<
strong>Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John W
illiams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of dem
ocratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these
he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower
Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Moni
toring Officer.
John now works as a consultant in democratic and e lectoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in e ach of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nD elegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 25 May course date to be able to attend both workshop s.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the onlin
e booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supp
ly a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your onl
ine booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Cost
All costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirst y.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.< /p>\n
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will
be held using Zoom.
If you have any qu estions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52360@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interactive\ , virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed a t Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical applic ation of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativ ely new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience. \nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Ce rtificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nH ow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understandin g of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of leg islation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\nExamine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects of a cou ncil’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic services func tion\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making under exe cutive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportionality rul es\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparency a nd ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops w ill be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advic e. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Cro ydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Off icer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in dem ocratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Dipl oma.\nDates and times\n\nWorkshop 1: Tuesday 25 May 2021\, 9:30 – 12:15\nW orkshop 2: Friday 28 May 2021\, 9:30 – 12:15\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 25 M ay course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\n To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Pl ease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per p erson to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up t o two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – plea se email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learn er place.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom. \nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncil s.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210528T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210528T121500 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Pract ice-of-Local-Government-ADSO-Course/78258 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interacti ve\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course wi ll be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish t
o develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils
operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas
undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relev
ant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and office
rs with a few years’ experience.
The content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will b
e delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To ma
ximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into
two virtual workshops.
The workshop s will
\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n<
strong>Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John W
illiams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of dem
ocratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these
he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower
Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Moni
toring Officer.
John now works as a consultant in democratic and e lectoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in e ach of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nD elegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 25 May course date to be able to attend both workshop s.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the onlin
e booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supp
ly a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your onl
ine booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Cost
All costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirst y.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.< /p>\n
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will
be held using Zoom.
If you have any qu estions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52204@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Rebecca Owen\; 01455 255879\; Rebecca.Owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210611T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210611T123000 LOCATION:via Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East Midlands Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-midlands-regional-meeting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52415@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, vir tual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at D emocratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic s ervice teams and those with a few years experience.\nHow the course will b e delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the dele gates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual work shops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies an d smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\n\nAn understan ding of the law relating to local government minutes\nTips and good practi ce for local government minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minu tes styles used for different types of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and case studies with colleagues fro m other local authorities.\n\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or la ptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. H e has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the com mittee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Ma jor Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangem ents. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).\nIan now su pports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.\nDate and time\n\n23 J une 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\n30 June 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are requ ired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 23 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link b elow:\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute-ADSO-Course/78333 \nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 p er person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platf orm\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questi ons about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute -ADSO-Course/78333 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\n<
/strong>This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are requi
red to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who a
re relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years e
xperience.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learn
ing experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary present ations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to le arn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to wr ite a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen a nd paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\n< p>TrainerIan now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 23 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\n
To book a place please use the online booking form via the link b
elow:
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute-ADSO-Cou rse/78333
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by addin g to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Pl
atform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course c ontact Kirsty.Lowe@emcounci ls.gov.uk
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52416@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, vir tual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at D emocratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic s ervice teams and those with a few years experience.\nHow the course will b e delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the dele gates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual work shops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies an d smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\n\nAn understan ding of the law relating to local government minutes\nTips and good practi ce for local government minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minu tes styles used for different types of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and case studies with colleagues fro m other local authorities.\n\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or la ptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. H e has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the com mittee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Ma jor Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangem ents. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).\nIan now su pports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.\nDate and time\n\n23 J une 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\n30 June 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are requ ired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 23 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link b elow:\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute-ADSO-Course/78333 \nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 p er person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platf orm\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questi ons about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute -ADSO-Course/78333 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\n<
/strong>This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are requi
red to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who a
re relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years e
xperience.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learn
ing experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary present ations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to le arn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to wr ite a local government minute\, including:
\nYou will need to bring pen a nd paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\n< p>TrainerIan now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 23 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\n
To book a place please use the online booking form via the link b
elow:
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute-ADSO-Cou rse/78333
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by addin g to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Pl
atform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course c ontact Kirsty.Lowe@emcounci ls.gov.uk
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51283@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:https://www.adso.co.uk/south-east-branch-information/ DESCRIPTION:For further information\, please contact your regional reps as follows:\nEastern (Kent and Sussex)\nNick Hughes (Thanet District Council) and Matthew Archer (Canterbury City Council)\nEmail: nicholas.hughes@adso .co.uk\nEmail: matthew.archer@canterbury.gov.uk\nWestern (Hampshire and Su rrey)\nSally Prior (Test Valley Borough Council) and Kevin Greenhough (Ham pshire County Council)\nEmail: SPrior@testvalley.gov.uk\nEmail: kevin.gree nhough@hants.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T160000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South East Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-east-regional-meeting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nFor further i nformation\, please contact your regional reps as follows:
\nEastern (Kent and Sussex)
\nNick Hughes ( Thanet District Council) and Matthew Archer (Canterbury City Council)
\nEmail: nicholas.hughes@ad
so.co.uk
\nEmail: matthew.archer@canterbury.gov.uk
Western (Hampshire and Surrey)
\nSally Prior (Test V alley Borough Council) and Kevin Greenhough (Hampshire County Council)
\nEmail: SPrior@testvalley.go
v.uk
\nEmail: kevin.greenhough@hants.gov.uk
ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Dele gates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services
Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audie
nce will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and t
hose with a few years experience.
How the course will be d
elivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxim
ise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two
virtual workshops.
The workshops will i nclude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, en abling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skil ls and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou wi ll need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual worksh
ops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of wo
rking in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has
previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee
governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Co
mmittees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.
He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training progra mmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates a re required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to b ook on the 6 July course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use th
e online booking form via the link below.
htt ps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute-ADSO-Course—additional-date/ 78590
\nPlease note that you will nee d to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. p>\n
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platfo
rm
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course conta ct Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.g ov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53035@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Andy Spragg/Louise Fleming\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-i nformation/ DESCRIPTION:Please contact either Andy Spragg (andrew.spragg@adso.co.uk) or Louise Fleming (louise.fleming@merton.gov.uk)\n \n \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T133000 LOCATION:online tbc SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t either Andy Spragg (andrew.spragg@adso.co.uk) or Louise Fleming (louise. fleming@merton.gov.uk)
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\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52601@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to joi n the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegat es will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nTh is course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to tak e minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relativ ely new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually \, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broke n into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presenta tions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lea rn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, inc luding:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government minute s\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awarenes s of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetings\nTh e opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and case stud ies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need to brin g pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium! \nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has ov er 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 ye ars in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of South wark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Counc il\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Form erly ISCA).\nIan now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes. \nDate and time\n\nTuesday 6 July 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\nTuesday 13 July 202 1 – 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Plea se note that you only need to book on the 6 July course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use t he online booking form via the link below.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ adso/Just-a-Minute-ADSO-Course—additional-date/78590\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend th e course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual works hop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course c ontact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute -ADSO-Course---additional-date/78590 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Dele gates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services
Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audie
nce will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and t
hose with a few years experience.
How the course will be d
elivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxim
ise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two
virtual workshops.
The workshops will i nclude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, en abling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skil ls and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou wi ll need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual worksh
ops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of wo
rking in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has
previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee
governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Co
mmittees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.
He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training progra mmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates a re required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to b ook on the 6 July course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use th
e online booking form via the link below.
htt ps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Just-a-Minute-ADSO-Course—additional-date/ 78590
\nPlease note that you will nee d to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. p>\n
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platfo
rm
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course conta ct Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.g ov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51105@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:For Zoom link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@nort htyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T150000 LOCATION:By Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor Zoom l ink and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.u k
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-49550@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T163000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52955@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are hosting an opportunity to attend the new\, interactive \, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically design ed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Service s- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.\nTh is is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to g ive you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never worked in th is area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.\nHo w the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, a nd by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a local Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Council and w hat services they provide\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense of how acc ountability works in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are h eld to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered the impact of po litics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe wo rkshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller grou p working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the cou ntry.\nLearner requirements\nYou will be required to watch a short video a nd reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in pre paration for some of the activities.\nTrainers\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Cha ir and Head of Governance for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils\nPeter Sass \, ADSO Vice Chair and Head of Governance for Richmond and Wandsworth Coun cils in South-West London\; Deputy Monitoring Officer for Wandsworth Counc il. Peter has over 35 years’ experience in numerous governance roles\; ma inly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral registration. He has worked at all tiers of local government including a parish council. Peter has supported ADSO since its inception in 2009 and believes passiona tely in the professionalisation of the sector.\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council\nLennox is an experienced Demo cratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Mana ger at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible fo r support to the Executive and its governance for that period.\nLennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes bot h the certificate and diploma.\nDate and time\n16 July – 09:30-12:30\nVirt ual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £80 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO le arners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towa rds the Certificate or Diploma\nPlease note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe@em councils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils course\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of it s courses.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online boo king form via the link below:\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming -a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-/78921 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DS O--an-introduction-ADSO-/78921 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO are hosting an opportunity to attend the new\, interact ive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically des igned for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Serv ices- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.< /p>\n
This is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions a nd meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour works hop.
\nAudience
\nT
his course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wi
sh to develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who hav
e never worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to or
ient themselves.
How the course
will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\
, and by the end of the workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegate s to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be requi
red to watch a short video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may hav
e already experienced in preparation for some of the activities.
Trainers
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Chair and Head of Governance f
or Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice
Chair and Head of Governance for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils in Sout
h-West London\; Deputy Monitoring Officer for Wandsworth Council. Peter h
as over 35 years’ experience in numerous governance roles\; mainly Democra
tic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral registration. He has worked
at all tiers of local government including a parish council. Peter has su
pported ADSO since its inception in 2009 and believes passionately in the
professionalisation of the sector.
Lenno x is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which include s both the certificate and diploma.
\n
\n16 July – 09:30-12:30
Virtual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nCost< /strong>
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO lear ners – This course is not part of the offer to A DSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nPlease note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order n umbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that thi s is not an East Midlands Councils course\, East Midlands Councils is supp orting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.
\nHow to book
a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form
via the link below:
https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-/78921
\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52534@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Trudy Bedford\; trudy.bedford@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T120000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52621@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interactive\ , virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed a t Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical applic ation of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativ ely new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience. \nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Ce rtificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nH ow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understandin g of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of leg islation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\nExamine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects of a cou ncil’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic services func tion\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making under exe cutive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportionality rul es\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparency a nd ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops w ill be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advic e. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Cro ydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Off icer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in dem ocratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Dipl oma.\nDates and times\n\nWorkshop 1: Wednesday 8 September 2021\, 9:30 – 1 2:15\nWorkshop 2: Wednesday 15 September 2021\, 9:30 – 12:15\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 8 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.\n How to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form vi a the link below.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Practice-of- Local-Government-Additional-Date/78599\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@em councils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAl l costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils. gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Condi tions \nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nI f you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.g ov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210908T121500 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Pract ice-of-Local-Government-Additional-Date/78599 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interacti ve\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course wi ll be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic S
ervices Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal fram
ework within which councils operate and the practical application of this
to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The c
ourse content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
The co ntent is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificat e so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\n<
/strong>The course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates
’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshop
s.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary present ations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to le arn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by
John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field
of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of
these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then
Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deput
y Monitoring Officer.
John now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering trainin g in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 8 Se ptember course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a pl
ace please use the online booking form via the link below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Practice -of-Local-Government-Additional-Date/78599
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on d emand – please email Kirsty .lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place. p>\n
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-C onditions
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov .uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52205@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Rebecca Owen\; 01455 255879\; Rebecca.Owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T150000 LOCATION:via Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East Midlands Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-midlands-regional-meeting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51240@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210910T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210910T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52622@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interactive\ , virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed a t Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical applic ation of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativ ely new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience. \nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Ce rtificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nH ow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understandin g of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of leg islation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\nExamine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects of a cou ncil’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic services func tion\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making under exe cutive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportionality rul es\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparency a nd ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops w ill be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advic e. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Cro ydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Off icer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in dem ocratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Dipl oma.\nDates and times\n\nWorkshop 1: Wednesday 8 September 2021\, 9:30 – 1 2:15\nWorkshop 2: Wednesday 15 September 2021\, 9:30 – 12:15\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 8 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.\n How to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form vi a the link below.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Practice-of- Local-Government-Additional-Date/78599\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@em councils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAl l costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils. gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Condi tions \nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nI f you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.g ov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T121500 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Pract ice-of-Local-Government-Additional-Date/78599 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interacti ve\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course wi ll be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic S
ervices Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal fram
ework within which councils operate and the practical application of this
to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The c
ourse content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to dem
ocratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
The co ntent is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificat e so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\n<
/strong>The course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates
’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshop
s.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary present ations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to le arn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by
John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field
of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of
these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then
Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deput
y Monitoring Officer.
John now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering trainin g in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 8 Se ptember course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a pl
ace please use the online booking form via the link below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Law-and-Practice -of-Local-Government-Additional-Date/78599
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on d emand – please email Kirsty .lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place. p>\n
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-C onditions
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov .uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53162@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to joi n the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegat es will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nTh is course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to tak e minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relativ ely new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually \, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broke n into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presenta tions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lea rn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, inc luding:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government minute s\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awarenes s of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetings\nTh e opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and case stud ies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need to brin g pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium! \nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has ov er 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 ye ars in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of South wark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Counc il\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Form erly ISCA).\nIan now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes. \nDate and time\n\nTuesday 21 September 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\nTuesday 28 Se ptember 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both works hops. Please note that you only need to book on the 21 September course d ate to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a p lace please use the online booking form via the link below.\nhttps://www.e mcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-September/79068\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms an d Conditions of booking can be found here.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £11 0 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platform\nThe v irtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-September/79068 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute (September) URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Dele gates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services
Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audie
nce will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and t
hose with a few years experience.
How the course will be d
elivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxim
ise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two
virtual workshops.
The workshops will i nclude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, en abling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skil ls and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou wi ll need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual worksh
ops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of wo
rking in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has
previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee
governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Co
mmittees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.
He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training progra mmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you onl y need to book on the 21 September course date to be able to attend both w orkshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a pl
ace please use the online booking form via the link below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-September/79068
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can b e found here.
\nCost
\nVir
tual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom
.
If you have any questions about the c ourse contact Kirsty.Lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53171@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual cour se ‘Introduction to Electoral Services’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both o f the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Ser vices Officers and others who may work alongside Electoral Services teams and who wish to develop their understanding of the procedures relating to electoral registration and elections\, perhaps with a view to becoming inv olved in the work to support the delivery of elections\, the annual regist ration canvass or other aspects of electoral work. The course content wil l be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.\nAlthough this course is not di rectly linked to the syllabus of any single module of the ADSO Certificate \, the content will include certain information that is relevant to module s including Members and Officers and Law and Practice.\nHow the course wil l be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the d elegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the roles an d responsibilities of the Electoral Registration Officer\, the Returning O fficer and the council staff that support them.\nIdentify the key pieces o f legislation and the agencies that govern the work of the Electoral Servi ces team.\nProvide an overview of the process of maintaining the electoral register including the reformed Annual Canvass and the year-round registr ation of electors.\nDescribe the statutory timetable and key events at an election or referendum and the various jobs and activities required to ens ure that the poll is successfully delivered.\nOutline the different ways i n which an elector may vote at an election or referendum and how these are administered.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with colle agues from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the fi eld of democratic and electoral services. For 12 of these he headed up th e service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer\, Electoral Registration Offic er and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in democ ratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering tr aining in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diplom a.\nDates and times\n\nWorkshop 1: Friday 24 September 2021\, 9:30 – 12:30 \nWorkshop 2: Friday 1 October 2021\, 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are requir ed to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on th e 24 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to bo ok a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the lin k below:\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction-to-Electoral-Ser vices-ADSO-Course/79121\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purcha se order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking \, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk .\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-AD SO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you w ish to be allocated a learner place.\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions \nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210924T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210924T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction- to-Electoral-Services-ADSO-Course/79121 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Introduction to Electoral Services URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-introduction-to-electoral-services/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce a new interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Elec toral Services’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtu ally. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democrat
ic Services Officers and others who may work alongside Electoral Services
teams and who wish to develop their understanding of the procedures relati
ng to electoral registration and elections\, perhaps with a view to becomi
ng involved in the work to support the delivery of elections\, the annual
registration canvass or other aspects of electoral work. The course conte
nt will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic ser
vices and officers with a few years’ experience.
Although this cou rse is not directly linked to the syllabus of any single module of the ADS O Certificate\, the content will include certain information that is relev ant to modules including Members and Officers and Law and Practice.
\n< p>How the course will be deliveredThe work shops will
\nThe works hops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group w orking\, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues from across the count ry.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be
led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the
field of democratic and electoral services. For 12 of these he headed up
the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, wh
ere he was also appointed as Returning Officer\, Electoral Registration Of
ficer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
John now works as a consultan t in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of del ivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the A DSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 24 S eptember course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\n
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online
booking form via the link below:
https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction-to-Electoral-Services-ADSO-Course/7 9121
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alter natively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk a> if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTerms and conditio ns for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop
will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the cour se contact Kirsty.Lowe@emco uncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53163@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to joi n the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegat es will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nTh is course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to tak e minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relativ ely new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually \, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broke n into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presenta tions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lea rn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, inc luding:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government minute s\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awarenes s of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetings\nTh e opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and case stud ies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need to brin g pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium! \nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has ov er 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 ye ars in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of South wark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Counc il\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Form erly ISCA).\nIan now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes. \nDate and time\n\nTuesday 21 September 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\nTuesday 28 Se ptember 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both works hops. Please note that you only need to book on the 21 September course d ate to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a p lace please use the online booking form via the link below.\nhttps://www.e mcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-September/79068\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms an d Conditions of booking can be found here.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £11 0 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platform\nThe v irtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-September/79068 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute (September) URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Dele gates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services
Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audie
nce will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and t
hose with a few years experience.
How the course will be d
elivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxim
ise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two
virtual workshops.
The workshops will i nclude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, en abling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skil ls and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou wi ll need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual worksh
ops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of wo
rking in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has
previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee
governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Co
mmittees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.
He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training progra mmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you onl y need to book on the 21 September course date to be able to attend both w orkshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a pl
ace please use the online booking form via the link below.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-September/79068
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can b e found here.
\nCost
\nVir
tual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom
.
If you have any questions about the c ourse contact Kirsty.Lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53711@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Andy Spragg/Louise Fleming\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-i nformation/ DESCRIPTION:Please contact either Andy Spragg (andrew.spragg@adso.co.uk) or Louise Fleming (louise.fleming@merton.gov.uk)\n \n \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T130000 LOCATION:online tbc SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t either Andy Spragg (andrew.spragg@adso.co.uk) or Louise Fleming (louise. fleming@merton.gov.uk)
\n\n
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\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53419@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/Meetings-Procedures-ADSO-Course/79255 DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 2.5-3 h our workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Offi cers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and gove rnance framework within which councils operate and the practical applicati on of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services te ams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 m onths to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)\nThe conte nt is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the cou rse will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how decisions are made and re ported and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nCon stitutional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with mo tions and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sense of how accountability and good governance works in local government \, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scruti ny.\nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics an d what this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops w ill include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working \, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTr ainer\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Counc il\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its govern ance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qu alifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and time\n\n29 September 2021 – 09:30 – 12:30\n6 October 2021 – 09:30 – 12:30 \n\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking for m via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. \nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/Meetings-Procedures-ADSO-Course/79255 \nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member ra te – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nTerms and condi tions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and -Conditions \nADSO learners\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO are deli ghted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 2.5-3 hour workshops.
\n<
strong>Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Service
s Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal an
d governance framework within which councils operate and the practical app
lication of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic servi
ces teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are rela
tively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experienc
e (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
The content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Pr actice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module .
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe co urse will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will :
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case s tudies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delega tes from across the country.
\nTrainer
\n
Date and time
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the o
nline booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to
supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your
online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Delegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nTerm s and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-a nd-Conditions
\nADSO learners
\nThis cour
se is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificat
e or Diploma
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual
workshop will be held using Zoom.
This free web inar\, hosted by ADSO\, will take place on Thursday 30th Septem ber 2021 from 11.00am – 12.00pm. The session is particularly suitable for clerks new to the role and will cover the basics of school admissions app eals and how they work.
\nThe presenters will be Ann Coldicott\, Dem ocratic Services Manager\, Essex County Council and Rachel Williamson\, De mocratic Services Manager\, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. You will ha ve the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters and share your views through a Q&A session following the main presentation.
\nTo register for the webinar\, please click on the following link which will take you to the registration page:
\nhttps://attendee.gotoweb inar.com/register/8437279912774995728
\nThe webinar is sponsored FCS Software Solutions (https://fcss oftware.co.uk/ )\, delivering the next generation of Local Government Software. Their AppealsPro Management solution is suite of secure\, web-based applications that are designed to manage school appe als and exclusions across all schools and key stages from reception to sec ondary.
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\n\nADSO are deli ghted to announce a new interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Elec toral Services’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtu ally. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democrat
ic Services Officers and others who may work alongside Electoral Services
teams and who wish to develop their understanding of the procedures relati
ng to electoral registration and elections\, perhaps with a view to becomi
ng involved in the work to support the delivery of elections\, the annual
registration canvass or other aspects of electoral work. The course conte
nt will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic ser
vices and officers with a few years’ experience.
Although this cou rse is not directly linked to the syllabus of any single module of the ADS O Certificate\, the content will include certain information that is relev ant to modules including Members and Officers and Law and Practice.
\n< p>How the course will be deliveredThe work shops will
\nThe works hops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group w orking\, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues from across the count ry.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be
led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the
field of democratic and electoral services. For 12 of these he headed up
the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, wh
ere he was also appointed as Returning Officer\, Electoral Registration Of
ficer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
John now works as a consultan t in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of del ivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the A DSO Diploma.
\nDates and times
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 24 S eptember course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\n
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online
booking form via the link below:
https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction-to-Electoral-Services-ADSO-Course/7 9121
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alter natively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk a> if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTerms and conditio ns for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop
will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the cour se contact Kirsty.Lowe@emco uncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-51106@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:For Zoom link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@nort htyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T120000 LOCATION:By Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor Zoom l ink and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.u k
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53420@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 2.5-3 h our workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Offi cers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and gove rnance framework within which councils operate and the practical applicati on of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services te ams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 m onths to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)\nThe conte nt is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the cou rse will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how decisions are made and re ported and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nCon stitutional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with mo tions and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sense of how accountability and good governance works in local government \, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scruti ny.\nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics an d what this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops w ill include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working \, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTr ainer\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Counc il\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its govern ance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qu alifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and time\n\n29 September 2021 – 09:30 – 12:30\n6 October 2021 – 09:30 – 12:30 \n\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking for m via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. \nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/Meetings-Procedures-ADSO-Course/79255 \nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member ra te – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nTerms and condi tions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and -Conditions \nADSO learners\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/Meetings-Proc edures-ADSO-Course/79255 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-meetings-procedures/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO are deli ghted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 2.5-3 hour workshops.
\n<
strong>Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Service
s Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal an
d governance framework within which councils operate and the practical app
lication of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic servi
ces teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are rela
tively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experienc
e (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
The content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Pr actice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module .
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe co urse will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will :
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case s tudies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delega tes from across the country.
\nTrainer
\n
Date and time
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the o
nline booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to
supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your
online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Delegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nTerm s and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-a nd-Conditions
\nADSO learners
\nThis cour
se is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificat
e or Diploma
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual
workshop will be held using Zoom.
ADSO are hosting an opportunity to attend the new\, interact ive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically des igned for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Serv ices- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.< /p>\n
This is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions a nd meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour works hop.
\nAudience
\nT
his course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wi
sh to develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who hav
e never worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to or
ient themselves.
How the course
will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\
, and by the end of the workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegate s to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be requi
red to watch a short video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may hav
e already experienced in preparation for some of the activities.
Trainers
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice Chair and Head of Governance f
or Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
\nPeter Sass\, ADSO Vice
Chair and Head of Governance for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils in Sout
h-West London\; Deputy Monitoring Officer for Wandsworth Council. Peter h
as over 35 years’ experience in numerous governance roles\; mainly Democra
tic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral registration. He has worked
at all tiers of local government including a parish council. Peter has su
pported ADSO since its inception in 2009 and believes passionately in the
professionalisation of the sector.
\n8 October 2021 – 09:30-12:30
Virtual Platform – The virtual wo rkshop will be held using Zoom.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADS O learners – This course is not part of the offe r to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nPlease note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase o rder numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm d etails for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note th at this is not an East Midlands Councils course\, East Midlands Councils i s supporting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.
\nHow to
book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online bookin
g form via the link below:
For further i nformation\, please contact your regional reps as follows:
\nEastern (Kent and Sussex)
\nNick Hughes ( Thanet District Council) and Matthew Archer (Canterbury City Council)
\nEmail: nicholas.hughes@ad
so.co.uk
\nEmail: matthew.archer@canterbury.gov.uk
Western (Hampshire and Surrey)
\nSally Prior (Test V alley Borough Council) and Kevin Greenhough (Hampshire County Council)
\nEmail: SPrior@testvalley.go
v.uk
\nEmail: kevin.greenhough@hants.gov.uk
ADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview an d Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to t hree hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nTh
is course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop the
ir understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overvie
w and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introductio
n to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overvi
ew and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups.
The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learne rs with their research for this module.
\nHow the course wil
l be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to
maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken int
o two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe w orkshops will include plenary presentations and smaller group working\, en abling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n
Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Peter
Foulsham and Katherine Harclerode.
Peter is the Democratic Servic es and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council in Lancashire\, and spent twelve y ears as a Scrutiny Officer. He is an assessor on the ADSO Diploma in Loca l Democracy and also supports ADSO’s training programme.
\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borou gh Council in South Yorkshire. She is a Joint Regional Representative of A DSO. After her first role as a professional forensic interviewer of childr en\, she was a university instructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years.
\nDate and time
\n
Part 1: 9 November 2021\, 9:30 – 12:30
Part 2: 16 Novem ber 2021\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nDelegates are required to attend both work shops. Please note that you only need to book on the 9 November course da te to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on t his course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a pl
ace
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via
the link below:
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Ove rview-and-Scrutiny/79097
\nPlease note that you will need to sup ply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your on line booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Term s and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platfor
m
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52995@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION:This free webinar\, hosted by ADSO\, will take place on Wednesd ay 10th November 2021 from 11.00am – 12.00pm. This second session on Scho ol Appeals will provide more detail about best practice at hearings and in relation clerk’s notes and decisions.\nThe presenters will be Rachel Will iamson\, Democratic Services Manager\, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils an d Ann Coldicott\, Democratic Services Manager\, Essex County Council. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters and share yo ur views through a Q&A session following the main presentation.\nTo regist er for the webinar\, please click on the following link which will take yo u to the registration page:\n https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/46 08593507919653387\nThe webinar is sponsored FCS Software Solutions (https: //fcssoftware.co.uk/ )\, delivering the next generation of Local Governmen t Software. Their AppealsPro Management solution is suite of secure\, web -based applications that are designed to manage school appeals and exclusi ons across all schools and key stages from reception to secondary.\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n AppealsPro Brochure\n extension: pdf DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211110T120000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar @ https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/46085 93507919653387 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – School Appeals: Best Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-school-appeals-best-practice/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2021/08/FCS-L td-300x80.png\;300\;80\,medium\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2021/08 /FCS-Ltd-300x80.png\;300\;80\,large\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/20 21/08/FCS-Ltd-300x80.png\;300\;80\,full\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/upload s/2021/08/FCS-Ltd-300x80.png\;300\;80 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis free web inar\, hosted by ADSO\, will take place on Wednesday 10th Novem ber 2021 from 11.00am – 12.00pm. This second session on School Appeals wi ll provide more detail about best practice at hearings and in relation cle rk’s notes and decisions.
\nThe presenters will be Rachel Williamson \, Democratic Services Manager\, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils and Ann Coldicott\, Democratic Services Manager\, Essex County Council. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters and share your vie ws through a Q&A session following the main presentation.
\nTo register for the webinar\, please click on the following link which wil l take you to the registration page:
\nhttp s://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4608593507919653387
\nThe webinar is sponsored FCS Software Solutions (https://fcssoftware.co.uk/ )\, delivering the next generation of Local Government Software. Their AppealsPro Managemen t solution is suite of secure\, web-based applications that are designed t o manage school appeals and exclusions across all schools and key stages f rom reception to secondary.
\n\n
extension: pdf
\n\nADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview an d Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to t hree hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nTh
is course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop the
ir understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overvie
w and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introductio
n to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overvi
ew and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups.
The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learne rs with their research for this module.
\nHow the course wil
l be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to
maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken int
o two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe w orkshops will include plenary presentations and smaller group working\, en abling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n
Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Peter
Foulsham and Katherine Harclerode.
Peter is the Democratic Servic es and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council in Lancashire\, and spent twelve y ears as a Scrutiny Officer. He is an assessor on the ADSO Diploma in Loca l Democracy and also supports ADSO’s training programme.
\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borou gh Council in South Yorkshire. She is a Joint Regional Representative of A DSO. After her first role as a professional forensic interviewer of childr en\, she was a university instructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years.
\nDate and time
\n
Part 1: 9 November 2021\, 9:30 – 12:30
Part 2: 16 Novem ber 2021\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nDelegates are required to attend both work shops. Please note that you only need to book on the 9 November course da te to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on t his course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a pl
ace
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via
the link below:
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Ove rview-and-Scrutiny/79097
\nPlease note that you will need to sup ply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your on line booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Term s and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platfor
m
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53169@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to joi n the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegat es will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nTh is course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to tak e minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relativ ely new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually \, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broke n into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presenta tions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lea rn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, inc luding:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government minute s\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awarenes s of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetings\nTh e opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and case stud ies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need to brin g pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium! \nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has ov er 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 ye ars in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of South wark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Counc il\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Form erly ISCA).\nIan now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes. \nDate and time\n\nThursday 18 November 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\nTuesday 23 No vember 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both worksh ops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 November course dat e to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a pla ce please use the online booking form via the link below.\nhttps://www.emc ouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-November/79070\nPlease note that yo u will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Lea rner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms and C onditions of booking can be found here.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 p er person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virt ual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-November/79070 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute (November) URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-november/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Dele gates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services
Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audie
nce will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and t
hose with a few years experience.
How the course will be d
elivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxim
ise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two
virtual workshops.
The workshops will i nclude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, en abling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skil ls and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou wi ll need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual worksh
ops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of wo
rking in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has
previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee
governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Co
mmittees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.
He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training progra mmes.
\nDate and time
\nD elegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 November course date to be able to attend both wor kshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a plac
e please use the online booking form via the link below.
ht tps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-November/79070
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. Th is can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively ema il the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Plea se note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be fo und here .
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual
Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the cours e contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcou ncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52206@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Rebecca Owen\; 01455 255879\; Rebecca.Owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:This meeting has been cancelled and will be rearranged. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211119T123000 LOCATION:via Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East Midlands Regional Meeting – Cancelled URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-midlands-regional-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis meeting has been cancelled and will be rearranged.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53170@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to joi n the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Delegat es will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nTh is course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to tak e minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relativ ely new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually \, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broke n into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presenta tions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lea rn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, inc luding:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government minute s\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awarenes s of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetings\nTh e opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and case stud ies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need to brin g pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium! \nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has ov er 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 ye ars in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of South wark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Counc il\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Form erly ISCA).\nIan now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes. \nDate and time\n\nThursday 18 November 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\nTuesday 23 No vember 2021 – 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both worksh ops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 November course dat e to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a pla ce please use the online booking form via the link below.\nhttps://www.emc ouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-November/79070\nPlease note that yo u will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Lea rner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms and C onditions of booking can be found here.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 p er person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virt ual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-November/79070 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute (November) URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-november/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are delighted to announce an additional opportunity to join the interactive\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. Dele gates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services
Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audie
nce will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and t
hose with a few years experience.
How the course will be d
elivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxim
ise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two
virtual workshops.
The workshops will i nclude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, en abling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skil ls and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:
\nYou wi ll need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual worksh
ops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of wo
rking in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has
previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee
governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Co
mmittees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.
He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training progra mmes.
\nDate and time
\nD elegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 November course date to be able to attend both wor kshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a plac
e please use the online booking form via the link below.
ht tps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-November/79070
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. Th is can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively ema il the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Plea se note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be fo und here .
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual
Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the cours e contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcou ncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53141@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:ADSO\; info@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION:For full details and to book click here\nPlease note you only n eed to submit one booking form which covers both days of the conference. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T131500 LOCATION:via Goto Webinar @ tbc SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Annual Conference 2021 – Day 1 URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-annual-conference-2021-day-1/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor full deta ils and to book click here
\nPlease note you only need to submit on e booking form which covers both days of the conference.
\n X-COST:£70/£95 member/non-member END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53142@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:ADSO\; info@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION:For full details and to book click here\nPlease note you only n eed to submit one booking form which covers both days of the conference. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211126T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211126T130000 LOCATION:via Goto Webinar @ tbc SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Annual Conference 2021 – Day 2 URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-annual-conference-2021-day-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor full deta ils and to book click here
\nPlease note you only need to submit on e booking form which covers both days of the conference.
\n X-COST:£70/£95 member/non-member END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53684@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual cour se ‘Ethics and Standards’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework withi n which councils operate and the practical application of this to the rang e of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course conte nt will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic ser vices and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standards.\nHow the course will be delivered \nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ lear ning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nTh e workshops will:\nWorkshop 1\n\nProvide an overview of the Legal Framewor k\nAn overview of the Code of Conduct\, together with some case studies\nC ommittee on Standards in Public Life and LGA – model Code of Conduct\nWhat the law says about Members’ Interests\, together various case studies reg arding Members’ Interests\nDispensations from the Monitoring Officer\n\nWo rkshop 2\n\nProvide a short recap of the learning from Workshop 1\nAn over view of the Standards Committees\nExplanation of Independent Persons and t heir role\nDetails about complaints\, Investigations and Standards Hearing s\, together with various case studies around complaints\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group workin g\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country. T his will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details with each other for future reference and information shar ing.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1 997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitu tion and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from wor ked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; whe re she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDates and times \nWorkshop 1 – 30 November 2021 9:30am to 12:30pm\nWorkshop 2 – 8 Decembe r 2021 9:30am to 12:30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both worksho ps. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a plac e please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nBooking link: https://www.emcouncils. gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-Standards-ADSO/79402\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £1 10 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please em ail Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner pl ace.\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils. gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions \nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course conta ct Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-St andards-ADSO/79402 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-ethics-and-standards/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual c ourse ‘Ethics and Standards’. The course will be delivered as two worksho ps held virtually.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish
to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which counci
ls operate and the practical application of this to the range of work area
s undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be rel
evant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and offi
cers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refresh their knowledg
e on ethics and standards.
How
the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered
virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has
been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will:
\nWorkshop 1
\nWorkshop 2
\nThe workshops wil l include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country. This will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and share co ntact details with each other for future reference and information sharing .
\nTrainer
\nThe v
irtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Gove
rnment since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealt
h of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview an
d Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton B
orough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitar
y Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing
in the field of Democratic Services.
< strong>Dates and times
\nWorkshop 1 – 30 November 2021 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nWorkshop 2 – 8 December 2021 9:30a m to 12:30pm
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 N ovember course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a pl
ace please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note th
at you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be do
ne by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase ord
er to kirsty.lowe@emcouncil
s.gov.uk.
Booking link: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso /Ethics-and-Standards-ADSO/79402
\nCost
All costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirst y.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.< /p>\n
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and- Conditions
\nVirtual Platfor
m
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contac t Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.go v.uk
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-52971@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are hosting an opportunity to attend the new\, interactive \, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically design ed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Service s- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.\nTh is is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to g ive you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never worked in th is area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.\nHo w the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, a nd by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a local Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Council and w hat services they provide\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense of how acc ountability works in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are h eld to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered the impact of po litics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe wo rkshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller grou p working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the cou ntry.\nLearner requirements\nYou will be required to watch a short video a nd reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in pre paration for some of the activities.\nTrainers\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council\nLennox is an experienced Demo cratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Mana ger at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible fo r support to the Executive and its governance for that period.\nLennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which includes bot h the certificate and diploma.\nDate and time\n1 December 2021 – 09:30-12: 30\nVirtual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nCost \n\nADSO Member rate – £55 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Membe r rate – £80 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT. \nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members wor king towards the Certificate or Diploma\nPlease note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you woul d like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirst y.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils course\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the deliv ery of its courses.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the o nline booking form via the link below:\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso /Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-December-session/78923 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DS O--an-introduction-ADSO-December-session/78923 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO are hosting an opportunity to attend the new\, interact ive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically des igned for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Serv ices- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.< /p>\n
This is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions a nd meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour works hop.
\nAudience
\nT
his course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wi
sh to develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who hav
e never worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to or
ient themselves.
How the course
will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\
, and by the end of the workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegate s to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be requi
red to watch a short video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may hav
e already experienced in preparation for some of the activities.
Trainers
\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, B
lackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Servi
ces practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Black
pool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to
the Executive and its governance for that period.
Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualification s\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nDate and time
\n1 December 2021 – 09:3
0-12:30
Virtual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Di ploma
\nPlease note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you woul d like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils course\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please us
e the online booking form via the link below:
For more info rmation\, please contact Katie Sullivan (SullivanK@ealing.gov.uk) and Fiona Rae (fiona.rae@haringey.gov.uk)
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53685@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual cour se ‘Ethics and Standards’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework withi n which councils operate and the practical application of this to the rang e of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course conte nt will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic ser vices and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standards.\nHow the course will be delivered \nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ lear ning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nTh e workshops will:\nWorkshop 1\n\nProvide an overview of the Legal Framewor k\nAn overview of the Code of Conduct\, together with some case studies\nC ommittee on Standards in Public Life and LGA – model Code of Conduct\nWhat the law says about Members’ Interests\, together various case studies reg arding Members’ Interests\nDispensations from the Monitoring Officer\n\nWo rkshop 2\n\nProvide a short recap of the learning from Workshop 1\nAn over view of the Standards Committees\nExplanation of Independent Persons and t heir role\nDetails about complaints\, Investigations and Standards Hearing s\, together with various case studies around complaints\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group workin g\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country. T his will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details with each other for future reference and information shar ing.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1 997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitu tion and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from wor ked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; whe re she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDates and times \nWorkshop 1 – 30 November 2021 9:30am to 12:30pm\nWorkshop 2 – 8 Decembe r 2021 9:30am to 12:30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both worksho ps. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a plac e please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nBooking link: https://www.emcouncils. gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-Standards-ADSO/79402\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £1 10 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please em ail Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner pl ace.\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils. gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions \nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course conta ct Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-St andards-ADSO/79402 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-ethics-and-standards/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual c ourse ‘Ethics and Standards’. The course will be delivered as two worksho ps held virtually.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish
to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which counci
ls operate and the practical application of this to the range of work area
s undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be rel
evant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and offi
cers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refresh their knowledg
e on ethics and standards.
How
the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered
virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has
been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will:
\nWorkshop 1
\nWorkshop 2
\nThe workshops wil l include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country. This will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and share co ntact details with each other for future reference and information sharing .
\nTrainer
\nThe v
irtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Gove
rnment since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealt
h of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview an
d Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton B
orough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitar
y Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing
in the field of Democratic Services.
< strong>Dates and times
\nWorkshop 1 – 30 November 2021 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nWorkshop 2 – 8 December 2021 9:30a m to 12:30pm
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 N ovember course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a pl
ace please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note th
at you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be do
ne by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase ord
er to kirsty.lowe@emcouncil
s.gov.uk.
Booking link: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso /Ethics-and-Standards-ADSO/79402
\nCost
All costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirst y.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.< /p>\n
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and- Conditions
\nVirtual Platfor
m
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contac t Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.go v.uk
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-53764@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION:To register for the webinar\, please click on the following lin k which will take you to the registration page:\nhttps://attendee.gotowebi nar.com/register/9054017977543882000\nThis free webinar\, hosted by ADSO\, will take place on Wednesday 8th December 2021 from 3.00pm – 4.00pm. The Essential Requirements for Hybrid Meetings will give a non-technical over view of the key items required to support and manage meetings where both r emote and on-premises attendees are present. The presentation will outlin e the essential equipment and functionality that increases the meeting exp erience for all.\nThe presenter will be Keith Blackwell\, Director (Local Government) at VP-AV. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of K eith and share your views through a Q&A session following the main present ation.\nThe webinar is sponsored VP-AV (https://vp-av.co.uk/markets/govern ment/ ) who have been designing and implementing high performance integrat ed systems for HMRC\, Coroners Courts and Local Authority Council Chambers for over 30 years.\nThrough collaboration and leadership VP-AV design\, i mplement and support audio-visual systems that are simple and intuitive to use\, facilitating your workflows and business needs producing high perfo rmance audio visual integrated solutions. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T160000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar @ https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/90540 17977543882000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – The Essential Requirements for Hybrid Meetings URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-the-essential-requirements-fo r-hybrid-meetings/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2021/09/VP-AV -logo-300x193.png\;300\;193\,medium\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/20 21/09/VP-AV-logo-300x193.png\;300\;193\,large\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/ uploads/2021/09/VP-AV-logo-300x193.png\;300\;193\,full\;https://www.adso.c o.uk/app/uploads/2021/09/VP-AV-logo-300x193.png\;300\;193 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nTo re gister for the webinar\, please click on the following link which will tak e you to the registration page:
\nhttps://attendee.gotowebina r.com/register/9054017977543882000
\nThis free webinar\, hosted by ADSO\, will take place on Wednesday 8th December 2021 from 3 .00pm – 4.00pm. The Essential Requirements for Hybrid Meetings will give a non-technical overview of the key items required to sup port and manage meetings where both remote and on-premises attendees are p resent. The presentation will outline the essential equipment and functio nality that increases the meeting experience for all.
\nThe presente r will be Keith Blackwell\, Director (Local Government) at VP-AV. You wil l have the opportunity to ask questions of Keith and share your views thro ugh a Q&A session following the main presentation.
\nThe webinar is sponsored VP-AV (https:/ /vp-av.co.uk/markets/government/ ) who have been designing and impleme nting high performance integrated systems for HMRC\, Coroners Courts and L ocal Authority Council Chambers for over 30 years.
\nThrough collabo ration and leadership VP -AV design\, implement and support audio-visual systems that are simpl e and intuitive to use\, facilitating your workflows and business needs pr oducing high performance audio visual integrated solutions.
\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54549@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’. Introductio n to Company Secretarial Practice will be delivered as two\, three hour wo rkshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the v irtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services O fficers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the work it does and the other roles with which it interacts.\nThe target aud ience is experienced democratic and corporate services professionals who a re either involved in local authority companies or other corporations\, or who are interested in being so in the future.\nHow the course will be del ivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the following dates:\nPart 1: 12 January 2022\, 13:30 – 16:30\nPart 2 : 19 January 2022\, 13:30 – 16:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.\nThe workshops will explore:\n\nWhat is a company and why one w ould be set up\nThe different roles on a company’s board\nThe governance f rameworks associated with companies and why some companies have failed in the past\nThe elements of effective company boards\nThe role of the compan y secretary\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stu dies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other pe ople from across the country.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on thi s course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if yo u wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a pl ace please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note tha t you only need to book a place on 12 January to attend both workshops.\nP lease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and condition s of booking can be found here.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop wi ll be held using Zoom.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction-to -Company-Secretarial-Practice/79793 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220112T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220112T163000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction- to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/79793 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-introduction-to-company-secretarial -practice/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduc tion to Company Secretarial Practice’. Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n< p>AudienceT he target audience is experienced democratic and corporate services profes sionals who are either involved in local authority companies or other corp orations\, or who are interested in being so in the future.
\n
\nThe course will be deli
vered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course
has been broken into two virtual workshops on the following dates:
Part 2: 19 January 202 2\, 13:30 – 16:30
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nThe workshops will explore:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies an d smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other people fr om across the country.
\nCost
\nAll costs su
bject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an A
DSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allo
cated a learner place.
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Pl
ease note that you only need to book a place on 12 January to attend both
workshops.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase ord er number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alt ernatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions o f booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platform
\n
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-P ractice/79793
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54545@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as t wo\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview a nd scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction t o overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups.\nThe content is also l inked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with th eir research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe cours e will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experie nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legislation underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understanding of the roles and principle s of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put together a Scrutiny Wor k Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsider the principl es of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates fr om across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Trac y Tiff and Katherine Harclerode.\nTracy has worked in Local Government sin ce 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of exper ience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny . Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Cou ncil from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the fi eld of Democratic Services.\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance A dvisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire. She i s a Joint Regional Representative of ADSO. After her first role as a profe ssional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a university instructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years. \nDate and time\nPart 1: 14 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30\nPart 2: 21 Janua ry 2022 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. P lease note that you only need to book on the 14 January course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend th e course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on th is course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if y ou wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a p lace please use the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note t hat you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be d one by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase or der to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held u sing Zoom.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/ 79097 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220114T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220114T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny/79097 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour t o three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to atte nd both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop
their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of over
view and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduc
tion to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Ove
rview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups.
The cont ent is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help lea rners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\ , to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nT he workshops will include plenary presentations and smaller group working\ , enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by
Tracy Tiff and Katherine Harclerode.
Tracy has worked in Local Gov ernment since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a weal th of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview a nd Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unita ry Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuin g in the field of Democratic Services.
\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in Sout h Yorkshire. She is a Joint Regional Representative of ADSO. After her fir st role as a professional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a uni versity instructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynami cs for five years.
\nDate and time
\nPart 1:
14 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30
\nPart 2: 21 January 2022 9:30 – 12:
30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note t hat you only need to book on the 14 January course date to be able to atte nd both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subjec t to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocat ed a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo
book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirs ty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found h ere.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual wor kshop will be held using Zoom.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk /adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54550@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’. Introductio n to Company Secretarial Practice will be delivered as two\, three hour wo rkshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the v irtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services O fficers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the work it does and the other roles with which it interacts.\nThe target aud ience is experienced democratic and corporate services professionals who a re either involved in local authority companies or other corporations\, or who are interested in being so in the future.\nHow the course will be del ivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the following dates:\nPart 1: 12 January 2022\, 13:30 – 16:30\nPart 2 : 19 January 2022\, 13:30 – 16:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.\nThe workshops will explore:\n\nWhat is a company and why one w ould be set up\nThe different roles on a company’s board\nThe governance f rameworks associated with companies and why some companies have failed in the past\nThe elements of effective company boards\nThe role of the compan y secretary\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stu dies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other pe ople from across the country.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on thi s course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if yo u wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a pl ace please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note tha t you only need to book a place on 12 January to attend both workshops.\nP lease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and condition s of booking can be found here.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop wi ll be held using Zoom.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction-to -Company-Secretarial-Practice/79793 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220119T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220119T163000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction- to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/79793 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-introduction-to-company-secretarial -practice/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduc tion to Company Secretarial Practice’. Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n< p>AudienceT he target audience is experienced democratic and corporate services profes sionals who are either involved in local authority companies or other corp orations\, or who are interested in being so in the future.
\n
\nThe course will be deli
vered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course
has been broken into two virtual workshops on the following dates:
Part 2: 19 January 202 2\, 13:30 – 16:30
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nThe workshops will explore:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies an d smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other people fr om across the country.
\nCost
\nAll costs su bject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be all ocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. P
lease note that you only need to book a place on 12 January to attend both
workshops.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase or der number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, al ternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial- Practice/79793
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54546@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as t wo\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview a nd scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction t o overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups.\nThe content is also l inked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with th eir research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe cours e will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experie nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legislation underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understanding of the roles and principle s of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put together a Scrutiny Wor k Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsider the principl es of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates fr om across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Trac y Tiff and Katherine Harclerode.\nTracy has worked in Local Government sin ce 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of exper ience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny . Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Cou ncil from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the fi eld of Democratic Services.\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance A dvisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire. She i s a Joint Regional Representative of ADSO. After her first role as a profe ssional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a university instructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years. \nDate and time\nPart 1: 14 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30\nPart 2: 21 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Ple ase note that you only need to book on the 14 January course date to be ab le to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person t o attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a pla ce please use the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note tha t you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be don e by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase orde r to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking c an be found here.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held usi ng Zoom.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79 097 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220121T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny/79097 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour t o three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to atte nd both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop
their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of over
view and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduc
tion to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Ove
rview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups.
\nThe conte
nt is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help lear
ners with their research for this module.
How the course w
ill be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\,
to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken i
nto two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n< p>TrainerTracy has worked in Local Govern ment since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Bor ough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing i n the field of Democratic Services.
\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Y orkshire. She is a Joint Regional Representative of ADSO. After her first role as a professional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a univer sity instructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years.
\nDate and time
\nPart 1: 14
January 2022 9:30 – 12:30
\nPart 2: 21 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that y ou only need to book on the 14 January course date to be able to attend bo th workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO lear ner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book
a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
Pl ease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lo we@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be foun d here a>.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso /ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54547@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as t wo\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview a nd scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction t o overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups.\nThe content is also l inked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with th eir research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe cours e will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experie nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legislation underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understanding of the roles and principle s of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put together a Scrutiny Wor k Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsider the principl es of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Katherine Harclerode.\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overvi ew and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northamp ton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed U nitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is conti nuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Y orkshire. She is a Joint Regional Representative of ADSO. After her first role as a professional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a univer sity instructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years.\nDate and time\nPart 1: 26 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30\nPa rt 2: 2 February 2022 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 26 January cour se date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £ 110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per perso n to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to tw o places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please c ontact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a plac e\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. \nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and condit ions of booking can be found here.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overvie w-and-Scrutiny/79097 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220126T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220126T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny/79097 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour t o three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to atte nd both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop
their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of over
view and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduc
tion to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Ove
rview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups.
\nThe conte
nt is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help lear
ners with their research for this module.
How the course w
ill be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\,
to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken i
nto two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabli ng delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tif
f and Katherine Harclerode.
Tracy has worked in Local Government s ince 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of exp erience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scruti ny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough C ouncil from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Counci l – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Gov ernance Advisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshi re. She is a Joint Regional Representative of ADSO. After her first role a s a professional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a university i nstructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for fi ve years.
\nDate and time
\nPart 1: 26 Janua
ry 2022 9:30 – 12:30
\nPart 2: 2 February 2022 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you on ly need to book on the 26 January course date to be able to attend both wo rkshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.< /p>\n
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner d epending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learn er place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a p lace please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can eith er be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purc hase order to kirsty.lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.< /p>\n
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop wil l be held using Zoom.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADS O—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54548@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as t wo\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview a nd scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction t o overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups.\nThe content is also l inked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with th eir research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe cours e will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experie nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legislation underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understanding of the roles and principle s of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put together a Scrutiny Wor k Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsider the principl es of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates fr om across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Trac y Tiff and Katherine Harclerode.\nTracy has worked in Local Government sin ce 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of exper ience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny . Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Cou ncil from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the fi eld of Democratic Services.\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance A dvisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Yorkshire. She i s a Joint Regional Representative of ADSO. After her first role as a profe ssional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a university instructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years. \nDate and time\nPart 1: 26 January 2022 9:30 – 12:30\nPart 2: 2 Februa ry 2022 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. P lease note that you only need to book on the 26 January course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend th e course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on th is course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if y ou wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a p lace please use the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note t hat you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be d one by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase or der to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held u sing Zoom.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/ 79097 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny/79097 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch of the interactive\, virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour t o three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to atte nd both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop
their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of over
view and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduc
tion to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Ove
rview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups.
\nThe conte
nt is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help lear
ners with their research for this module.
How the course w
ill be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\,
to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken i
nto two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\n< p>TrainerTracy has worked in Local Govern ment since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Bor ough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing i n the field of Democratic Services.
\nKatherine supports scrutiny as a Governance Advisor at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council in South Y orkshire. She is a Joint Regional Representative of ADSO. After her first role as a professional forensic interviewer of children\, she was a univer sity instructor for ten years and a corporate trainer at General Dynamics for five years.
\nDate and time
\nPart 1: 26
January 2022 9:30 – 12:30
\nPart 2: 2 February 2022 9:30 – 12:30<
/p>\n
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 26 January course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject t o VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO le arner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo bo
ok a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This ca n either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email th e purchase order to kirsty. lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be fo und here .
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual worksho
p will be held using Zoom.
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ads o/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54991@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\, v irtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour w orkshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governanc e framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and t he Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course w ill be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how decisions are made and reporte d and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nConstitu tional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motions and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sens e of how accountability and good governance works in local government\, ho w Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\n Understand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and wha t this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops will i nclude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, en abling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer s\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council\n Lennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 year s. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that period.\nLennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualif ications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and time \n\n23 February 2022 – 09:30 – 12:30\n2 March 2022 – 09:30 – 12:30\n\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via th e link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order n umber. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alterna tively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nDelegat es are required to attend both workshops.\nPlease note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 23 February to be able to attend both wo rkshops.\nBook here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Meetings-Procedur es-ADSO-Course/79254\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n \nAll costs subject to VAT.\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions \nADSO learners\nT his course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Ce rtificate or Diploma\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Meetings-Proc edures-ADSO-Course/79254 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is delig hted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off
icers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and gov
ernance framework within which councils operate and the practical applicat
ion of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services t
eams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativel
y new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6
months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
T he content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studie s and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates f rom across the country.
\nTrainers
\n
Lennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner havi
ng been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the
past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and it
s governance for that period.
\nLennox is also involved in ADSO work
through the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and diplo
ma.
Date and time
\nHow to book a place
To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to you r online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nPlease note th at you only need to book to attend the workshop on 23 February to be able to attend both workshops.
\nBook here: https://www.emcounc ils.gov.uk/adso/Meetings-Procedures-ADSO-Course/79254
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nTerms and conditi ons for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nADSO learners
\nThis course is not pa rt of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop wi ll be held using Zoom.
\n\n
ADSO is delig hted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off
icers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and gov
ernance framework within which councils operate and the practical applicat
ion of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services t
eams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativel
y new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6
months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
T he content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studie s and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates f rom across the country.
\nTrainers
\n
Lennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner havi
ng been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the
past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and it
s governance for that period.
\nLennox is also involved in ADSO work
through the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and diplo
ma.
Date and time
\nHow to book a place
To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to you r online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nPlease note th at you only need to book to attend the workshop on 23 February to be able to attend both workshops.
\nBook here: https://www.emcounc ils.gov.uk/adso/Meetings-Procedures-ADSO-Course/79254
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nTerms and conditi ons for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nADSO learners
\nThis course is not pa rt of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop wi ll be held using Zoom.
\n\n
ADSO are host ing an opportunity to attend the new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Becom ing a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically designed for those taking thei r first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick int roduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chanc e to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience – This course i s aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develo p their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never work ed in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themsel ves.
\nT he course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, c ase studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with d elegates from across the country.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on so
me of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparation for som
e of the activities.
Date and time
\n9 Marc h 2022 – 09:30-12:30
\nVirtual Platform – The virtu al workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certif icate or Diploma
\nPlease note that this is an ADSO course\, purchas e order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confir m details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils course\, East Midlands Council s is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.g ov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-December-session/ 78923
\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54996@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual cour se ‘Ethics and Standards. The course will be delivered as two workshops h eld virtually.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Offi cers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course conten t will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic serv ices and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refresh t heir knowledge on ethics and standards.\nHow the course will be delivered \nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ lear ning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nTh e workshops will\nWorkshop 1\n\nProvide an overview of the Legal Framework \nAn overview of the Code of Conduct\, together with some case studies\nCo mmittee on Standards in Public Life and LGA – model Code of Conduct\nWhat the law says about Members’ Interests\, together various case studies rega rding Members’ Interests\nDispensations from the Monitoring Officer\n\nWor kshop 2\n\nProvide a short recap of the learning from Workshop 1\nAn overv iew of the Standards Committees\nExplanation of Independent Persons and th eir role\nDetails about complaints\, Investigations and Standards Hearings \, together with various case studies around complaints\n\nThe workshops w ill include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working \, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country. Th is will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details with each other for future reference and information shari ng.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has w orked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 19 97. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitut ion and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from work ed at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; wher e she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDates and times \nWorkshop 1 – 23 March 2022 – 9:30am to 12:30pm\nWorkshop 2 – 30 March 20 22 – 9:30am to 12:30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 23 March course date to be a ble to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you wil l need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by addi ng to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirs ty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the co urse\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this c ourse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nTerms and c onditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms -and-Conditions \nVirtual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held usi ng Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ Ethics-and-Standards-ADSO/79402 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-St andards-ADSO/79402 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-ethics-and-standards-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce a new interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards . The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually.
\n<
strong>Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Service
s Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework
within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the
range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course
content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democrati
c services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to ref
resh their knowledge on ethics and standards.
How the cour
se will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtuall
y. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been bro
ken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\n< p>Workshop 1\nThe workshops will incl ude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabl ing delegates to learn with delegates from across the country. This will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details with each other for future reference and information sharing.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by
Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to De
mocratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in
governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuab
le experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021
\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Counc
il in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Serv
ices.
Dates and times
\nWorkshop 1 – 23 March 2022 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nWorkshop 2 strong>– 30 March 2022 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 2 3 March course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nH
ow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online b
ooking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply
a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online
booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
All costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve u p to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – p lease email Kirsty.lowe@emc ouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTe rms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms -and-Conditions
\nVirtual Platform – The virtu al workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nIf you have any questions abo ut the course contact Kirst y.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nClick here to book: https://www.e mcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-Standards-ADSO/79402
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54960@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Priya Patel\; Priya.Patel@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220325T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220325T113000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54997@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new interactive\, virtual cour se ‘Ethics and Standards. The course will be delivered as two workshops h eld virtually.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Offi cers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course conten t will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic serv ices and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refresh t heir knowledge on ethics and standards.\nHow the course will be delivered \nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ lear ning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nTh e workshops will\nWorkshop 1\n\nProvide an overview of the Legal Framework \nAn overview of the Code of Conduct\, together with some case studies\nCo mmittee on Standards in Public Life and LGA – model Code of Conduct\nWhat the law says about Members’ Interests\, together various case studies rega rding Members’ Interests\nDispensations from the Monitoring Officer\n\nWor kshop 2\n\nProvide a short recap of the learning from Workshop 1\nAn overv iew of the Standards Committees\nExplanation of Independent Persons and th eir role\nDetails about complaints\, Investigations and Standards Hearings \, together with various case studies around complaints\n\nThe workshops w ill include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working \, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country. Th is will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details with each other for future reference and information shari ng.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has w orked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 19 97. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitut ion and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from work ed at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; wher e she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDates and times \nWorkshop 1 – 23 March 2022 – 9:30am to 12:30pm\nWorkshop 2 – 30 March 20 22 – 9:30am to 12:30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 23 March course date to be a ble to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you wil l need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by addi ng to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirs ty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the co urse\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this c ourse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nTerms and c onditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms -and-Conditions \nVirtual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held usi ng Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ Ethics-and-Standards-ADSO/79402 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-St andards-ADSO/79402 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-ethics-and-standards-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce a new interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards . The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually.
\n<
strong>Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Service
s Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework
within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the
range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course
content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democrati
c services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to ref
resh their knowledge on ethics and standards.
How the cour
se will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtuall
y. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been bro
ken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\n< p>Workshop 1\nThe workshops will incl ude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabl ing delegates to learn with delegates from across the country. This will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details with each other for future reference and information sharing.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by
Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to De
mocratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in
governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuab
le experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021
\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Counc
il in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Serv
ices.
Dates and times
\nWorkshop 1 – 23 March 2022 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nWorkshop 2 strong>– 30 March 2022 – 9:30am to 12:30pm
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 2 3 March course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nH
ow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online b
ooking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply
a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online
booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
All costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve u p to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – p lease email Kirsty.lowe@emc ouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTe rms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms -and-Conditions
\nVirtual Platform – The virtu al workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nIf you have any questions abo ut the course contact Kirst y.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nClick here to book: https://www.e mcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Ethics-and-Standards-ADSO/79402
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55025@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/7784 0 DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, vir tual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. Working in a Political Environment will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops held virtually. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudienc e\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work m ore effectively with elected members. The target audience will be those wh o are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few year s experience.\nThe content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Office rs in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nT he course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe wo rkshops will seek to:\n\nExplore and better understand the differences bet ween the roles and responsibilities of elected members and officers.\nExam ine the legal\, constitutional and procedural framework regulating the con duct of members and officers.\nEnhance your understanding of the political environment around you.\nDevelop your knowledge and skills of how to oper ate effectively in a political environment.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe v irtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. Duri ng this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\ , including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibili ties include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing boa rd and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence \, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor.\nMichael serve s on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with l earners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.\nDat e and time\n\nThursday 31 March 2022\, 9:30 – 12:30\nThursday 7 April 2022 \, 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Pleas e note that you only need to book on the 31 March course date to be able t o attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will nee d to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lo we@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nFor the terms and conditions for booking visit www. emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions\nClick here to book: https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training -Course/77840\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the co urse\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll c osts subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov .uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nVirtual Platform\nThe vi rtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about t he course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220331T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-working-in-a-political-environment/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. Working in a Political Environment will be deli vered as two\,3 hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\n
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to
work more effectively with elected members. The target audience will be th
ose who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a fe
w years experience.
The content is also linked to Module 6\, Membe rs and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the
course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered vir
tually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been
broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will seek to :
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates fro m across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual
workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democra
tic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this
time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, inclu
ding a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities in
clude planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and
school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North T
yneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\, part
icularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were co
ntrolled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor.
Michael serve s on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with l earners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that yo u only need to book on the 31 March course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a p
lace please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note t
hat you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be d
one by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase or
der to kirsty.lowe@emcounci
ls.gov.uk.
For the terms and conditions for booking visit www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nClick here to book< /strong>: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/a dso/Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirst y.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.< /p>\n
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will
be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course co ntact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncil s.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55026@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/7784 0 DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, vir tual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. Working in a Political Environment will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops held virtually. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudienc e\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work m ore effectively with elected members. The target audience will be those wh o are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few year s experience.\nThe content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Office rs in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nT he course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe wo rkshops will seek to:\n\nExplore and better understand the differences bet ween the roles and responsibilities of elected members and officers.\nExam ine the legal\, constitutional and procedural framework regulating the con duct of members and officers.\nEnhance your understanding of the political environment around you.\nDevelop your knowledge and skills of how to oper ate effectively in a political environment.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe v irtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. Duri ng this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\ , including a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibili ties include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing boa rd and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence \, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor.\nMichael serve s on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with l earners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.\nDat e and time\n\nThursday 31 March 2022\, 9:30 – 12:30\nThursday 7 April 2022 \, 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Pleas e note that you only need to book on the 31 March course date to be able t o attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will nee d to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lo we@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nFor the terms and conditions for booking visit www. emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions\nClick here to book: https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training -Course/77840\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the co urse\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll c osts subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov .uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nVirtual Platform\nThe vi rtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about t he course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220407T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-working-in-a-political-environment/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. Working in a Political Environment will be deli vered as two\,3 hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\n
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to
work more effectively with elected members. The target audience will be th
ose who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a fe
w years experience.
The content is also linked to Module 6\, Membe rs and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the
course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered vir
tually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been
broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will seek to :
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates fro m across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual
workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democra
tic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this
time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, inclu
ding a period as a scrutiny officer. Michael’s current responsibilities in
clude planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and
school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North T
yneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\, part
icularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were co
ntrolled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor.
Michael serve s on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with l earners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that yo u only need to book on the 31 March course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a p
lace please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note t
hat you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be d
one by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase or
der to kirsty.lowe@emcounci
ls.gov.uk.
For the terms and conditions for booking visit www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nClick here to book< /strong>: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/a dso/Working-in-a-Political-Environment-ADSO-Training-Course/77840
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirst y.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.< /p>\n
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will
be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course co ntact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncil s.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55677@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk\; https://attendee.gotoweb inar.com/register/3137367791467332368 DESCRIPTION:The Levelling-Up White Paper\, while aimed at addressing econom ic inequalities across the country and stimulating economic growth\, sets a framework within which further devolution to local government will opera te. It also raises the prospect of local government reorganisation\, the c reation of more combined authorities and additional elected mayors and/or directly elected county leaders. It is these areas that have the most impl ications for Democratic Services Officers.\nThe webinar will focus on thos e aspects of the levelling-up agenda that will affect the work and activit ies of DSOs across the country. It will explore the following themes of re levance to DSOs:\n\nThe role of local government in the levelling-up agend a\nThe role of DSOs in facilitating the work of councillors and councils i n addressing the aims and objectives of levelling-up\nLocal government reo rganisation and DSOs\nNew forms of political governance and decision-makin g\nDSOs working across organisational and council boundaries\nDeveloping n ew forms of communication with the centre\nThe change in member roles and perspectives\nHow councillors and DSOs will contribute to levelling-up and in shaping the levelling-up agenda\n\nThe webinar will also examine how t he policy\, research and support functions of DSOs will be influenced by t he expectations of the white paper and the levelling-up agenda generally. \nTarget Audience\nDemocratic Services Officers in all types of local auth ority as well as Councillors and Officers involved in the levelling-up age nda.\nLearning Outcomes\nAt the end of the session participants will be ab le to:\n\nIdentify and understand the main aims of the levelling-up white paper and the general levelling up agenda as it is relevant to DSOs\nUnder stand the implications for DSOs of the white paper’s proposals\nAppreciate the way the white paper will affect the work of councillors\nUnderstand t he potential changes to DSOs work and workloads of the white paper and its proposals\nRecognise the new support and services councillors will requir e\nUnderstand the governance implications of the white paper and its propo sals\n\nSpeaker\nColin Copus is an Emeritus Professor of local politics at the Department of Politics and Public Policy\, De Montfort University and a Visiting Professor at the University of Ghent. His academic interests a re central-local relationships and the constitutional status of local gove rnment\, devolution\, localism\, local party politics\, local political le adership and the changing role of the councillor. Colin has worked closely with policy-makers and practitioners in central and local government. He was an academic advisor to the Political and the Constitutional Reform Com mittee and the Communities and Local Government Committee on its inquiry i nto the role of the councillor and he is currently the academic advisor to two All Party Parliamentary Groups. He is a member of the Council of Eur ope’s group of experts on the Charter of Local Self Government.\nHe has pu blished widely in academic journals. Colin’s latest book is entitled: In D efence of Councillors\, published by Manchester University Press. Colin w as the editor Local Government Studies 2001 to 2013 and has also served as a councillor on a London Borough council\, a county and a district counci l and three parish councils.\nTo book\, click on the following link: http s://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3137367791467332368\nPlease note tha t you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinars. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you will need t o ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise y ou can log on from your mobile. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T120000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar @ tbc SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – Levelling-Up: The Implications and Opportunities for DSOs URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-white-paper-on-levelling-up/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Levelling -Up White Paper\, while aimed at addressing economic inequalities across t he country and stimulating economic growth\, sets a framework within which further devolution to local government will operate. It also raises the p rospect of local government reorganisation\, the creation of more combined authorities and additional elected mayors and/or directly elected county leaders. It is these areas that have the most implications for Democratic Services Officers.
\nThe webinar will focus on those aspects of the levelling-up agenda that will affect the work and activities of DSOs acros s the country. It will explore the following themes of relevance to DSOs:< /p>\n
The webinar will also examine how the policy\, research and support functions of DSOs will be influenced by the expectations of the white paper and the levelling-up agenda generally.
\nTarget Audience
\nDemocratic Services Officers
in all types of local authority as well as Councillors and Officers involv
ed in the levelling-up agenda.
Learning Outcomes
\n
strong>At the end of the session participants will be able to:
Speake
r
\nColin Copus is an Emeritus Professor of local politics a
t the Department of Politics and Public Policy\, De Montfort University an
d a Visiting Professor at the University of Ghent. His academic interests
are central-local relationships and the constitutional status of local gov
ernment\, devolution\, localism\, local party politics\, local political l
eadership and the changing role of the councillor. Colin has worked closel
y with policy-makers and practitioners in central and local government. He
was an academic advisor to the Political and the Constitutional Reform Co
mmittee and the Communities and Local Government Committee on its inquiry
into the role of the councillor and he is currently the academic advisor t
o two All Party Parliamentary Groups. He is a member of the Council of Eu
rope’s group of experts on the Charter of Local Self Government.
H e has published widely in academic journals. Colin’s latest book is entitl ed: In Defence of Councillors\, published by Manchester Universit y Press. Colin was the editor Local Government Studies 2001 to 2 013 and has also served as a councillor on a London Borough council\, a co unty and a district council and three parish councils.
\nTo book\, click on the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.c om/register/3137367791467332368
\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinars. If you are l ogging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise you can log on from your mob ile.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55861@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220422T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220422T163000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55912@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Rebecca Owen\; 01455 255879\; Rebecca.Owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220429T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220429T110000 LOCATION:via Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East Midlands Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-midlands-regional-meeting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55027@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-May/79912 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour worksh ops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe cours e will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experie nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group workin g\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nT his workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relati ng to local government minutes\nTips and good practice for local governmen t minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for di fferent types of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in prac tical exercises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorit ies.\n\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own pre ferred minute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local g overnment and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worke d for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team . Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).\nIan now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.\nDate and time\n\n12 May 2022 – 9:30 – 12:30 \n19 May 2022 – 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both work shops. Please note that you only need to book on the 12 May course date t o be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note that y ou will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done b y adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order t o kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Lea rner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms and C onditions of booking can be found here.\nClick here to book: https://www. emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-May/79912\nCost\n\nADSO Member r ate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 pe r person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platfo rm\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questio ns about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Servic
es Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target aud
ience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and
those with a few years experience.
How the course will be
delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to max
imise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into tw
o virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to pro vide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\ , including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\n
Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap
. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and ha
s spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Bor
ough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerk
ed Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of b
oth Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance In
stitute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 12 May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a p
lace please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can eith er be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purc hase order to kirsty.lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free p laces do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Condi tions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-May/79912< /p>\n
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\n<
strong>Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held
using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk< /a>
\n\n
ADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Servic
es Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target aud
ience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and
those with a few years experience.
How the course will be
delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to max
imise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into tw
o virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to pro vide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\ , including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\n
Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap
. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and ha
s spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Bor
ough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerk
ed Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of b
oth Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance In
stitute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 12 May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a p
lace please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can eith er be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purc hase order to kirsty.lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free p laces do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Condi tions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-May/79912< /p>\n
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\n<
strong>Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held
using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk< /a>
\n\n
This ADSO web inar will be presented by Paul Hoey from Hoey Ainscough\, authors of the N ew Code. It will look at some of the more complex and significant parts o f the Code and supporting guidance and discuss how they might apply to mem bers in meetings. In particular it will focus on the area of disrespect an d bullying and the need to declare interests.
\nThe webinar will be of particular interest to Officers who work with members and support them at meetings and in their everyday role and aims to inform attendees on:
\n– Understanding how to interpret key parts of the Code of Conduct
\n– Understanding the supporting guidance
\n– Considering the bo undaries between robust challenge\, disrespect and bullying
\n– Unde rstanding the different types of interests that need to be declared
\n< p>Paul Hoey is co-director at Hoey Ainscough Associates Ltd\, which suppor ts councils on standards. issues. Since being set up in 2012 they have wo rked with 400 councils on training\, investigation work and more detailed governance reviews.\nTo book\, click on the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6297938155073450508
\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in orde r to access the webinars. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobile.
\nThe webinar is spons ored Astech (CMIS) (https://cmis.uk/cmis/). CMIS is a web-b ased meeting and governance management solution that facilitates paperless meetings and can manage the entire process of a meeting’s life cycle\, he lping businesses of all types and sizes streamline operations and facilita te decision-making. The solution is designed to help any organisation achi eve tangible cost savings and reduce the time and effort required to repor t and explain decisions.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55357@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour workshop s held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtua l workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Office rs who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be tho se who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with th e basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish g roups.\nThe content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise t he delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtu al workshops.\nThe workshops will:\n\nProvide an understanding of the rele vant legislation underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understand ing of the roles and principles of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put together a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsider the principles of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrain er\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.\nT racy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Serv ices in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferri ng to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2 021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDate a nd time\nWednesday 22 June\, 2022: 9:30 – 12:30\, and\nWednesday 29 June\, 2022: 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Pl ease note that you only need to book on the 22 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the co urse\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this c ourse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you w ish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be fou nd here.\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Over view-and-Scrutiny/79097\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be he ld using Zoom. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220622T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220622T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Deleg ates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services
Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\,
roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will
be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them w
ith the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and fi
nish groups.
The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Ce rtificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course
will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experienc
e the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The works hops will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with dele gates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe
virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
T racy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Serv ices in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferri ng to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2 021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nDate and time
\nWednesday 22 June\, 2022: 9:30 – 12
:30\, and
\nWednesday 29 June\, 2022: 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 22 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO
reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on d
emand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please us
e the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The T erms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097< /a>
\nThe virtual worksh op will be held using Zoom.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55079@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-DSO-an-introduction-June/79922 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend the interactive\, virt ual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be deli vered as a single 3 hour workshop.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at newl y appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their underst anding of their role. It is for those who have never worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.\nHow the c ourse will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by t he end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a local Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Council and what ser vices they provide\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in sup porting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense of how accountabi lity works in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered the impact of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group worki ng\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\n Learner requirements\nYou will be required to watch a short video and refl ect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparatio n for some of the activities.\nDate and time\n23 June 2022 – 09:30-12:30\n Virtual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nCost\n\n ADSO Member rate – £55 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member ra te – £80 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADS O learners\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working t owards the Certificate or Diploma\nPlease note that this is an ADSO course \, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe @emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Counci ls course\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADS O—Becoming-a-DSO-an-introduction-June/79922 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an opportunity to attend the interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a D SO – an introduction’. Specifically designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at thos e in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick introducti on\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to as k questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis course is
aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop
their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never worked
in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselve
s.
The course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you w ill:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, cas e studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with del egates from across the country.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on some
of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparation for some
of the activities.
Date and time
\n23 June 2
022 – 09:30-12:30
Virtual Platform – The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\nCost
\nAl l costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO learners
\nThis
course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certi
ficate or Diploma
Please note that this is an ADSO course\, purcha se order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confi rm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please not e that this is not an East Midlands Councils course\, East Midlands Counci ls is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.
\nCl ick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov .uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO-an-introduction-June/79922
\n HTML> X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55358@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour workshop s held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtua l workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Office rs who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be tho se who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with th e basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish g roups.\nThe content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise t he delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtu al workshops.\nThe workshops will:\n\nProvide an understanding of the rele vant legislation underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understand ing of the roles and principles of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put together a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsider the principles of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrain er\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.\nT racy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Serv ices in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferri ng to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2 021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDate a nd time\nWednesday 22 June\, 2022: 9:30 – 12:30\, and\nWednesday 29 June\, 2022: 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Pl ease note that you only need to book on the 22 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the co urse\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this c ourse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you w ish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be fou nd here.\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Over view-and-Scrutiny/79097\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be he ld using Zoom. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220629T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220629T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Deleg ates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services
Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\,
roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will
be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them w
ith the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and fi
nish groups.
The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Ce rtificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course
will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experienc
e the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The works hops will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with dele gates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe
virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
T racy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Serv ices in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferri ng to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2 021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nDate and time
\nWednesday 22 June\, 2022: 9:30 – 12
:30\, and
\nWednesday 29 June\, 2022: 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 22 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO
reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on d
emand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please us
e the online booking form via the link below.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The T erms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/79097< /a>
\nThe virtual worksh op will be held using Zoom.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55032@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-November/79070 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour worksh ops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe cours e will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experie nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group workin g\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nT his workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relati ng to local government minutes\nTips and good practice for local governmen t minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for di fferent types of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in prac tical exercises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorit ies.\n\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own pre ferred minute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local g overnment and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worke d for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team . Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).\nIan now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.\nDate and time\n\n30 June – 9:30 – 12:30\n7 July – 9:30 – 12:30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. P lease note that you only need to book on the 30 June course date to be abl e to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please u se the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty .lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner fre e places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms and Condition s of booking can be found here.\nClick here to book: https://www.emcounci ls.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-November/79070\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per p erson to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platform \nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220630T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Servic
es Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target aud
ience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and
those with a few years experience.
How the course will be
delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to max
imise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into tw
o virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to pro vide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\ , including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\n
Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap
. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and ha
s spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Bor
ough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerk
ed Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of b
oth Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance In
stitute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDe legates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 June course date to be able to attend both workshop s.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place ple
ase use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note th at you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be do ne by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase ord er to kirsty.lowe@emcouncil s.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-November/79070
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be hel
d using Zoom.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56474@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:For Microsoft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael. robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220701T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220701T120000 LOCATION:Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
For Micros oft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@roth erham.gov.uk
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55030@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Council-and-its-Governance/76152 DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, vir tual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. This course will be delivered as two two hour workshops held virtually. D elegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudien ce\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to devel op their understanding of the different kinds of local authorities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the UK. T he target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic serv ice teams and those with a few year’s experience.\nThe content is also lin ked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it wil l help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the del egates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual wor kshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nHelp learners understand local government i n its wider context\nDescribe the evolution of local government to the pre sent\nInvite learners to discuss and dissect the structure of local govern ment today\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stud ies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in l ocal government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked sevent een years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years a nd has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections.\nIan is a past chair of the North West branch of the Associati on of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.\nDate and time\n\n5 July 2022 – 9:30 – 12:00\n13 July 2022 – 13:30 – 16:30\n\nDelegates are required to at tend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 18 May to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Memb er rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £16 0 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reser ve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nPlease note that the invoice will come from the Association of Democratic Service Officers\, please ensure that any purchase order number is made out to AD SO. if you have any questions relating to this please email kirsty.lowe@e mcouncils.gov.uk\nHow to book a place\nPlease book a place using our onlin e booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the first session to attend both.\nThe terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Coun cil-and-its-Governance/76152\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220705T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220705T120000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-structures-and-functions/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. This course will be deli vered as two two hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be require d to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish t
o develop their understanding of the different kinds of local authorities\
, what they do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the
UK. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democrat
ic service teams and those with a few year’s experience.
The conte nt is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certifi cate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will
be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the
course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The worksh ops will
\nThe workshops will include plen ary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling dele gates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTra
iner
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government
in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance
at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian
was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as
Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections.
Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Co uncil Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nDate and time p>\n
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Ple ase note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 18 May to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this cours e for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nPlease note that the invoice will come from the Association of Democratic Service Officers\, please ensure that any purchase order number is made out to ADSO. if you have any quest ions relating to this please email kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nHow to book a pl
ace
\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, pl
ease note that you will only need to book to attend the first session to a
ttend both.
The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov. uk/adso/Council-and-its-Governance/76152
\nVirtual Platf
orm
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55505@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:See below\; https://www.adso.co.uk/south-east-branch-information/ DESCRIPTION:For further information\, please contact your regional reps as follows:\nEastern (Kent and Sussex)\nMatthew Archer (Canterbury City Counc il)\nEmail: matthew.archer@canterbury.gov.uk\nWestern (Hampshire and Surre y)\nSally Prior (Test Valley Borough Council) and Kevin Greenhough (Hampsh ire County Council)\nEmail: SPrior@testvalley.gov.uk\nEmail: kevin.greenho ugh@hants.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220705T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South East Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-east-regional-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nFor further i nformation\, please contact your regional reps as follows:
\nEastern (Kent and Sussex)
\nMatthew Arche r (Canterbury City Council)
\nEmail: matthew.archer@canterbury.gov.uk
\nWe stern (Hampshire and Surrey)
\nSally Prio r (Test Valley Borough Council) and Kevin Greenhough (Hampshire Cou nty Council)
\nEmail: SPri
or@testvalley.gov.uk
\nEmail: kevin.greenhough@hants.gov.uk
ADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Servic
es Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target aud
ience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and
those with a few years experience.
How the course will be
delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to max
imise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into tw
o virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to pro vide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\ , including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\n
Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap
. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and ha
s spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Bor
ough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerk
ed Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of b
oth Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance In
stitute (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.
\nDate and time
\nDe legates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 June course date to be able to attend both workshop s.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place ple
ase use the online booking form via the link below.
Please note th at you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be do ne by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase ord er to kirsty.lowe@emcouncil s.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-November/79070
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be hel
d using Zoom.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54962@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Priya Patel\; Priya.Patel@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220708T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220708T113000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55031@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Council-and-its-Governance/76152 DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive\, vir tual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two two hour workshops held virtually. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudienc e\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develo p their understanding of the different kinds of local authorities\, what t hey do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the UK. Th e target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic servi ce teams and those with a few year’s experience.\nThe content is also link ed to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will b e delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the dele gates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual work shops.\nThe workshops will\n\nHelp learners understand local government in its wider context\nDescribe the evolution of local government to the pres ent\nInvite learners to discuss and dissect the structure of local governm ent today\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studi es and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in lo cal government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked sevente en years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years an d has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections.\nIan is a past chair of the North West branch of the Associatio n of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.\nDate and time\n\n5 July 2022 – 9 :30 – 12:00\n13 July 2022 – 13:30 – 16:30\n\nDelegates are required to att end both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the w orkshop on 18 May to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Membe r rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserv e up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nPlease n ote that the invoice will come from the Association of Democratic Service Officers\, please ensure that any purchase order number is made out to ADS O. if you have any questions relating to this please email kirsty.lowe@em councils.gov.uk\nHow to book a place\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the first session to attend both.\nThe terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Counc il-and-its-Governance/76152\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will b e held using Zoom. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T163000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-structures-and-functions/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO are deli ghted to announce the launch the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be deliv ered as two two hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\n
This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to
develop their understanding of the different kinds of local authorities\,
what they do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the U
K. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic
service teams and those with a few year’s experience.
The content is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\n<
strong>How the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be
delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the c
ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshop s will
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrain
er
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government i
n the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at
Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian wa
s council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as D
eputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections.
Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Coun cil Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nDate and time
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Pleas e note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 18 May to be a ble to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll c osts subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nPlease note that the invoice will c ome from the Association of Democratic Service Officers\, please ensure th at any purchase order number is made out to ADSO. if you have any questio ns relating to this please email kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nHow to book a plac
e
\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, plea
se note that you will only need to book to attend the first session to att
end both.
The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk /adso/Council-and-its-Governance/76152
\nVirtual Platfor
m
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55783@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk\; https://attendee.gotoweb inar.com/register/2391862625035580940 DESCRIPTION:Abuse and intimidation of councillors is an increasing concern in local government and emerging evidence indicates that this is happening all too often and beginning to influence local democracy. Debating and di sagreeing with one another has always been\, and will continue to be\, a h ealthy part of democracy\, but abuse and intimidation only serves to silen ce democratic voices and deter people from engaging with politics.\nTo bet ter understand the issue of abuse and intimidation of councillors by the p ublic\, the Local Government Association (LGA) launched a call for evidenc e in October 2021. The LGA has now published a report of the findings of t hat call for evidence and proposed recommendations to begin addressing the se issues and improving the support available to councillors. You can acce ss the full report through the following link:\nhttps://www.local.gov.uk/p ublications/debate-not-hate-impact-abuse-local-democracy#detailed-examinat ion-of-the-responses-to-the-call-to-evidence\nOur speaker is Jess Norman\, Senior Policy Adviser at the Local Government Association who will presen t the findings and recommendations in the report and answer questions from attendees. The webinar presents an opportunity for attendees to hear abo ut the real experiences of councillors and the impacts of abuse and intimi dation on councillors and local democracy.\nAttendees will also hear about good practice the LGA has identified under the Civility in public life pr ogramme and have the opportunity to ask questions and make comments about good practice they are aware of in their areas\, thereby sharing good prac tice.\nThe webinar will be particularly suited to Democratic Services Offi cers who support councillors with issues of abuse and intimidation.\nTo bo ok\, click on the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist er/2391862625035580940\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinars. If you are logging i n from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blo cked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobile. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220715T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220715T153000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – The impact of abuse and intimidation of councillors URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-impact-of-abuse-and-intimidat ion-of-councillors/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nAbuse and int imidation of councillors is an increasing concern in local government and emerging evidence indicates that this is happening all too often and begin ning to influence local democracy. Debating and disagreeing with one anoth er has always been\, and will continue to be\, a healthy part of democracy \, but abuse and intimidation only serves to silence democratic voices and deter people from engaging with politics.
\nTo better understand th e issue of abuse and intimidation of councillors by the public\, the Local Government Association (LGA) launched a call for evidence in October 2021 . The LGA has now published a report of the findings of that call for evid ence and proposed recommendations to begin addressing these issues and imp roving the support available to councillors. You can access the full repor t through the following link:
\n\nOur speaker is Jess Norman\, Senior Policy Adviser at the Local Government Association who wil l present the findings and recommendations in the report and answer questi ons from attendees. The webinar presents an opportunity for attendees to hear about the real experiences of councillors and the impacts of abuse an d intimidation on councillors and local democracy.
\nAttendees will also hear about good practice the LGA has identified under the Civility in public life programme and have the opportunity to ask questions and make comments about good practice they are aware of in their areas\, thereby sh aring good practice.
\nThe webinar will be particularly suited to De mocratic Services Officers who support councillors with issues of abuse an d intimidation.
\nTo book\, click on the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2391862625035580940
\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinars. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you wil l need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Oth erwise\, you can log on from your mobile.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56457@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220720T163000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54963@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Priya Patel\; Priya.Patel@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220909T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220909T113000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55034@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO-Course---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government-/79985 DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interactive\ , virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed a t Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical applic ation of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativ ely new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience. \nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Ce rtificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nH ow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understandin g of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of leg islation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\nExamine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects of a cou ncil’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic services func tion\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making under exe cutive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportionality rul es\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparency a nd ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops w ill be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advic e. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Cro ydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Off icer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in dem ocratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Dipl oma.\nDates and times\n\nWorkshop 1: 15 September 2022\, 9:30 – 12:15\nWor kshop 2: 22 September 2022\, 9:30 – 12:15\n\nDelegates are required to att end both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 15 Sept ember course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a plac e\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This c an either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email t he purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO-Course—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-G overnment-/79985\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAl l costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils. gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Condi tions \nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nI f you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.g ov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce a new dates for the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law an d Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two work shops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vi rtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is a
imed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understandi
ng of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical
application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic se
rvices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are r
elatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experi
ence.
The content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for thi s module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learn
ing experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with dele gates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe
virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’
practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and
constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the Lo
ndon Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appoin
ted as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
John now w orks as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensiv e experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times p>\n
Delegates are requ ired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 15 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\n
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the
online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need t
o supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to yo
ur online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Click here to book: ht tps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO-Course—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Gov ernment-/79985
\nCost
\nAll costs subjec t to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be alloc ated a learner place.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be foun d here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtu
al Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.<
/p>\n
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56795@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The meetings run from 10.00 to 12.30 (approx.) and are currentl y held be Teams.\nAnyone who would like an invitation should contact Louis e deCordova (louise.decordova@bristol.gov.uk) or Douglas Campbell (DCampbe ll@swindon.gov.uk). DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220916T123000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South West Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-west-regional-meeting-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe meetings run from 10.00 to 12.30 (approx.) and are currently held be Teams.
\nAnyone who would like an invitation should contact Louise deCordova (louise.decordova@bristol.gov. uk) or Douglas Campbell (DCa mpbell@swindon.gov.uk).
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56513@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk\; https://attendee.gotoweb inar.com/register/2429717711376338192 DESCRIPTION:Councillors operate in a fragmented\, often chaotic and differe ntiated world with different demands on their time\, resources and efforts . They face not only the formal demands of council work in cabinet\, scrut iny\, various committees and full council\, but also a series of demands m ade by the public and community and by the government. In addition\, counc illors are ever more interacting with an array of organisations outside th e council of which they are a member and which they seek to influence on b oth an operational and strategic level. Then there is the party and party group and the expectations they have of councillors.\nDSOs are the eyes a nd ears of the councillor and often those to whom councillors turn to for advice\, support and assistance and not just for the practical stuff – for emotional support\, a shoulder to lean on.\nThe aim of the webinar is to provide a further insight for DSOs into the demands\, expectations and lif e of the councillor. It will also explore some contemporary issues and how they have affected the councillor such as virtual meetings and continuing demands for more stringent ethical and behavioural standards.\nIt will ex plore the following themes of relevance to DSOs:\n\nThe differentiated rol es of the councillor\nThe expectations councillors face from the council\, the public\, the media and the government and how they respond\nThe level s of support provided and those needed for councillors\nInteracting with e xternal agencies\nThe effects of council membership of councillors’ social \, private and working lives\nBehaviour and ethics\nCentralization and dev olution and the councillor\n\nThe webinar will focus on what the DSO needs to know about the life of the councillor and is particularly suitable for \; Democratic Services Officers in all types of local authority\; Councill ors\; all officers who work with councillors\; and Officers who wish to kn ow a bit more about what it’s like to be a councillor.\nOur speaker is Col in Copus\, Emeritus Professor of local politics at De Montfort University and a Visiting Professor at the University of Ghent. Colin has worked clos ely with policy-makers and practitioners in central and local government a nd is currently the academic advisor to two All Party Parliamentary Groups and a member of the Council of Europe’s group of experts on the Charter o f Local Self Government.\nOur webinar is sponsored MVI AudioVisual https:/ /www.mvi-audiovisual.com/Connect/ who provide standard software for automa tic camera control\, name displaying and voting automation in council cham bers. MVI’s products are widely used around Europe\, including the UK.\nTo book\, click on the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/re gister/2429717711376338192\nPlease note that you will need to be able to l ogin in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinars. If you are loggi ng in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobil e. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220920T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220920T113000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – The Councillor: from whom much is expected\; little is often given – except from DSOs URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-the-councillor-from-whom-much -is-expected/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2020/07/MVI-A udioVisual-Logo-full_white-300x107.png\;300\;107\,medium\;https://www.adso .co.uk/app/uploads/2020/07/MVI-AudioVisual-Logo-full_white-300x107.png\;30 0\;107\,large\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2020/07/MVI-AudioVisual- Logo-full_white-300x107.png\;300\;107\,full\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/up loads/2020/07/MVI-AudioVisual-Logo-full_white-300x107.png\;300\;107 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCouncillors o perate in a fragmented\, often chaotic and differentiated world with diffe rent demands on their time\, resources and efforts. They face not only the formal demands of council work in cabinet\, scrutiny\, various committees and full council\, but also a series of demands made by the public and co mmunity and by the government. In addition\, councillors are ever more int eracting with an array of organisations outside the council of which they are a member and which they seek to influence on both an operational and s trategic level. Then there is the party and party group and the expectati ons they have of councillors.
\nDSOs are the eyes and ears of the co uncillor and often those to whom councillors turn to for advice\, support and assistance and not just for the practical stuff – for emotional suppor t\, a shoulder to lean on.
\nThe aim of the webinar is to provide a further insight for DSOs into the demands\, expectations and life of the c ouncillor. It will also explore some contemporary issues and how they have affected the councillor such as virtual meetings and continuing demands f or more stringent ethical and behavioural standards.
\nIt will explo re the following themes of relevance to DSOs:
\nThe webinar will focus on what the DSO nee ds to know about the life of the councillor and is particularly suitable f or\; Democratic Services Officers in all types of local authority\; Counci llors\; all officers who work with councillors\; and Officers who wish to know a bit more about what it’s like to be a councillor.
\nOur speak er is Colin Copus\, Emeritus Professor of local politics at De Montfort Un iversity and a Visiting Professor at the University of Ghent. Colin has wo rked closely with policy-makers and practitioners in central and local gov ernment and is currently the academic advisor to two All Party Parliamenta ry Groups and a member of the Council of Europe’s group of experts on the Charter of Local Self Government.
\nOur webinar is sponsored MVI Aud
ioVisual https://www.mv
i-audiovisual.com/Connect/ who provide standard software for automatic
camera control\, name displaying and voting automation in council chambers. MVI
’s products are widely used around Europe\, including the UK.
Please note that you w ill need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinars. If y ou are logging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on fro m your mobile.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55035@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO-Course---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government-/79985 DESCRIPTION:ADSO are delighted to announce a new dates for the interactive\ , virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed a t Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical applic ation of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativ ely new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience. \nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Ce rtificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nH ow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understandin g of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of leg islation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\nExamine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects of a cou ncil’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic services func tion\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making under exe cutive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportionality rul es\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparency a nd ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops w ill be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advic e. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Cro ydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Off icer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in dem ocratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Dipl oma.\nDates and times\n\nWorkshop 1: 15 September 2022\, 9:30 – 12:15\nWor kshop 2: 22 September 2022\, 9:30 – 12:15\n\nDelegates are required to att end both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 15 Sept ember course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a plac e\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This c an either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email t he purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nClick here to book: h ttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO-Course—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Go vernment-/79985\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for a n ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.g ov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nTerms and conditions f or booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Condit ions \nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.go v.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220922T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220922T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO are deli ghted to announce a new dates for the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law an d Practice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two work shops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vi rtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is a
imed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understandi
ng of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical
application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic se
rvices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are r
elatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experi
ence.
The content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for thi s module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learn
ing experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with dele gates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe
virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’
practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and
constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the Lo
ndon Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appoin
ted as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
John now w orks as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensiv e experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nDates and times p>\n
Delegates are requ ired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 15 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\n
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the
online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need t
o supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to yo
ur online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.
Click here to book: htt ps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO-Course—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Gove rnment-/79985
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be alloca ted a learner place.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here – w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nVirtua
l Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
p>\n
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56700@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-September-October-/80172 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour worksh ops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe cours e will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experie nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group workin g\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nT his workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relati ng to local government minutes\nTips and good practice for local governmen t minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for di fferent types of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in prac tical exercises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorit ies.\n\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own pre ferred minute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cleary\, Scrutiny and Systems Manager at City of Wolverhampton Counc il.\nDate and time\n\n27 September – 9:30 – 12:30\n\n4 October – 9:30 – 12 :30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 27 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the onli ne booking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you will need to sup ply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your on line booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcou ncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms and Conditions of bookin g can be found here.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n \nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will b e held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kir sty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\nBook here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso /ADSO—Just-a-Minute-September-October-/80172\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Servic
es Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target aud
ience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and
those with a few years experience.
How the course will be
delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to max
imise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into tw
o virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to pro vide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\ , including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\n
Trainer
\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cleary\, S
crutiny and Systems Manager at City of Wolverhampton Council.
De legates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 27 September course date to be able to attend both wor kshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a plac
e please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please no te that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchas e order to kirsty.lowe@emco uncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free plac es do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditio ns of booking can be found here.
\nCost
\nAll co sts subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe v
irtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact K irsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nBook here: http s://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-September-October-/80172
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55036@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO--an-introduction-ADSO-September/79913 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend the new\, interactive\ , virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically designe d for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services - this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.\nThi s is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to gi ve you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will b e delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed a t newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their u nderstanding of their role. It is for those who have never worked in thi s area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, an d by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a local Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Council and wh at services they provide\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense of how acco untability works in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are he ld to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered the impact of pol itics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe wor kshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the coun try.\nLearner requirements\nYou will be required to watch a short video an d reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in prep aration for some of the activities.\nDate and time\n28 September – 09:30-1 2:30\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nCos t\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Memb er rate – £80per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT. \nADSO learners\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members work ing towards the Certificate or Diploma\nPlease note that this is an ADSO c ourse\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty .lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands C ouncils course\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delive ry of its courses.\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ads o/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-September/79913 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng an opportunity to attend the new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Becomi ng a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed a t those in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick intr oduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis cour
se is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to de
velop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never
worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient the
mselves.
The course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect o
n some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparation for
some of the activities.
Date and time
\n28
September – 09:30-12:30
Virtual Platform
\nT
he virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO learners
\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards
the Certificate or Diploma
Please note that this is an ADSO course \, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you would like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . P lease note that this is not an East Midlands Councils course\, East Midlan ds Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.
\n< strong>Click here to book: http s://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-AD SO-September/79913
\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55779@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80049 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’ in September 2022\, this is an additional course ad ded to the ADSO programme. Working in a Political Environment will be del ivered as two\, 3 hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aime d at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with e lected members. The target audience will be those who are relatively new t o Democratic Service teams and those with a few years experience.\nThe con tent is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government \, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research fo r this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be deliv ered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will seek to:\n \nExplore and better understand the differences between the roles and resp onsibilities of elected members and officers.\nExamine the legal\, constit utional and procedural framework regulating the conduct of members and off icers.\nEnhance your understanding of the political environment around you .\nDevelop your knowledge and skills of how to operate effectively in a po litical environment.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will b e led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Tea m at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael ha s supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including a period as a Scrutiny Officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include Planning a nd Scrutiny committees\, the Health & Wellbeing board and School Admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has expe rienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when th e Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor.\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Mic hael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.\nDate and time\n\nThursday 29 September 2022\, 9:30 – 12:30\nWednesday 5 October 2022\, 9:30 – 12:30 \n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 29 September course date to be able to attend bo th workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your onlin e booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcounci ls.gov.uk.\nBooking link: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Working -in-a-Political-Environment/80049\nFor the terms and conditions for bookin g visit www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions\nCost\n\nADSO Memb er rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £16 0 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reser ves up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on deman d – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nVirtual Platfor\nThe virtual workshop will be held usin g Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@em councils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220929T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220929T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-working-in-a-political-environment- 2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’ i n September 2022\, this is an additional course added to the ADSO programm e. Working in a Political Environment will be delivered as two\, 3 hour w orkshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course i
s aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively
with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relatively
new to Democratic Service teams and those with a few years experience.
The content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Loc al Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with thei r research for this module.
\nHow the course will be deliver
ed
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise th
e delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtua
l workshops.
The workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group worki ng\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country. p>\n
Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led b
y Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at No
rth Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has suppo
rted a wide variety of democratic functions\, including a period as a Scru
tiny Officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include Planning and Scru
tiny committees\, the Health & Wellbeing board and School Admission appeal
s. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced
significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Counc
il and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposin
g group to the Elected Mayor.
Michael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Mic hael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nDate and ti me
\nDelegates ar e required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to bo ok on the 29 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please u
se the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will
need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding
to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
.
Booking link: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ adso/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80049
\nFor the ter ms and conditions for booking visit www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserves up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner dep ending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learn er place.
\nVirtual Platfor
\nThe virtual work
shop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@ emcouncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56701@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-September-October-/80172 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, two and a half hour worksh ops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe cours e will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experie nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group workin g\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nT his workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relati ng to local government minutes\nTips and good practice for local governmen t minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for di fferent types of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in prac tical exercises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorit ies.\n\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own pre ferred minute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cleary\, Scrutiny and Systems Manager at City of Wolverhampton Counc il.\nDate and time\n\n27 September – 9:30 – 12:30\n\n4 October – 9:30 – 12 :30\n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 27 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the onli ne booking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you will need to sup ply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your on line booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcou ncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms and Conditions of bookin g can be found here.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n \nAll costs subject to VAT.\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will b e held using Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kir sty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\nBook here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso /ADSO—Just-a-Minute-September-October-/80172\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, two and a half hour workshops held virtually. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Servic
es Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target aud
ience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and
those with a few years experience.
How the course will be
delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to max
imise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into tw
o virtual workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentati ons\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to pro vide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\ , including:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\n
Trainer
\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cleary\, S
crutiny and Systems Manager at City of Wolverhampton Council.
De legates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 27 September course date to be able to attend both wor kshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a plac
e please use the online booking form via the link below.
Please no te that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchas e order to kirsty.lowe@emco uncils.gov.uk. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free plac es do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditio ns of booking can be found here.
\nCost
\nAll co sts subject to VAT.
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe v
irtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact K irsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nBook here: http s://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-September-October-/80172
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55780@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80049 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’ in September 2022\, this is an additional course ad ded to the ADSO programme. Working in a Political Environment will be del ivered as two\, 3 hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aime d at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with e lected members. The target audience will be those who are relatively new t o Democratic Service teams and those with a few years experience.\nThe con tent is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government \, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research fo r this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be deliv ered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will seek to:\n \nExplore and better understand the differences between the roles and resp onsibilities of elected members and officers.\nExamine the legal\, constit utional and procedural framework regulating the conduct of members and off icers.\nEnhance your understanding of the political environment around you .\nDevelop your knowledge and skills of how to operate effectively in a po litical environment.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will b e led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Tea m at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael ha s supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including a period as a Scrutiny Officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include Planning a nd Scrutiny committees\, the Health & Wellbeing board and School Admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has expe rienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when th e Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor.\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Mic hael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.\nDate and time\n\nThursday 29 September 2022\, 9:30 – 12:30\nWednesday 5 October 2022\, 9:30 – 12:30 \n\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 29 September course date to be able to attend bo th workshops.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to your onlin e booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcounci ls.gov.uk.\nBooking link: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Working -in-a-Political-Environment/80049\nFor the terms and conditions for bookin g visit www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions\nCost\n\nADSO Memb er rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £16 0 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nADSO reser ves up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on deman d – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nVirtual Platfor\nThe virtual workshop will be held usin g Zoom.\nIf you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@em councils.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-working-in-a-political-environment- 2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’ i n September 2022\, this is an additional course added to the ADSO programm e. Working in a Political Environment will be delivered as two\, 3 hour w orkshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course i
s aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively
with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relatively
new to Democratic Service teams and those with a few years experience.
The content is also linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Loc al Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with thei r research for this module.
\nHow the course will be deliver
ed
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise th
e delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtua
l workshops.
The workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group worki ng\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country. p>\n
Trainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led b
y Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at No
rth Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has suppo
rted a wide variety of democratic functions\, including a period as a Scru
tiny Officer. Michael’s current responsibilities include Planning and Scru
tiny committees\, the Health & Wellbeing board and School Admission appeal
s. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced
significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Counc
il and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposin
g group to the Elected Mayor.
Michael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Mic hael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nDate and ti me
\nDelegates ar e required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to bo ok on the 29 September course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please u
se the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will
need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding
to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
.
Booking link: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ adso/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80049
\nFor the ter ms and conditions for booking visit www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserves up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner dep ending on demand – please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learn er place.
\nVirtual Platfor
\nThe virtual work
shop will be held using Zoom.
If you have any questions about the course contact Kirsty.Lowe@ emcouncils.gov.uk
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55080@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures/79923 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\, v irtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour w orkshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governanc e framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and t he Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course w ill be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how decisions are made and reporte d and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nConstitu tional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motions and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sens e of how accountability and good governance works in local government\, ho w Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\n Understand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and wha t this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops will i nclude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, en abling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer s\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council\n Lennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 year s. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that period.\nLennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualif ications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and time \n\n\n6 October 2022 – 09:30 – 12:30\n11 October 2022 – 09:30 – 12:30\n\nH ow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will need to supply a purchase orde r number. This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alte rnatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk.\nDele gates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only ne ed to book to attend the workshop on 6 October to be able to attend both w orkshops.\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Me etings-Procedures/79923\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to att end the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the cours e\n\nAll costs subject to VAT.\nTerms and conditions for booking can be fo und here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions \nADSO learners \nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be he ld using Zoom. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is delig hted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off
icers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and gov
ernance framework within which councils operate and the practical applicat
ion of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services t
eams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativel
y new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6
months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
T he content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course w
ill be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studie s and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates f rom across the country.
\nTrainers
\nL
ennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner havin
g been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the p
ast 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its
governance for that period.
\nLennox is also involved in ADSO work t
hrough the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and diplom
a.
Date and time
\n
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please u
se the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will
need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding
to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
.
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note th at you only need to book to attend the workshop on 6 October to be able to attend both workshops.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/79923
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nTerm s and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-a nd-Conditions
\nADSO learners
\nThis cour
se is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificat
e or Diploma
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual
workshop will be held using Zoom.
ADSO is delig hted to announce dates for a new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off
icers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and gov
ernance framework within which councils operate and the practical applicat
ion of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services t
eams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativel
y new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6
months to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
T he content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course w
ill be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studie s and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates f rom across the country.
\nTrainers
\nL
ennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner havin
g been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the p
ast 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its
governance for that period.
\nLennox is also involved in ADSO work t
hrough the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and diplom
a.
Date and time
\n
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please u
se the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you will
need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding
to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
.
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note th at you only need to book to attend the workshop on 6 October to be able to attend both workshops.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/79923
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nTerm s and conditions for booking can be found here – www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-a nd-Conditions
\nADSO learners
\nThis cour
se is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificat
e or Diploma
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual
workshop will be held using Zoom.
ADSO is hosti ng ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a virtual course in November 2022. Council and its Governance will be delivered as two three hour work shops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vi rtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is a
imed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understandi
ng of the different types of governance arrangements and the role of Counc
il meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to
democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
Th e content is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.< /p>\n
How the course will be delivered
\nThe cours
e will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experie
nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will\;
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller g roup working\, enabling delegates to learn with democratic service officer s from across the country.
\nPlease note that places will be limited to ensure interactivity\, early booking is advised.
\nTrain
er
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ia
n has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spe
nt 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough
of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Fu
ll Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both C
ommittee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institu
te (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual train ing programmes.
\nDate and time
\nThe course i
s made up of two virtual workshops\, delegates are required to attend both
workshops.
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nPlease note that the in voice will come from the Association of Democratic Service Officers\, plea se ensure that any purchase order number is made out to ADSO. if you have any questions relating to this please email kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nVirtua
l Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
p>\n
How to book
\nTo book a place please complete
the online booking form below. Please ensure you provide a purchase orde
r with booking\, alternatively please send it to Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk shortly after you
book the place.
Click here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Council-and-its-Governa nce-Arrangements-ADSO-Course/76198
\nTerms and condition
s of booking
\nThe terms and conditions of booking can be fo
und here
.
For further i nformation\, please contact your regional reps as follows:
\nEastern (Kent and Sussex)
\nMatthew Arche r (Canterbury City Council)
\nEmail: matthew.archer@canterbury.gov.uk
\nWe stern (Hampshire and Surrey)
\nSally Prio r (Test Valley Borough Council) and Kevin Greenhough (Hampshire Cou nty Council)
\nEmail: SPri
or@testvalley.gov.uk
\nEmail: kevin.greenhough@hants.gov.uk
ADSO is hosti ng ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a virtual course in November 2022. Council and its Governance will be delivered as two three hour work shops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vi rtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is a
imed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understandi
ng of the different types of governance arrangements and the role of Counc
il meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to
democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
Th e content is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.< /p>\n
How the course will be delivered
\nThe cours
e will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experie
nce the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will\;
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller g roup working\, enabling delegates to learn with democratic service officer s from across the country.
\nPlease note that places will be limited to ensure interactivity\, early booking is advised.
\nTrain
er
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ia
n has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spe
nt 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough
of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Fu
ll Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both C
ommittee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Institu
te (Formerly ISCA).
Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual train ing programmes.
\nDate and time
\nThe course i
s made up of two virtual workshops\, delegates are required to attend both
workshops.
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nPlease note that the in voice will come from the Association of Democratic Service Officers\, plea se ensure that any purchase order number is made out to ADSO. if you have any questions relating to this please email kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk
\nVirtua
l Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
p>\n
How to book
\nTo book a place please complete
the online booking form below. Please ensure you provide a purchase orde
r with booking\, alternatively please send it to Kirsty.Lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk shortly after you
book the place.
Click here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Council-and-its-Governa nce-Arrangements-ADSO-Course/76198
\nTerms and condition
s of booking
\nThe terms and conditions of booking can be fo
und here
.
ADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial P ractice’ in November 2022. ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’ will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Offic
ers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to
develop their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the wor
k it does and the other roles with which it interacts.
The target audience is experienced democratic and corporate services professionals wh o are either involved in local authority companies or other corporations\, or who are interested in being so in the future.
\nHow the
course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virt
ually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been
broken into two virtual workshops on the following dates:
The workshops will explore:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stud ies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other peo ple from across the country.
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VA T.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learne r depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a le arner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a
place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note
that you only need to book a place on 15 November to attend both workshops
.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number . This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternativel y email the purchase order to info @emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here .
\nBook here: https: //www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Prac tice/80066
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtua
l workshop will be held using Zoom.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54961@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Priya Patel\; Priya.Patel@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO’s AGM will take place at the Annual Conference at the Doub leTree by Hilton Forest Pines Spa and Golf Resort\, Ermine Street\, Brough ton\, Brigg DN20 0AQ DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T162000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T170000 LOCATION:To be confirmed SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO AGM URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-agm-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO’s AGM wi ll take place at the Annual Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Forest Pines Spa and Golf Resort\, Ermine Street\, Broughton\, Brigg DN20 0AQ
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55982@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/80066 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’ in November 2022. ‘Introduction to Compan y Secretarial Practice’ will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops he ld virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual wor kshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to develo p their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the work it d oes and the other roles with which it interacts.\nThe target audience is e xperienced democratic and corporate services professionals who are either involved in local authority companies or other corporations\, or who are i nterested in being so in the future.\nHow the course will be delivered\nTh e course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the fo llowing dates:\n\n15 November 2022\, 9:30 – 12:30\n22 November 2022\, 9:30 – 12:30\n\nThe workshops will explore:\n\nWhat is a company and why one w ould be set up\nThe different roles on a company’s board\nThe governance f rameworks associated with companies and why some companies have failed in the past\nThe elements of effective company boards\nThe role of the compan y secretary\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stu dies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other pe ople from across the country.\nDelegates are required to attend both works hops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course\nNo n-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs sub ject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO lea rner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the onlin e booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book a place on 15 November to attend both workshops.\nPlease note that you wil l need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by addi ng to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info @emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here .\nBook here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Introduction-to-Com pany-Secretarial-Practice/80066\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop wi ll be held using Zoom.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-introduction-to-company-secretarial -practice-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial P ractice’ in November 2022. ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’ will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
Audience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Offic
ers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to
develop their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the wor
k it does and the other roles with which it interacts.
The target audience is experienced democratic and corporate services professionals wh o are either involved in local authority companies or other corporations\, or who are interested in being so in the future.
\nHow the
course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virt
ually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been
broken into two virtual workshops on the following dates:
The workshops will explore:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stud ies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other peo ple from across the country.
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nAll costs subject to VA T.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learne r depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a le arner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a
place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note
that you only need to book a place on 15 November to attend both workshops
.
Please note that you will need to supply a purchase order number . This can either be done by adding to your online booking\, alternativel y email the purchase order to info @emcouncils.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here .
\nBook here: https: //www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Prac tice/80066
\nVirtual Platform
\nThe virtua
l workshop will be held using Zoom.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56702@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-November/80173 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour workshop s held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtua l workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Office rs who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be tho se who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with th e basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish g roups.\nThe content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise t he delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtu al workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relev ant legislation underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understandi ng of the roles and principles of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how t o put together a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsider the principles of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, e nabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTraine r\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.\nPe ter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, wher e he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. T hroughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or ei ght years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy .\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governan ce\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experi ence from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transf erring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in Apr il 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDa te and time\n23 November\, 9:30 – 12:30\, and\n30 November\, 9:30 – 12:30 \nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you o nly need to book on the 23 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the cours e\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll cost s subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADS O learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be alloca ted a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to you r online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info@emcounci ls.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nVirtua l Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nBook here: htt ps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny-November/80173 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221123T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221123T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Deleg ates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services
Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\,
roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will
be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them w
ith the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and fi
nish groups.
\nThe content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Cer
tificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course w
ill be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience
the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The wo rkshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
Peter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Counci l\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Off icer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in train ing and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past sev en or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local D emocracy.
\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowle dge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 t o 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democrati c Services.
\nDate and time
\n23 November\, 9:
30 – 12:30\, and
\n30 November\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are r equired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 23 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\n< p>Cost\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO res
erve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dema
nd – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
Please note that you wi ll need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by add ing to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Term s and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platfor
m
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
Bo ok here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview- and-Scrutiny-November/80173
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56704@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-November/80173 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour workshop s held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtua l workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Office rs who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be tho se who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with th e basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish g roups.\nThe content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise t he delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtu al workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relev ant legislation underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understandi ng of the roles and principles of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how t o put together a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsider the principles of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, e nabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTraine r\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.\nPe ter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, wher e he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. T hroughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or ei ght years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy .\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governan ce\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experi ence from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transf erring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in Apr il 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDa te and time\n23 November\, 9:30 – 12:30\, and\n30 November\, 9:30 – 12:30 \nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you o nly need to book on the 23 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the cours e\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course\n\nAll cost s subject to VAT.\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADS O learner depending on demand – please contact us if you wish to be alloca ted a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you will need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by adding to you r online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info@emcounci ls.gov.uk. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nVirtua l Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\nBook here: htt ps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny-November/80173 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, two and half hour to three hour workshops held virtually. Deleg ates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\n
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services
Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\,
roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will
be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them w
ith the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and fi
nish groups.
\nThe content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Cer
tificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
How the course will be delivered
\nThe course w
ill be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience
the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The wo rkshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
Peter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Counci l\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Off icer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in train ing and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past sev en or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local D emocracy.
\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowle dge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 t o 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democrati c Services.
\nDate and time
\n23 November\, 9:
30 – 12:30\, and
\n30 November\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are r equired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 23 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\n< p>Cost\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO res
erve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dema
nd – please contact us if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
Please note that you wi ll need to supply a purchase order number. This can either be done by add ing to your online booking\, alternatively email the purchase order to info@emcouncils.gov.uk. The Term s and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nVirtual Platfor
m
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
Bo ok here: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Overview- and-Scrutiny-November/80173
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-55039@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:Kirsty Lowe\; Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO--an-introduction-ADSO-December-session/79914 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend the new\, interactive\ , virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically designe d for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services - this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.\nThi s is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to gi ve you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will b e delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed a t newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their u nderstanding of their role. It is for those who have never worked in thi s area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, an d by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a local Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Council and wh at services they provide\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense of how acco untability works in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are he ld to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered the impact of pol itics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe wor kshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the coun try.\nLearner requirements\nYou will be required to watch a short video an d reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in prep aration for some of the activities.\nDate and time\n8 December 2022 – 09:3 0-12:30\nVirtual Platform\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.\n Cost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO M ember rate – £80per person to attend the course\n\nAll costs subject to VA T.\nADSO learners\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members wo rking towards the Certificate or Diploma\nPlease note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you wou ld like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirs ty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils course\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the deli very of its courses.\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/a dso/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-introduction-ADSO-December-session/79914 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an opportunity to attend the new\, interactive\, virtual course ‘Becomi ng a DSO – an introduction’. Specifically designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed a t those in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick intr oduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis cour
se is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to de
velop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never
worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient the
mselves.
The course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.
\nLearner requirements
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparation fo r some of the activities.
\nDate and time
\n8
December 2022 – 09:30-12:30
Virtual Platform
\nThe virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.
Cost
\nAll costs subject to VAT.
\nADSO learners
\nThis course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working to
wards the Certificate or Diploma
Please note that this is an ADSO course\, purchase order numbers will need to be made to ADSO. Is you woul d like to confirm details for the purchase order number please email Kirsty.lowe@emcouncils.gov.uk . Please note that this is not an East Midlands Councils course\, East Midlands Councils is supporting ADSO with the delivery of its courses.
\nClick here to book: https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/Becoming-a-DSO-%E2%80%93-an-in troduction-ADSO-December-session/79914
\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-54964@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Priya Patel\; Priya.Patel@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221209T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221209T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58443@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8028 6 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pract ice of Local Government’ in January 2023 via Zoom. The course will be del ivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be re quired to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understand ing of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic s ervices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ exper ience.\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the A DSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this modu le.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtua lly. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been b roken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an unders tanding of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of legislation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\nE xamine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects of a council’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic service s function\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making und er executive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportionali ty rules\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrange ments to ensure good governance including access to information\, transpar ency and ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary pres entations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual works hops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical expe rience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returni ng Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deliv ering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADS O Diploma.\nDates and times\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 18 January 2023\, 9:3 0 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 25 January 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegat es are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 January course date to be able to attend both workshops. \nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nN on-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO r eserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on de mand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be alloc ated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and Conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practi ce-of-Local-Government/80286\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order num ber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hard copy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ in January 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delivered as two\, three ho ur workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis c ourse is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their u nderstanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by dem ocratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few yea rs’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their resear ch for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the del egates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual wo rkshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presenta tions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lea rn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the se rvice at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services a nd has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 18 Januar
y 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 25 J
anuary 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to atten d both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 Januar y course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on th is course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link b elow. Terms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and- Practice-of-Local-Government/80286
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. p>\n
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\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58446@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80300 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be t hose who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a f ew years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the c ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will incl ude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabl ing delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis works hop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local gov ernment minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to loc al government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for different t ypes of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exe rcises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nY ou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred mi nute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cle ary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combin ed Authorityl.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 24 January 2023\, 09: 30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 31 January 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nDelegat es are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 24 January course date to be able to attend both workshops. \nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nN on-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute -/80300\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for a ll bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcounci ls.gov.uk.\n \n \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates w ill be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximi se the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two v irtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provid e you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, i ncluding:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cleary\, H ead of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combined Auth orityl.
\nWorkshop
One: Tuesday 24 January 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorks
hop Two: Tuesday 31 January 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delegate s are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need t o book on the 24 January course date to be able to attend both workshops.< /p>\n
To book a place please use the online booking fo rm via the link below. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Con ditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emco uncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80300
\nPlease send the above information to adsotrainin g@emcouncils.gov.uk.
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\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58445@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8028 6 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pract ice of Local Government’ in January 2023 via Zoom. The course will be del ivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be re quired to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understand ing of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic s ervices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ exper ience.\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the A DSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this modu le.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtua lly. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been b roken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an unders tanding of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of legislation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\nE xamine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects of a council’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic service s function\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making und er executive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportionali ty rules\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrange ments to ensure good governance including access to information\, transpar ency and ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary pres entations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual works hops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical expe rience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returni ng Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deliv ering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADS O Diploma.\nDates and times\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 18 January 2023\, 9:3 0 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 25 January 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegat es are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 January course date to be able to attend both workshops. \nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nN on-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO r eserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on de mand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be alloc ated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and Conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practi ce-of-Local-Government/80286\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order num ber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hard copy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ in January 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delivered as two\, three ho ur workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis c ourse is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their u nderstanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by dem ocratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few yea rs’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their resear ch for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the del egates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual wo rkshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presenta tions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lea rn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the se rvice at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services a nd has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 18 Januar
y 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 25 J
anuary 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to atten d both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 Januar y course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on th is course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link b elow. Terms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and- Practice-of-Local-Government/80286
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. p>\n
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\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58447@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80300 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be t hose who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a f ew years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the c ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will incl ude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabl ing delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis works hop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local gov ernment minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to loc al government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for different t ypes of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exe rcises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nY ou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred mi nute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cle ary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combin ed Authorityl.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 24 January 2023\, 09: 30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 31 January 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nDelegat es are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 24 January course date to be able to attend both workshops. \nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nN on-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute -/80300\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for a ll bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcounci ls.gov.uk.\n \n \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates w ill be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximi se the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two v irtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provid e you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, i ncluding:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cleary\, H ead of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combined Auth orityl.
\nWorkshop
One: Tuesday 24 January 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorks
hop Two: Tuesday 31 January 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delegate s are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need t o book on the 24 January course date to be able to attend both workshops.< /p>\n
To book a place please use the online booking fo rm via the link below. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Con ditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emco uncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80300
\nPlease send the above information to adsotrainin g@emcouncils.gov.uk.
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\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58810@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T120000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58448@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures/80287 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zo om on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops .\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framew ork within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The cou rse content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democ ratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 ye ars experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)\nThe content is also li nked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Struc tures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will he lp learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be d elivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how decisions are made and report ed and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nConstit utional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motion s and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sen se of how accountability and good governance works in local government\, h ow Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny. \nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and w hat this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrain ers\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council \nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been th e Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 ye ars. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governan ce for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qual ifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and ti me\nWorkshop One:Thursday 2 February 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: T hursday 9 February 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT pe r person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditions for booking can be f ound here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working to wards the Certificate or Diploma\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place ple ase use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the workshop on 2 February to be able to attend both wor kshops and attendance is required at both sessions.\nhttps://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/80287\nBooking requirements\n\nA pu rchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n \n \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230202T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is delig hted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedur es’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governan ce framework within which councils operate and the practical application o f this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 month s to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe co ntent is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice modu le and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diplo ma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will :
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case s tudies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delega tes from across the country.
\n<
strong>Lennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Counc
il
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practition
er having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council f
or the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive
and its governance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work
through the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and dipl
oma.
Workshop One
:Thursday 2 February 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop
Two: Thursday 9 February 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO memb ers working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the works hop on 2 February to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is re quired at both sessions.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/AD SO—Meetings-Procedures/80287
\nPlease send the above information to < a href='mailto:adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk'>adsotraining@emcouncils.gov .uk.
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\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58449@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures/80287 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zo om on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops .\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framew ork within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The cou rse content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democ ratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 ye ars experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)\nThe content is also li nked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Struc tures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will he lp learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be d elivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how decisions are made and report ed and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nConstit utional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motion s and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sen se of how accountability and good governance works in local government\, h ow Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny. \nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and w hat this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrain ers\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council \nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been th e Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 ye ars. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governan ce for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qual ifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and ti me\nWorkshop One:Thursday 2 February 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: T hursday 9 February 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT pe r person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditions for booking can be f ound here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working to wards the Certificate or Diploma\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place ple ase use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the workshop on 2 February to be able to attend both wor kshops and attendance is required at both sessions.\nhttps://www.emcouncil s.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/80287\nBooking requirements\n\nA pu rchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n \n \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is delig hted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedur es’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governan ce framework within which councils operate and the practical application o f this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 month s to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe co ntent is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice modu le and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diplo ma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will :
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case s tudies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delega tes from across the country.
\n<
strong>Lennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Counc
il
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practition
er having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council f
or the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive
and its governance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work
through the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and dipl
oma.
Workshop One
:Thursday 2 February 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop
Two: Thursday 9 February 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO memb ers working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the works hop on 2 February to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is re quired at both sessions.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/AD SO—Meetings-Procedures/80287
\nPlease send the above information to < a href='mailto:adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk'>adsotraining@emcouncils.gov .uk.
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\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58835@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:For Microsoft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael. robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T120000 LOCATION:Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
For Micros oft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@roth erham.gov.uk
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58450@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/80288 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. \nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodol ogy of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The c ontent is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be deli vered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. \nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legislati on underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understanding of the rol es and principles of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put togethe r a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsi der the principles of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plena ry presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling deleg ates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtua l workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.\nPeter is the De mocratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has work ed for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. P eter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1 997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitu tion and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from wor ked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; whe re she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDate and time\n Workshop One: Wednesday 22 Feb 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesda y 1 March 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both works hops. Please note that you only need to book on the 22 Feb course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per per son to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course f or an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcounc ils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a pla ce\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcou ncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/80288\nBooking requirements\n \nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the P O out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease prov ide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the b asics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish grou ps. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it w ill help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delive red virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course h as been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will< /em>
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studi es and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe vi rtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
\nPete r is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Thr oughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and de velopment\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eigh t years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.< /p>\n
Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democr atic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in gov ernance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable e xperience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, t ransferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council i n April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services .
\nWorkshop One:
strong> Wednesday 22 Feb 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two:<
/strong> Wednesday 1 March 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are requi red to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on t he 22 Feb course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on thi s course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk i f you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking for m via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here. p>\n
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny /80288
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58451@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/80288 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. \nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodol ogy of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The c ontent is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be deli vered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. \nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legislati on underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understanding of the rol es and principles of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put togethe r a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsi der the principles of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plena ry presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling deleg ates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtua l workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.\nPeter is the De mocratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has work ed for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. P eter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1 997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitu tion and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from wor ked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; whe re she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDate and time\n Workshop One: Wednesday 22 Feb 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesda y 1 March 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both works hops. Please note that you only need to book on the 22 Feb course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per per son to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course f or an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcounc ils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a pla ce\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcou ncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny/80288\nBooking requirements\n \nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the P O out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease prov ide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230301T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230301T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the b asics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish grou ps. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it w ill help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delive red virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course h as been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will< /em>
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studi es and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe vi rtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
\nPete r is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Thr oughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and de velopment\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eigh t years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.< /p>\n
Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democr atic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in gov ernance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable e xperience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, t ransferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council i n April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services .
\nWorkshop One:
strong> Wednesday 22 Feb 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two:<
/strong> Wednesday 1 March 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are requi red to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on t he 22 Feb course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on thi s course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk i f you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking for m via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here. p>\n
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrutiny /80288
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58357@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Mark Towers\; mark.towers@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting tbc URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58452@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-DSO---An-Introduction/80289 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, vir tual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specificall y designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of start ing.\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.\nAudience – This course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to devel op their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never wor ked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themse lves.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virt ually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a loca l Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Coun cil and what services they provide\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense o f how accountability works in local government\, how Councils and Councill ors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered the imp act of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council. \n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and sm aller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acro ss the country.\nLearner requirements\nYou will be required to watch a sho rt video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experien ced in preparation for some of the activities.\nDate and time\nWednesday 8 March 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £80 + VAT per person to atte nd the course\n\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to A DSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma\nHow to book a plac e\nPlease book a place using the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becomi ng-a-DSO—An-Introduction/80289\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order n umber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA ha rdcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADS O Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information t o adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230308T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230308T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – an introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specifically designed for those tak ing their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course i s aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a q uick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you t he chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delive red as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience – This course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish t o develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have ne ver worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the work shop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentat ions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lear n with delegates from across the country.
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and re flect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparat ion for some of the activities.
\nWednesday 8 March 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nCost< /p>\n
ADSO learners – This course is not par t of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma< /p>\n
Please book a place using the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found < a href='https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions'>here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becoming -a-DSO—An-Introduction/80289
\nPlease send the above information to < a href='mailto:adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk'>adsotraining@emcouncils.gov .uk.
\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56796@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The meetings run from 9:30 to 12:00 (approx) and are currently held on Teams.\nAnyone who would like an invitation should contact Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South West Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-west-regional-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe meetings run from 9:30 to 12:00 (approx) and are currently held on Teams.
\nA nyone who would like an invitation should contact Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59029@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Trudy Bedford\; trudy.bedford@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T120000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58453@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Council-and-Its-Governance/80290 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a vir tual course in March 2023 via Zoom. Council and its Governance will be de livered as two three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be req uired to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is a imed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understandi ng of the different types of governance arrangements and the role of Counc il meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.\nThe conte nt is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certifi cate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow th e course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to ma ximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into t wo virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\;\n\nprovide an understanding of good governance principles and how they apply to democratic services\npro vide an understanding of the internal governance arrangements by which cou ncils exercise their powers\nexamine the differences between Leader & Cabi net and the Committee systems\nexplore how the Full Council meeting operat es in different governance settings.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegat es to learn with democratic service officers from across the country.\nPle ase note that places will be limited to ensure interactivity\, early booki ng is advised.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millicha p. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and h as spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Bo rough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Cler ked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance I nstitute (Formerly ISCA).\nDate and time\nThe course is made up of two vir tual workshops\, delegates are required to attend both workshops.\nWorksho p One: Wednesday 22 March 2023\, 09.30-12.30\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 30 Ma rch 2023\, 09-30-12.30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110+ VAT per person to attend both workshops\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person to att end above workshops\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book\nTo book a place please complete the online booking form below. Please note that yo u only need to book on 22 March course date to be able to attend both work shops. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://ww w.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Council-and-Its-Governance/80290\nBooking re quirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Pleas e make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required. \nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPl ease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T120000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Council and its governance arrangements URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-council-and-its-governance-arrangem ents-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a virtual course in March 202 3 via Zoom. Council and its Governance will be delivered as two three hou r workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis co urse is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their un derstanding of the different types of governance arrangements and the role of Council meetings. The target audience will be those who are relativel y new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience. p>\n
The content is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates lear ning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will\;
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies a nd smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with democratic ser vice officers from across the country.
\nPlease note that places wil l be limited to ensure interactivity\, early booking is advised.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local governm ent and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has exper ience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Gov ernance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
\nThe course is made up of two virtual workshops\, delegates are r equired to attend both workshops.
\nWorkshop One: W
ednesday 22 March 2023\, 09.30-12.30
\nWorkshop Two:
Thursday 30 March 2023\, 09-30-12.30
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please complete the online booking form below. Pleas
e note that you only need to book on 22 March course date to be able to at
tend both workshops. The terms and conditions of booking can be found
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO —Council-and-Its-Governance/80290
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncil s.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58454@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Council-and-Its-Governance/80290 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a vir tual course in March 2023 via Zoom. Council and its Governance will be de livered as two three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be req uired to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is a imed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understandi ng of the different types of governance arrangements and the role of Counc il meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.\nThe conte nt is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certifi cate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow th e course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to ma ximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into t wo virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\;\n\nprovide an understanding of good governance principles and how they apply to democratic services\npro vide an understanding of the internal governance arrangements by which cou ncils exercise their powers\nexamine the differences between Leader & Cabi net and the Committee systems\nexplore how the Full Council meeting operat es in different governance settings.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegat es to learn with democratic service officers from across the country.\nPle ase note that places will be limited to ensure interactivity\, early booki ng is advised.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millicha p. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and h as spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Bo rough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Cler ked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance I nstitute (Formerly ISCA).\nDate and time\nThe course is made up of two vir tual workshops\, delegates are required to attend both workshops.\nWorksho p One: Wednesday 22 March 2023\, 09.30-12.30\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 30 Ma rch 2023\, 09-30-12.30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110+ VAT per person to attend both workshops\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person to att end above workshops\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book\nTo book a place please complete the online booking form below. Please note that yo u only need to book on 22 March course date to be able to attend both work shops. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://ww w.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Council-and-Its-Governance/80290\nBooking re quirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Pleas e make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required. \nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPl ease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Council and its governance arrangements URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-council-and-its-governance-arrangem ents-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng ‘Council and its Governance Arrangements’ a virtual course in March 202 3 via Zoom. Council and its Governance will be delivered as two three hou r workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis co urse is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their un derstanding of the different types of governance arrangements and the role of Council meetings. The target audience will be those who are relativel y new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience. p>\n
The content is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates lear ning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will\;
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies a nd smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with democratic ser vice officers from across the country.
\nPlease note that places wil l be limited to ensure interactivity\, early booking is advised.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local governm ent and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has exper ience of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Gov ernance Institute (Formerly ISCA).
\nThe course is made up of two virtual workshops\, delegates are r equired to attend both workshops.
\nWorkshop One: W
ednesday 22 March 2023\, 09.30-12.30
\nWorkshop Two:
Thursday 30 March 2023\, 09-30-12.30
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please complete the online booking form below. Pleas
e note that you only need to book on 22 March course date to be able to at
tend both workshops. The terms and conditions of booking can be found
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO —Council-and-Its-Governance/80290
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncil s.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59258@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230331T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230331T160000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58455@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Ethics-Standards/80322 DESCRIPTION:ADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics an d Standards’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour long works hops held virtually.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Service s Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democrati c services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to ref resh their knowledge on ethics and standards.\nHow the course will be deli vered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops .\nThe workshops will\nWorkshop 1\n\nProvide an overview of the Legal Fram ework\nAn overview of the Code of Conduct\, together with some case studie s\nCommittee on Standards in Public Life and LGA – model Code of Conduct\n What the law says about Members’ Interests\, together various case studies regarding Members’ Interests\nDispensations from the Monitoring Officer\n \nWorkshop 2\n\nProvide a short recap of the learning from Workshop 1\nAn overview of the Standards Committees\nExplanation of Independent Persons a nd their role\nDetails about complaints\, Investigations and Standards Hea rings\, together with various case studies around complaints\n\nThe worksh ops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group wo rking\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country . This will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and s hare contact details with each other for future reference and information sharing.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, cons titution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDates and t imes\nWorkshop One – Tuesday 18 April 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nWorkshop Two – T uesday 25 April 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 April course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this c ourse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@ emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and Co nditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO /ADSO—Ethics-Standards/80322\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order num ber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hard copy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-ethics-and-standards-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards’. The cours e will be delivered as two\, three hour long workshops held virtually.
\nThis course is aimed at Democrati c Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal f ramework within which councils operate and the practical application of th is to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. Th e course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may wa nt to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standards.
\nThe course will be delive red virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe wo rkshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller grou p working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the cou ntry. This will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network a nd share contact details with each other for future reference and informat ion sharing.
\nThe virtual worksh ops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experien ce and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Counci l from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – W est Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nWorkshop Two – Tuesday 25 April 2023\, 09:30-12:30 p>\n
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 April course date to be able to attend bot h workshops.
\nADSO res erve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dema nd – please email adsotrai ning@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nTo book a place please use the online bo
oking form via the link below. Terms and Conditions of booking can be fou
nd
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Eth ics-Standards/80322
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.< /p>\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58456@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Ethics-Standards/80322 DESCRIPTION:ADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics an d Standards’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour long works hops held virtually.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Service s Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democrati c services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to ref resh their knowledge on ethics and standards.\nHow the course will be deli vered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops .\nThe workshops will\nWorkshop 1\n\nProvide an overview of the Legal Fram ework\nAn overview of the Code of Conduct\, together with some case studie s\nCommittee on Standards in Public Life and LGA – model Code of Conduct\n What the law says about Members’ Interests\, together various case studies regarding Members’ Interests\nDispensations from the Monitoring Officer\n \nWorkshop 2\n\nProvide a short recap of the learning from Workshop 1\nAn overview of the Standards Committees\nExplanation of Independent Persons a nd their role\nDetails about complaints\, Investigations and Standards Hea rings\, together with various case studies around complaints\n\nThe worksh ops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group wo rking\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country . This will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network and s hare contact details with each other for future reference and information sharing.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, cons titution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDates and t imes\nWorkshop One – Tuesday 18 April 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nWorkshop Two – T uesday 25 April 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 April course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this c ourse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@ emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and Co nditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO /ADSO—Ethics-Standards/80322\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order num ber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hard copy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-ethics-and-standards-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards’. The cours e will be delivered as two\, three hour long workshops held virtually.
\nThis course is aimed at Democrati c Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal f ramework within which councils operate and the practical application of th is to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. Th e course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may wa nt to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standards.
\nThe course will be delive red virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe wo rkshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller grou p working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the cou ntry. This will also provide great opportunity for delegates to network a nd share contact details with each other for future reference and informat ion sharing.
\nThe virtual worksh ops will be led by Tracy Tiff. Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experien ce and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Counci l from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – W est Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nWorkshop Two – Tuesday 25 April 2023\, 09:30-12:30 p>\n
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 April course date to be able to attend bot h workshops.
\nADSO res erve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on dema nd – please email adsotrai ning@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nTo book a place please use the online bo
oking form via the link below. Terms and Conditions of booking can be fou
nd
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Eth ics-Standards/80322
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.< /p>\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58457@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80311 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be t hose who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a f ew years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the c ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will incl ude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabl ing delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis works hop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local gov ernment minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to loc al government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for different t ypes of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exe rcises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nY ou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred mi nute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cle ary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combin ed Authority.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Thursday 18 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 May course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nA DSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Mem ber rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to book a pla ce\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that the ADSO Certifi cate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTer ms and Conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.go v.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80311\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase or der number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO. \nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with yo ur ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above informa tion to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates w ill be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximi se the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two v irtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provid e you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, i ncluding:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cleary\, H ead of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combined Auth ority.
\nWorkshop O
ne: Thursday 18 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop
Two: Thursday 25 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delegates are r equired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below . Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking ca n be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/AD SO—Just-a-Minute-/80311
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk a>.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58458@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80311 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be t hose who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a f ew years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the c ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will incl ude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabl ing delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis works hop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local gov ernment minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to loc al government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for different t ypes of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exe rcises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nY ou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred mi nute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cle ary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combin ed Authority.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Thursday 18 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 May course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nA DSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Mem ber rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to book a pla ce\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that the ADSO Certifi cate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTer ms and Conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.go v.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80311\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase or der number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO. \nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with yo ur ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above informa tion to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230525T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230525T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates w ill be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximi se the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two v irtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provid e you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, i ncluding:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cleary\, H ead of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combined Auth ority.
\nWorkshop O
ne: Thursday 18 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop
Two: Thursday 25 May 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delegates are r equired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 18 May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below . Please note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking ca n be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/AD SO—Just-a-Minute-/80311
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk a>.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58459@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Structures-and-Functions/80347 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures an d Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be deliver ed as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nLocal government in England and Wales is complex and constantly evolving. The workshops will h elp learners to be more effective in their roles by:\n\nExplaining local g overnment’s place in the UK’s constitutional arrangements\nUnpicking the d ifferent kinds of authorities and councils and what they do\nExploring the geographies of local government and the drivers of change: Is bigger bett er?\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different kinds of local author ities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to de mocratic service teams and those with a few year’s experience.\nThe conten t is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certific ate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to max imise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into tw o virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, ca se studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with de legates from across the country.\nTrainer\nIan is a solicitor who has work ed in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is present ly Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and E uropean elections.\nIan is a past chair of the North West branch of the As sociation of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 6 June 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 13 June 202 3\, 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 6 June to be abl e to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per per son to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an A DSO learner depending on demand – please contact adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nB ookings will open on 1st March 2023.\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the first session to attend both. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Structures-and-Functi ons/80347\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchas e order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number ( if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcoun cils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Structures and Functions URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-structures-and-functions-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour w orkshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend bo th of the virtual workshops.
\nLocal government in England and W ales is complex and constantly evolving. The workshops will help learners to be more effective in their roles by:
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to deve lop their understanding of the different kinds of local authorities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic ser vice teams and those with a few year’s experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate s o it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the co urse has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will includ e plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enablin g delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local g overnment in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Go vernance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen ye ars. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elect ions.
\nIan is a past chair of the North West branch of the Associat ion of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 6 June 2023\, 9:3
0 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 13 June 2023\, 9:3
0 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 6 June to be abl e to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner de pending on demand – please contact adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nPlease book a place using our on line booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the first session to attend both. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.u k/ADSO/ADSO—Structures-and-Functions/80347
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk .
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56797@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The meetings run from 09:30 to 12.00 (approx) and are currently held on Teams.\nAnyone who would like an invitation should contact Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230607T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South West Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-west-regional-meeting-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe meetings run from 09:30 to 12.00 (approx) and are currently held on Teams.
\nAnyone who would like an invitation should contact Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58460@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Structures-and-Functions/80347 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures an d Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be deliver ed as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nLocal government in England and Wales is complex and constantly evolving. The workshops will h elp learners to be more effective in their roles by:\n\nExplaining local g overnment’s place in the UK’s constitutional arrangements\nUnpicking the d ifferent kinds of authorities and councils and what they do\nExploring the geographies of local government and the drivers of change: Is bigger bett er?\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different kinds of local author ities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to de mocratic service teams and those with a few year’s experience.\nThe conten t is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certific ate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to max imise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into tw o virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, ca se studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with de legates from across the country.\nTrainer\nIan is a solicitor who has work ed in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is present ly Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and E uropean elections.\nIan is a past chair of the North West branch of the As sociation of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 6 June 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 13 June 202 3\, 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 6 June to be abl e to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per per son to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an A DSO learner depending on demand – please contact adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nB ookings will open on 1st March 2023.\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the first session to attend both. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Structures-and-Functi ons/80347\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchas e order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number ( if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcoun cils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230613T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Structures and Functions URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-structures-and-functions-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour w orkshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend bo th of the virtual workshops.
\nLocal government in England and W ales is complex and constantly evolving. The workshops will help learners to be more effective in their roles by:
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to deve lop their understanding of the different kinds of local authorities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic ser vice teams and those with a few year’s experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate s o it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the co urse has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will includ e plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enablin g delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local g overnment in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Go vernance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen ye ars. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elect ions.
\nIan is a past chair of the North West branch of the Associat ion of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 6 June 2023\, 9:3
0 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 13 June 2023\, 9:3
0 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 6 June to be abl e to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner de pending on demand – please contact adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nPlease book a place using our on line booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the first session to attend both. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.u k/ADSO/ADSO—Structures-and-Functions/80347
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk .
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58462@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-DSO---An-Introduction/80291 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, vir tual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specificall y designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of start ing.\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.\nAudience – This course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to devel op their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never wor ked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themse lves.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virt ually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a loca l Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Coun cil and what services they provide\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense o f how accountability works in local government\, how Councils and Councill ors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered the imp act of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council. \n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and sm aller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acro ss the country.\nLearner requirements\nYou will be required to watch a sho rt video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experien ced in preparation for some of the activities.\nDate and time\nWednesday 8 March 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £80 + VAT per person to atte nd the course\n\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to A DSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma\nHow to book a plac e\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.\nPlease book a place using the li nk below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps:/ /www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO—An-Introduction/80291\nBoo king requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is req uired.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable) \n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – an introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specifically designed for those tak ing their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course i s aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a q uick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you t he chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delive red as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience – This course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish t o develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have ne ver worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the work shop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentat ions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lear n with delegates from across the country.
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and re flect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparat ion for some of the activities.
\nWednesday 8 March 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nCost< /p>\n
ADSO learners – This course is not par t of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma< /p>\n
Bookings wi ll open on 1st March 2023.
\nPlease book a place using the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO—An-I ntroduction/80291
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. p>\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59496@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION:Local leadership has never been more important. Local governmen t continues to lead the response to some of the biggest challenges in our history\, and councillors have a hugely challenging yet rewarding role ser ving and representing their communities.\nTo support councillors with thei r development and role in their communities\, the LGA (Local Government As sociation) has developed a Local Leadership Framework for Councillors. Thi s practical resource\, informed by engagement with elected members\, inclu des suggestions\, prompts and further resources to help councillors to thi nk about their skills and development.\nThis session will introduce attend ees to the Local Leadership Framework for Councillors and discuss how it c an be used in a practical way to help councillors further develop their sk ills and knowledge as local leaders. Attendees will also hear of the wider support offer that the LGA is delivering for councillors\, enhancing loca l leadership across the country.\nThe webinar is particularly suitable for council officers who support councillors working in Democratic Services a nd of particular interest to those working in member development.\nThe web inar aims to:\n\nProvide an insight into the importance of local leadershi p for councillors in the current context\, from a currently elected counci llor\nIncrease participant’s awareness and understanding of the LGA’s Loca l Leadership Framework for Councillors\nIncrease participant’s understandi ng of how the Local Leadership Framework can be applied in their councils\ , to support the development of elected members\nIncrease participant’s kn owledge of the wider support available to councillors from the LGA\n\nOur speakers are Poonam Mistry and Will Oldham from the Local Government Assoc iation and Cllr Neil Prior\, Cabinet Member for Corporate Improvement and Communities at Pembrokeshire County Council\, a Unitary Authority in Wales .\nTo book\, click on the following link: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.c om/register/8557630271320139102\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are l ogging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your m obile. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T120000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar @ https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/85576 30271320139102 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – The Importance of Local Leadership: a Framework for Councillors URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-local-leadership-framework/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nLocal leaders hip has never been more important. Local government continues to lead the response to some of the biggest challenges in our history\, and councillor s have a hugely challenging yet rewarding role serving and representing th eir communities.
\nTo support councillors with their development and role in their communities\, the LGA (Local Government Association) has de veloped a Local Leadership Framework for Councillors. This practical resou rce\, informed by engagement with elected members\, includes suggestions\, prompts and further resources to help councillors to think about their sk ills and development.
\nThis session will introduce attendees to the Local Leadership Framework for Councillors and discuss how it can be used in a practical way to help councillors further develop their skills and k nowledge as local leaders. Attendees will also hear of the wider support o ffer that the LGA is delivering for councillors\, enhancing local leadersh ip across the country.
\nThe webinar is particularly suitable for co uncil officers who support councillors working in Democratic Services and of particular interest to those working in member development.
\nThe webinar aims to:
\nOur speakers are Poona m Mistry and Will Oldham from the Local Government Association and Cllr Ne il Prior\, Cabinet Member for Corporate Improvement and Communities at Pem brokeshire County Council\, a Unitary Authority in Wales.
\nTo book\, click on the following link:
\nhttps://attendee.go towebinar.com/register/8557630271320139102
\nPlease note that yo u will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoT o has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on f rom your mobile.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58464@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80326 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops h eld virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The targe t audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service team s and those with a few years experience.\nThe content is also linked to Mo dule 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxi mise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will seek to:\n\nExplore and better und erstand the differences between the roles and responsibilities of elected members and officers.\nExamine the legal\, constitutional and procedural f ramework regulating the conduct of members and officers.\nEnhance your und erstanding of the political environment around you.\nDevelop your knowledg e and skills of how to operate effectively in a political environment.\n\n The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smalle r group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across t he country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Coun cil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide varie ty of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Mic hael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant peri ods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overvi ew and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the El ected Mayor.\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representat ive for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democrat ic Services Knowledge.\nDate and time\nPart One – Tuesday 27 June 2023\, 0 9:30-12:30\nPart Two – Wednesday 5 July 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 27 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to t wo places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place \nBookings will open on 1st March 2023\nTo bo ok a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Term s and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov .uk/ADSO/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80326\nBooking requiremen ts\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make t he PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230627T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230627T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-working-in-a-political-environment- 3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Se rvices Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. Th e target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic servi ce teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe content is als o linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this mod ule.
\nT he course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Coun cil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide varie ty of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Mic hael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant peri ods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overvi ew and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the El ected Mayor.
\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Repr esentative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qu alified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In D emocratic Services Knowledge.
\nPart One – Tuesday 27 June 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nPart Two – Wedne
sday 5 July 2023\, 09:30-12:30
Delegates are required to attend bo th workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 27 June course da te to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADS O learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be al located a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link belo w. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Envi ronment/80326
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n BODY> X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58461@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8032 7 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pract ice of Local Government’ in June 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delive red as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requi red to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aim ed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical ap plication of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic serv ices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are rel atively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experien ce.\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually . To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been brok en into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understan ding of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of legislation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\nExam ine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects of a council’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic services f unction\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making under executive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportionality rules\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangemen ts to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparenc y and ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary present ations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to le arn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshop s will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experie nce in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional ad vice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deliveri ng training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO D iploma.\nDates and times\nWorkshop One: Thursday 29 June 2023\, 9:30 – 12: 30\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 6 July 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are requi red to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on t he 29 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to tw o places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please e mail adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov. uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/80327\nBooking requireme nts\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease sen d the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230629T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ in June 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of th e virtual workshops.
\nThis cour se is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their unde rstanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the pra ctical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democr atic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those wh o are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice mo dule of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delega tes’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual works hops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentatio ns\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has ove r 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, gov ernance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the servi ce at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
\n< p>John now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. H e is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.\nWorkshop One: Thursday 29 June 2023\
, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 6 July 2023\
, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both works hops. Please note that you only need to book on the 29 June course date t o be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for a n ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhtt ps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/ 80327
\nPle ase send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58465@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80326 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops h eld virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The targe t audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service team s and those with a few years experience.\nThe content is also linked to Mo dule 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxi mise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will seek to:\n\nExplore and better und erstand the differences between the roles and responsibilities of elected members and officers.\nExamine the legal\, constitutional and procedural f ramework regulating the conduct of members and officers.\nEnhance your und erstanding of the political environment around you.\nDevelop your knowledg e and skills of how to operate effectively in a political environment.\n\n The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smalle r group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across t he country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Coun cil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide varie ty of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Mic hael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant peri ods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overvi ew and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the El ected Mayor.\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representat ive for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democrat ic Services Knowledge.\nDate and time\nPart One – Tuesday 27 June 2023\, 0 9:30-12:30\nPart Two – Wednesday 5 July 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 27 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to t wo places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place \nBookings will open on 1st March 2023\nTo bo ok a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Term s and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov .uk/ADSO/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80326\nBooking requiremen ts\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make t he PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-working-in-a-political-environment- 3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Se rvices Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. Th e target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic servi ce teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe content is als o linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this mod ule.
\nT he course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Coun cil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide varie ty of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Mic hael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant peri ods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overvi ew and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the El ected Mayor.
\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Repr esentative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qu alified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In D emocratic Services Knowledge.
\nPart One – Tuesday 27 June 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nPart Two – Wedne
sday 5 July 2023\, 09:30-12:30
Delegates are required to attend bo th workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 27 June course da te to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADS O learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be al located a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link belo w. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Envi ronment/80326
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n BODY> X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59886@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T120000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58463@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8032 7 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pract ice of Local Government’ in June 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delive red as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be requi red to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aim ed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical ap plication of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic serv ices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are rel atively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experien ce.\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually . To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been brok en into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understan ding of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of legislation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\nExam ine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects of a council’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic services f unction\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making under executive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportionality rules\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangemen ts to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparenc y and ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary present ations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to le arn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshop s will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experie nce in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional ad vice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deliveri ng training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO D iploma.\nDates and times\nWorkshop One: Thursday 29 June 2023\, 9:30 – 12: 30\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 6 July 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are requi red to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on t he 29 June course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to tw o places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please e mail adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov. uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/80327\nBooking requireme nts\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease sen d the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230706T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice-of-local-governmen t-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ in June 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of th e virtual workshops.
\nThis cour se is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their unde rstanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the pra ctical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democr atic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those wh o are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice mo dule of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delega tes’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual works hops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentatio ns\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has ove r 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, gov ernance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the servi ce at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
\n< p>John now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. H e is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.\nWorkshop One: Thursday 29 June 2023\
, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 6 July 2023\
, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both works hops. Please note that you only need to book on the 29 June course date t o be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for a n ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhtt ps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/ 80327
\nPle ase send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58358@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Mark Towers\; mark.towers@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230707T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230707T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting tbc URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-13/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58836@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:For Microsoft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael. robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230714T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230714T120000 LOCATION:Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
For Micros oft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@roth erham.gov.uk
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59741@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION:The proportion of Councils that no longer have stable\, one-Par ty\, administrations is increasing. There are implications for councils a s a whole\, but particularly for colleagues in Democratic Services who wor k at the interface between services and political governance structures.\n This webinar will explore those implications. It will reflect on the impl ications of no overall control (NOC) for councils’ ability to deliver serv ices well and rise to place-based challenges. It will draw on general lea rning and advice from umbrella organisations.\nIt will then bring the advi ce to life by sharing the experiences of two contrasting sets of circumsta nces: the unexpected fall of a minority administration in Kirklees and the tensions inherent in an Elected Mayor’s administration working in the con text of a council dominated by his opponents in Doncaster. Both circumsta nces are from 10-15 years ago.\nThe webinar is aimed at Democratic Service colleagues who have faced the challenges of NOC and unstable administrati ons in the past\, are doing so now\, or may do so in the future.\nThe webi nar aims to develop:\n\nunderstanding of the strengths and weaknesses of N OC\nunderstanding of the constitutional challenges\nunderstanding of the r elationship challenges\nanticipation of short-term and longer-term issues following changes in administrations\n\n… and thus\, greater preparedness for actual or potential circumstances following local elections or changes in political deals supporting administrations.\nOur speaker is Rob Vincen t\, ex Chief Executive of Kirklees Council.\nTo book\, click on the follow ing link: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7161411033320292954 \nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisati on. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobile. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230714T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230714T143000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar @ https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/71614 11033320292954 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – No Overall Control\, and unstable administrations URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-no-overall-control-and-unstab le-administrations/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
The proportio n of Councils that no longer have stable\, one-Party\, administrations is increasing. There are implications for councils as a whole\, but particul arly for colleagues in Democratic Services who work at the interface betwe en services and political governance structures.
\nThis webinar will explore those implications. It will reflect on the implications of no ov erall control (NOC) for councils’ ability to deliver services well and ris e to place-based challenges. It will draw on general learning and advice from umbrella organisations.
\nIt will then bring the advice to life by sharing the experiences of two contrasting sets of circumstances: the unexpected fall of a minority administration in Kirklees and the tensions inherent in an Elected Mayor’s administration working in the context of a council dominated by his opponents in Doncaster. Both circumstances are f rom 10-15 years ago.
\nThe webinar is aimed at Democratic Service co lleagues who have faced the challenges of NOC and unstable administrations in the past\, are doing so now\, or may do so in the future.
\nThe webinar aims to develop:
\n… and thus\, greater preparedness for actual or pote ntial circumstances following local elections or changes in political deal s supporting administrations.
\nOur speaker is Rob Vincent\, ex Chie f Executive of Kirklees Council.
\nTo book\, click on the fo llowing link:
\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/71 61411033320292954
\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoT o webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobile.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56798@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The meetings run from 09:30 to 12:00 (approx) and are currently held on Teams.\nAnyone who would like an invitation should contact Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230811T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230811T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South West Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-west-regional-meeting-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe meetings run from 09:30 to 12:00 (approx) and are currently held on Teams.
\nAnyone who would like an invitation should contact Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58359@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Mark Towers\; mark.towers@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230908T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting tbc URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-14/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58466@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-DSO---An-Introduction/80293 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, vir tual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specificall y designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of start ing.\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.\nAudience – This course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to devel op their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never wor ked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themse lves.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virt ually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a loca l Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Coun cil and what services they provide\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense o f how accountability works in local government\, how Councils and Councill ors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered the imp act of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council. \n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and sm aller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acro ss the country.\nLearner requirements\nYou will be required to watch a sho rt video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experien ced in preparation for some of the activities.\nDate and time\nTuesday 12 September 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 + VAT per per son to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £80 + VAT per person to a ttend the course\n\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer t o ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma\nHow to book a p lace\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.\nPlease book a place using the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttp s://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO—An-Introduction/80293\n Booking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookin gs. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicab le)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk . DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – an introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specifically designed for those tak ing their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course i s aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a q uick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you t he chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delive red as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience – This course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish t o develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have ne ver worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the work shop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentat ions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lear n with delegates from across the country.
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and re flect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparat ion for some of the activities.
\nTuesday 12 September 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nCost
\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diplo ma
\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.
\nPlease book a place using t he link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO—A n-Introduction/80293
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61018@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Fiona Rae / Maria Burton\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-inf ormation/ DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please contact Fiona Rae (frae@lambeth.g ov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk) DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T130000 LOCATION:Lambeth Council @ 1 Brixton Hill\, SW2 1RW SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor more info rmation\, please contact Fiona Rae (f rae@lambeth.gov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58467@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/80294 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. \nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodol ogy of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The c ontent is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be deli vered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. \nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legislati on underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understanding of the rol es and principles of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put togethe r a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsi der the principles of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plena ry presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling deleg ates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtua l workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.\nPeter is the De mocratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has work ed for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. P eter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1 997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitu tion and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from wor ked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; whe re she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDate and time\n Workshop One: Wednesday 20 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: W ednesday 27 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to atte nd both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 20 Sept course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotr aining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.\nTo book a place p lease use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and condit ions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADS O—Overview-and-Scrutiny/80294\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order nu mber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA har dcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the b asics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish grou ps. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it w ill help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delive red virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course h as been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will< /em>
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studi es and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe vi rtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
\nPete r is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Thr oughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and de velopment\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eigh t years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.< /p>\n
Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democr atic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in gov ernance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable e xperience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, t ransferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council i n April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services .
\nWorkshop One:
strong> Wednesday 20 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorksho
p Two: Wednesday 27 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delega tes are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 20 Sept course date to be able to attend both workshops. p>\n
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please em ail adsotraining@emcouncil s.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st M arch 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here .
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrut iny/80294
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n< /p>\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60770@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk\; https://attendee.gotoweb inar.com/register/1919200178237666648 DESCRIPTION:Serving in public office is both a privilege and a responsibili ty. However\, there is a growing issue of abuse and intimidation in public and political discourse that can have a negative impact on councillors\, their families and local democracy. This is why the Local Government Assoc iation (LGA) commissioned Riber Consultants to work with councils and rele vant partners to consider the best approaches to supporting councillors to prevent and manage abuse linked to their elected role. Through the projec t\, researchers identified key challenges to supporting councillors with t hese issues\, principles for councils to consider\, and top tips and good practice case studies to help councils better support councillors prevent and handle abuse and intimidation.\nOur speaker is Jess Norman who is a Se nior Policy Adviser at the LGA responsible for Democracy and Voluntary and Community Sector issues. In particular\, she leads on Elections and the C ivility in Public Life programme which looks at councillor standards and c onduct\, issues of abuse and intimidation of councillors and councillor sa fety. She has previous experience working in Fire and Rescue\, FGM and dea th policy and in frontline housing and benefits services.\nThe webinar is for anyone working in Democratic Services and will aim to provide attendee s with an opportunity to consider new approaches to supporting councillors in their own authorities and to discuss the challenges and opportunities set out in the report.\nAttendees will hear about principles of good pract ice identified in the report and particular examples from other councils. There will the opportunity to ask questions of the presenter and comment a t the end of the presentation.\nOur webinar is sponsored Link Support Serv ices\, led by David McGrath. As a former front-line councillor in Birming ham (8 years) and community campaigner for over 30 years\, David provides lively\, bespoke\, interactive and practical personal safety training for members (over 1500 councillors between 2021-23).\nLink Support Services co urses look at how members can prevent and manage potential risks in a rang e of typical scenarios (e.g. on the doorstep\, in surgeries\, in challengi ng meetings\, online and more). This thought-provoking training can be de livered at any point in the municipal year (induction\, pre-election\, ref resher)\, and can also assist officers to review and bolster their member support strategies.\nVisit www.linksupportservices.co.uk or email Linkuklt d@aol.com or call David on 01676 522775 for further details\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nTo register for the webinar\, click on the following link: \nhttps ://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1919200178237666648\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access t he webinar on the day. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you wi ll need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Ot herwise\, you can log on from your mobile. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T113000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – Debate Not Hate: Ending abuse in public life URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-ending-abuse-in-public-life/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2020/07/Link- UK-Ltd-1-300x162.jpg\;300\;162\,medium\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads /2020/07/Link-UK-Ltd-1-300x162.jpg\;300\;162\,large\;https://www.adso.co.u k/app/uploads/2020/07/Link-UK-Ltd-1-300x162.jpg\;300\;162\,full\;https://w ww.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2020/07/Link-UK-Ltd-1-300x162.jpg\;300\;162 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nServing in pu blic office is both a privilege and a responsibility. However\, there is a growing issue of abuse and intimidation in public and political discourse that can have a negative impact on councillors\, their families and local democracy. This is why the Local Government Association (LGA) commissione d Riber Consultants to work with councils and relevant partners to conside r the best approaches to supporting councillors to prevent and manage abus e linked to their elected role. Through the project\, researchers identifi ed key challenges to supporting councillors with these issues\, principles for councils to consider\, and top tips and good practice case studies to help councils better support councillors prevent and handle abuse and int imidation.
\nOur speaker is Jess Norman who is a Senior Policy Advis er at the LGA responsible for Democracy and Voluntary and Community Sector issues. In particular\, she leads on Elections and the Civility in Public Life programme which looks at councillor standards and conduct\, issues o f abuse and intimidation of councillors and councillor safety. She has pre vious experience working in Fire and Rescue\, FGM and death policy and in frontline housing and benefits services.
\nThe webinar is for anyone working in Democratic Services and will aim to provide attendees with an opportunity to consider new approaches to supporting councillors in their own authorities and to discuss the challenges and opportunities set out in the report.
\nAttendees will hear about principles of good practice identified in the report and particular examples from other councils. The re will the opportunity to ask questions of the presenter and comment at t he end of the presentation.
\nOur webinar is sponsored Link Support Services\, led by David McGrath. As a former front-line councillor in Bir mingham (8 years) and community campaigner for over 30 years\, David provi des lively\, bespoke\, interactive and practical personal safety training for members (over 1500 councillors between 2021-23).
\nLink Support Services courses look at how members can prevent and manage potential risk s in a range of typical scenarios (e.g. on the doorstep\, in surgeries\, i n challenging meetings\, online and more). This thought-provoking trainin g can be delivered at any point in the municipal year (induction\, pre-ele ction\, refresher)\, and can also assist officers to review and bolster th eir member support strategies.
\nVisit www.linksupportservices.co.uk or email Linkukltd@aol.com or call David on 01676 522775 for further details
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To register for the webinar\, click on the fo llowing link:
\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/19 19200178237666648
\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoT o webinar in order to access the webinar on the day. If you are loggi ng in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobil e.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58468@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny/80294 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. \nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodol ogy of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The c ontent is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be deli vered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. \nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legislati on underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understanding of the rol es and principles of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put togethe r a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsi der the principles of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plena ry presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling deleg ates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtua l workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.\nPeter is the De mocratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has work ed for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. P eter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1 997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitu tion and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from wor ked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; whe re she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nDate and time\n Workshop One: Wednesday 20 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: W ednesday 27 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to atte nd both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 20 Sept course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotr aining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nBookings will open on 1st March 2023.\nTo book a place p lease use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and condit ions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADS O—Overview-and-Scrutiny/80294\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order nu mber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA har dcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the b asics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish grou ps. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it w ill help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delive red virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course h as been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will< /em>
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studi es and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe vi rtual workshops will be led by Tracy Tiff and Peter Foulsham.
\nPete r is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Thr oughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and de velopment\, and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eigh t years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.< /p>\n
Tracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democr atic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in gov ernance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable e xperience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, t ransferring to the newly formed Unitary Council – West Northants Council i n April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services .
\nWorkshop One:
strong> Wednesday 20 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorksho
p Two: Wednesday 27 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delega tes are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 20 Sept course date to be able to attend both workshops. p>\n
ADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please em ail adsotraining@emcouncil s.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st M arch 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here .
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overview-and-Scrut iny/80294
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n< /p>\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58469@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures/80315 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zo om on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops .\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framew ork within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The cou rse content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democ ratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 ye ars experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)\nThe content is also li nked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Struc tures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will he lp learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be d elivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how decisions are made and report ed and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nConstit utional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motion s and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sen se of how accountability and good governance works in local government\, h ow Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny. \nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and w hat this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrain ers\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council \nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been th e Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 ye ars. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governan ce for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qual ifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and ti me\nWorkshop One: Thursday 28 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two : Thursday 5 October 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma.\nHow to book a place\nBookings will o pen on 1st March 2023.\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the workshop on 28 Sept to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.\nThe Terms and conditions of booking can be found here. \nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/80315\nBooki ng requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is requi red.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n \nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO is delig hted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedur es’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governan ce framework within which councils operate and the practical application o f this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 month s to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe co ntent is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice modu le and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diplo ma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will :
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case s tudies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delega tes from across the country.
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er having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council f
or the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive
and its governance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work
through the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and dipl
oma.
Workshop One
: Thursday 28 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
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hop Two: Thursday 5 October 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO m embers working towards the Certificate or Diploma.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 20 23.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form vi a the link below. Please note that you only need to book the workshop on 28 Sept to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nThe Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.< /p>\n
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/80 315
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58471@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80317 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be t hose who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a f ew years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the c ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will incl ude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabl ing delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis works hop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local gov ernment minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to loc al government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for different t ypes of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exe rcises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nY ou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred mi nute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshop will be led by Ian Mil lichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for Lond on Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experienc e of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governa nce Institute (Formerly ISCA).\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 4 O ctober 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11 October 2023\, 09: 30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 4 October course date to be able to atte nd both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to at tend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend th e course\n\nHow to book a place\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.\nT o book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Ple ase note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for th e ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found he re.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80317\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Pl ease make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is require d.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\n Please send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates w ill be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximi se the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two v irtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provid e you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, i ncluding:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe virtual workshop will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Boro ugh of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerke d Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of bo th Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Ins titute (Formerly ISCA).
\n<
strong>Workshop One: Wednesday 4 October 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11 October 2023\, 09:30 – 12:
30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note t hat you only need to book on the 4 October course date to be able to atten d both workshops.
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online bo oking form via the link below. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Lear ner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps:// www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80317
\nPlease send th e above information to ads otraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58470@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures/80315 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zo om on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops .\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framew ork within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The cou rse content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democ ratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 ye ars experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)\nThe content is also li nked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Struc tures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will he lp learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be d elivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how decisions are made and report ed and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nConstit utional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motion s and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sen se of how accountability and good governance works in local government\, h ow Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny. \nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and w hat this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrain ers\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council \nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been th e Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 ye ars. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governan ce for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qual ifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and ti me\nWorkshop One: Thursday 28 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two : Thursday 5 October 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma.\nHow to book a place\nBookings will o pen on 1st March 2023.\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the workshop on 28 Sept to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.\nThe Terms and conditions of booking can be found here. \nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/80315\nBooki ng requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is requi red.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n \nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-meetings-procedures-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is delig hted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedur es’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governan ce framework within which councils operate and the practical application o f this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 month s to 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe co ntent is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice modu le and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diplo ma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will :
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case s tudies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delega tes from across the country.
\n<
strong>Lennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Counc
il
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practition
er having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council f
or the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive
and its governance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work
through the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and dipl
oma.
Workshop One
: Thursday 28 September 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorks
hop Two: Thursday 5 October 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Terms and conditions for booking can be found here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO m embers working towards the Certificate or Diploma.
\nBookings will open on 1st March 20 23.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form vi a the link below. Please note that you only need to book the workshop on 28 Sept to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nThe Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.< /p>\n
https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Meetings-Procedures/80 315
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58837@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson/Katherine Harclerode\; michael.robson@northtyneside. gov.uk DESCRIPTION:For Microsoft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael. robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@rotherham.gov.uk\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T120000 LOCATION:Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North East\, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-east-yorkshire-and-humberside-region al-meeting-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
For Micros oft Teams link and passcode\, please contact michael.robson@northtyneside.gov.uk or katherine.harclerode@roth erham.gov.uk
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58472@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80317 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be t hose who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a f ew years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the c ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will incl ude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabl ing delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis works hop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local gov ernment minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to loc al government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for different t ypes of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exe rcises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nY ou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred mi nute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshop will be led by Ian Mil lichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for Lond on Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experienc e of both Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governa nce Institute (Formerly ISCA).\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 4 O ctober 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11 October 2023\, 09: 30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 4 October course date to be able to atte nd both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to at tend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend th e course\n\nHow to book a place\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.\nT o book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Ple ase note that the ADSO Certificate Learner free places do not apply for th e ‘Just a Minute’ Course.\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found he re.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80317\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Pl ease make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is require d.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\n Please send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates w ill be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximi se the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two v irtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations \, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn wi th delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provid e you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, i ncluding:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nThe virtual workshop will be led by Ian Millichap. Ian has over 30 years’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Boro ugh of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerke d Full Council\, Cabinet and all Major Committees and has experience of bo th Committee and Executive arrangements. He is a Member of Governance Ins titute (Formerly ISCA).
\n<
strong>Workshop One: Wednesday 4 October 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11 October 2023\, 09:30 – 12:
30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note t hat you only need to book on the 4 October course date to be able to atten d both workshops.
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online bo oking form via the link below. Please note that the ADSO Certificate Lear ner free places do not apply for the ‘Just a Minute’ Course.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps:// www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80317
\nPlease send th e above information to ads otraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60790@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T120000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-13/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60780@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk\; https://attendee.gotoweb inar.com/register/8694719582685503063 DESCRIPTION:When it comes to participation in local government\, many of th e people we need to hear from are likely to experience aspects of their pa rticipation in local decision-making as disabling.\nThe first part of this talk considers the benefits of designing for accessibility and illustrate s some of the ways that\, historically speaking\, these processes have not been designed for everyone. The second part proposes practical approache s and resources for governance professionals seeking to provide more acces sible spaces and information for participants.\nThis Webinar provides an i ntroduction to:\n\nWhat is meant by accessibility and universal design in an English local government context\nThe importance of accessibility in pu blic meetings and information design\nSteps DSOs and governance profession als can take toward more accessible public meetings and information\, in c ompliance with the Equality Act 2010 and the WCAG 2.0\n\nThe webinar will be particularly suitable for Democratic Services Officers (DSOs) and gover nance professionals who:\n\nhave a stake in how meetings are run and how i nformation is received by decision-makers and participants\nwant to suppor t full participation of councillors and members of the public in their civ ic roles and processes\n\nOur speaker is Katherine Harclerode\, a Governan ce Advisor specializing in Overview and Scrutiny at Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. She has an academic background and became passionate abo ut disability rights whilst studying bodily rhetorics and representations and pedagogy as part of her Masters studies. Her penchant for usability an d good design was sharpened through her past work as a Freelance Technical Communicator. Katherine has also been an ADSO Regional Representative si nce 2020.\nTo book\, click on the following link: \nhttps://attendee.gotow ebinar.com/register/8694719582685503063\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If y ou are logging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on fro m your mobile.\nThis webinar is sponsored by VP-AV Limited https://vp-av.c o.uk/\nVP-AV will deliver a comprehensive service to enable your Council t o communicate effectively and manage your meetings. Our audio-visual tech nology will allow you to: Engage – Communicate – Collaborate\nTo explain how we achieve these and share the knowledge of what is now available to m ake it much easier to operate at less cost to stream your Hybrid meetings\ , VP-AV are planning a series of localised seminars/open days so please ge t in touch to find out where and when.\nExplained in a “non-techy” way we will be covering\, but not limited to\, the following:\n\nSustainable Stre aming: web-streaming of Council meetings to social media\nLower cost of ow nership: without compromising features and functions\nConference Systems – which one best suit your needs: explaining voting\, ID registration and automated camera tracking\nAudio: explaining speech intelligibility and t he changes in assistive listening\nAutomation and self-publishing: See how streaming and Hybrid has become much easier.\n\nLeading on the new shift towards sustainable streaming and Council Chamber AV Hybrid solutions\, we have the integration know-how.\nPlease contact us to explore what’s avail able to find out more about our forthcoming education days: Info@vp-av.co. uk or 01264 723400 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T113000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar -Designing accessible public meetings and information URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-designing-accessible-public-m eetings-and-information/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2022/10/VP-AV -Limited-Oct-2022.jpg\;194\;125\,medium\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/upload s/2022/10/VP-AV-Limited-Oct-2022.jpg\;194\;125\,large\;https://www.adso.co .uk/app/uploads/2022/10/VP-AV-Limited-Oct-2022.jpg\;194\;125\,full\;https: //www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2022/10/VP-AV-Limited-Oct-2022.jpg\;194\;125 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
When it comes to participation in local government\, many of the people we need to hear from are likely to experience aspects of their participation in local dec ision-making as disabling.
\nThe first part of this talk considers t he benefits of designing for accessibility and illustrates some of the way s that\, historically speaking\, these processes have not been designed fo r everyone. The second part proposes practical approaches and resources f or governance professionals seeking to provide more accessible spaces and information for participants.
\nThis Webinar provides an introductio n to:
\nThe webinar will be particularly suitable for Democratic S ervices Officers (DSOs) and governance professionals who:
\nOur speaker is Katherine Harclerode\, a Governance Advi sor specializing in Overview and Scrutiny at Rotherham Metropolitan Boroug h Council. She has an academic background and became passionate about disa bility rights whilst studying bodily rhetorics and representations and ped agogy as part of her Masters studies. Her penchant for usability and good design was sharpened through her past work as a Freelance Technical Commun icator. Katherine has also been an ADSO Regional Representative since 202 0.
\nTo book\, click on the following link:
\n< p> https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8694719582685503063\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to acce ss the webinar. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise \, you can log on from your mobile.
\nThis webinar is sponsored by < strong>VP-AV Limited https://vp-av .co.uk/
\nVP-AV will deliver a comprehensive service to enable y our Council to communicate effectively and manage your meetings. Our audi o-visual technology will allow you to: Engage – Communicate – Col laborate
\nTo explain how we achieve these and share the kn
owledge of what is now available to make it much easier to operate at less
cost to stream your Hybrid meetings\, VP-AV are planning a series of
Explained in a “non-techy” way we will be covering\, but not limited to\, the following:
\nLeading on the n ew shift towards sustainable streaming and Council Chamber AV Hybrid solut ions\, we have the integration know-how.
\nPlease contact us to expl ore what’s available to find out more about our forthcoming education days : Info@vp-av.co.uk or 01264 723400 p>\n
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61400@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Mel Harris\; Mel.Harris@wychavon.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:Please contact Mel Harris Mel.Harris@wychavon.gov.uk or Matt Be rry mattberry@cannockchasedc.gov.uk for more information. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T123000 LOCATION:Remotely via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:West Midlands regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/west-midlands-regional-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t Mel Harris Mel.Harris@wychav on.gov.uk or Matt Berry mattberry@cannockchasedc.gov.uk for more information.
\n< /HTML> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58473@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Pract ice/80295 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’ in November 2023. Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual works hops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the work it doe s and the other roles with which it interacts.\nThe target audience is exp erienced democratic and corporate services professionals who are either in volved in local authority companies or other corporations\, or who are int erested in being so in the future.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning ex perience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the foll owing dates:\nWorkshop 1: Wednesday 1 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorks hop 2: Wednesday 8 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nThe workshops will explo re:\n\nWhat is a company and why one would be set up\nThe different roles on a company’s board\nThe governance frameworks associated with companies and why some companies have failed in the past\nThe elements of effective company boards\nThe role of the company secretary\n\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.\nDeleg ates are required to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £1 10 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining @emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to bo ok a place\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book a place on 1 November to attend both workshops. The Terms a nd conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk /ADSO/ADSO—Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/80295\nBooking req uirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\n Please provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlea se send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231101T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-introduction-to-company-secretarial -practice-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial P ractice’ in November 2023. Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice wi ll be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates wi ll be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Offi cers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the wo rk it does and the other roles with which it interacts.
\nThe target audience is experienced democratic and corporate services professionals w ho are either involved in local authority companies or other corporations\ , or who are interested in being so in the future.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has b een broken into two virtual workshops on the following dates:
\n
\n
Workshop 2: Wednesday 8 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
The workshops will explore:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and s maller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshop s.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcoun cils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1s t August 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online book ing form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book a plac e on 1 November to attend both workshops. The Terms and conditions of boo king can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Introduction-to-Company-Secretaria l-Practice/80295
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59808@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION:In May 2023\, the Government released an amended version of the code on school suspensions and permanent exclusions effective from 1 Sept ember 2023: Suspension and Permanent Exclusion from Maintained schools\, a cademies and pupil referral units in England\, including pupil movement. This webinar will highlight any changes in the amended version of the code to encourage a standardised approach in schools and hopefully ensure good practice as a result.\nOur speakers are Ann Coldicott\, Democratic Servic es Manager at Essex County Council and Jill Thwaites and Lindsey Atkinson who work as Independent Clerks.\nThe presentation aims to give participant s a better understanding of the amended code and what is required followin g a permanent exclusion leading to an Independent Review Hearing. It is p articularly suitable for Democratic Services Officers who manage\, organis e or clerk Independent Review Panel (IRP) hearings as well as Panel Member s i.e. serving Headteachers\, lay Chairs or Governors.\nOur webinar is spo nsored by FCS Software Solutions Ltd https://fcssoftware.co.uk/ specialist s in the development of web-based software for local authorities including AppealsPro\, a suite of secure\, web-based applications that have been de signed to manage school admission\, exclusion\, and transport appeals acro ss all schools and key stages.\nAppealsPro puts all of the appeals data at your fingertips in a secure environment and removes the need for multiple spreadsheets and the traditional bundles of paper and post-it notes.\nWit h parent and school portals for the submission and sharing of information and evidence\, automatic generation of appeal letters and packs\, automate d appeal scheduling\, appeal cost calculations and generation of the DofE report\, you’ll wonder how you ever managed before AppealsPro.\n\n \n \nTo book\, click on the following link: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/re gister/3462236103325197146\nPlease note that you will need to be able to l ogin in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are loggin g in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobile . DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T113000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar @ https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/34622 36103325197146 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions – Best Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-exclusion-appeals/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2021/08/FCS-L td-300x80.png\;300\;80\,medium\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2021/08 /FCS-Ltd-300x80.png\;300\;80\,large\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/20 21/08/FCS-Ltd-300x80.png\;300\;80\,full\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/upload s/2021/08/FCS-Ltd-300x80.png\;300\;80 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
In May 2023\, the Government released an amended version of the code on school suspensi ons and permanent exclusions effective from 1 September 2023: Suspensi on and Permanent Exclusion from Maintained schools\, academies and pupil r eferral units in England\, including pupil movement. This webinar wi ll highlight any changes in the amended version of the code to encourage a standardised approach in schools and hopefully ensure good practice as a result.
\nOur speakers are Ann Coldicott\, Democratic Services Manag er at Essex County Council and Jill Thwaites and Lindsey Atkinson who work as Independent Clerks.
\nThe presentation aims to give participants a better understanding of the amended code and what is required following a permanent exclusion leading to an Independent Review Hearing. It is pa rticularly suitable for Democratic Services Officers who manage\, organise or clerk Independent Review Panel (IRP) hearings as well as Panel Members i.e. serving Headteachers\, lay Chairs or Governors.
\nOur webinar is sponsored by FCS Software Solutions Ltd https://fcssoftware.co.uk/ specialists in the development of web -based software for local authorities including AppealsPro\, a suite of se cure\, web-based applications that have been designed to manage school adm ission\, exclusion\, and transport appeals across all schools and key stag es.
\nAppealsPro puts all of the appeals data at your fingertips in a secure environment and removes the need for multiple spreadsheets and th e traditional bundles of paper and post-it notes.
\nWith parent and school portals for the submission and sharing of information and evidence\ , automatic generation of appeal letters and packs\, automated appeal sche duling\, appeal cost calculations and generation of the DofE report\, you’ ll wonder how you ever managed before AppealsPro.
\n\n\n
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To book\, click on the following link:
\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi ster/3462236103325197146
\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are logging i n from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blo cked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobile. p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58474@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Pract ice/80295 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice’ in November 2023. Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual works hops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the work it doe s and the other roles with which it interacts.\nThe target audience is exp erienced democratic and corporate services professionals who are either in volved in local authority companies or other corporations\, or who are int erested in being so in the future.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning ex perience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops on the foll owing dates:\nWorkshop 1: Wednesday 1 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorks hop 2: Wednesday 8 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nThe workshops will explo re:\n\nWhat is a company and why one would be set up\nThe different roles on a company’s board\nThe governance frameworks associated with companies and why some companies have failed in the past\nThe elements of effective company boards\nThe role of the company secretary\n\nThe workshops will in clude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, ena bling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.\nDeleg ates are required to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £1 10 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining @emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to bo ok a place\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book a place on 1 November to attend both workshops. The Terms a nd conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk /ADSO/ADSO—Introduction-to-Company-Secretarial-Practice/80295\nBooking req uirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\n Please provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlea se send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-introduction-to-company-secretarial -practice-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Company Secretarial P ractice’ in November 2023. Introduction to Company Secretarial Practice wi ll be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates wi ll be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Offi cers\, or those who work in corporate roles in other sectors\, who wish to develop their understanding of the role of the company secretary\, the wo rk it does and the other roles with which it interacts.
\nThe target audience is experienced democratic and corporate services professionals w ho are either involved in local authority companies or other corporations\ , or who are interested in being so in the future.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates learning experience the course has b een broken into two virtual workshops on the following dates:
\n
\n
Workshop 2: Wednesday 8 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
The workshops will explore:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and s maller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other people from across the country.
\nDelegates are required to attend both workshop s.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcoun cils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1s t August 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online book ing form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book a plac e on 1 November to attend both workshops. The Terms and conditions of boo king can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Introduction-to-Company-Secretaria l-Practice/80295
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59943@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80317 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be t hose who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a f ew years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the c ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will incl ude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabl ing delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis works hop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local gov ernment minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to loc al government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for different t ypes of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exe rcises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nY ou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred mi nute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cle ary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combin ed Authority.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Thursday 9 November 2023\, 09: 30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 15 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nDele gates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only ne ed to book on 9 November course date to be able to attend both workshops. \nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nN on-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to book a place – please note that bookings open on 1st August 2023\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nhttps://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80622\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order nu mber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA har dcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-/80622 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-just-a-minute-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates w ill be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nA
udience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Office
rs who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience wil
l be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those wi
th a few years experience.
How the course will be delivere
d
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the
delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual
workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, cas e studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with del egates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, includi ng:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or lapto p\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cleary\, Head of Go vernance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combined Authority.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
Thursday 9 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 15 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delegates are req uired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 9 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place – please note that bookings open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking for m via the link below.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just- a-Minute-/80622
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found < a href='https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions'>h ere.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n< /BODY> X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60558@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO--Introduction-to-Health-Service-Governance/ 80655 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction t o Health Service Governance’ on 13th and 20th November 2023. This will be delivered as two\, three hour virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegat es being required to attend both workshops from 9.30am – 12.30pm.\nAudienc e\n\nAre you currently in the NHS working at bands 5-8?\nOr are you workin g in local government with health scrutiny committees or keen to explore a career in the NHS?\n\nBenefits\nIf so\, this course will help you underst and the key questions\, drivers and decisions driving health service gover nance aiding working together. It will also demonstrate how your local au thority governance skills can be applied in another setting to aid career development.\nContent\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS gover nance including:\n\nIts structure and functions\nThe law and guidance that surrounds it\nHow leadership and culture are vital to its success\nThe ro les and responsibilities of an NHS board\nThe difference (and similarities ) between the NHS and local government\n\nThe workshops will include plena ry presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling deleg ates to learn with other people from across the country.\nTrainers\nThe vi rtual workshops will be led by two experienced NHS governance professional s and former Democratic Services Managers in local government:\n\nJohn Tho rpe\, Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Founda tion Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Coun cil.\nMatthew Kane\, Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Mon itoring Officer at two district councils in north Derbyshire.\n\nDate and time\nPart One – Monday 13 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nPart Two – Monday 20 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person t o attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place \n Bookings will open on 1st August 2023\nTo book a place please use the onli ne booking form via the link below. Our booking Terms and conditions appl y\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO-%E2%80%93-Introduction-to-Healt h-Service-Governance/80655\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order numbe r is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardco py of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Me mbership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to ad sotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-introduction-to-health-service-gove rnance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Health Service Governa nce’ on 13th and 20th November 2023. This will be de livered as two\, three hour virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops from 9.30am – 12.30pm.
\nIf so\, this course will help y ou understand the key questions\, drivers and decisions driving health ser vice governance aiding working together. It will also demonstrate how you r local authority governance skills can be applied in another setting to a id career development.
\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other people fro m across the country.
\nThe virt ual workshops will be led by two experienced NHS governance professionals and former Democratic Services Managers in local government:
\nPa
rt One – Monday 13 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nPar
t Two – Monday 20 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30
ADSO reserve up to two places on this cou rse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Our booking Terms and conditions apply
\n\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59944@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80317 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Min ute’. Just a Minute will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be t hose who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a f ew years experience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the c ourse has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will incl ude plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabl ing delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis works hop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local gov ernment minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to loc al government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awareness of the different minutes styles used for different t ypes of meetings\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exe rcises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nY ou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred mi nute writing medium!\nTrainer\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cle ary\, Head of Governance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combin ed Authority.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Thursday 9 November 2023\, 09: 30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 15 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nDele gates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only ne ed to book on 9 November course date to be able to attend both workshops. \nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nN on-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to book a place – please note that bookings open on 1st August 2023\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nhttps://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just-a-Minute-/80622\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order nu mber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA har dcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a -Minute-/80622 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-just-a-minute-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular\, virtual course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute wil l be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates w ill be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nA
udience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Office
rs who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience wil
l be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those wi
th a few years experience.
How the course will be delivere
d
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the
delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual
workshops.
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, cas e studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with del egates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, includi ng:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or lapto p\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainer\nThe workshop will be delivered by Julia Cleary\, Head of Go vernance and Corporate Support at the West Midlands Combined Authority.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
Thursday 9 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 15 November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delegates are req uired to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 9 November course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nHow to book a place – please note that bookings open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking for m via the link below.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Just- a-Minute-/80622
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found < a href='https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO-Terms-and-Conditions'>h ere.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n< /BODY> X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-56799@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The meetings run from 09:30 to 12.:00 (approx) and are currentl y held on Teams.\nAnyone who would like an invitation should contact Louis e deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:South West Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/south-west-regional-meeting-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe meetings run from 09:30 to 12.:00 (approx) and are currently held on Teams.
\nAnyone who would like an invitation should contact Louise deCordova Hayley Caves or Heather Rae
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58475@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80328 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops h eld virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The targe t audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service team s and those with a few years experience.\nThe content is also linked to Mo dule 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxi mise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will seek to:\n\nExplore and better und erstand the differences between the roles and responsibilities of elected members and officers.\nExamine the legal\, constitutional and procedural f ramework regulating the conduct of members and officers.\nEnhance your und erstanding of the political environment around you.\nDevelop your knowledg e and skills of how to operate effectively in a political environment.\n\n The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smalle r group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across t he country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Coun cil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide varie ty of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Mic hael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant peri ods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overvi ew and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the El ected Mayor.\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representat ive for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democrat ic Services Knowledge.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One – Thursday 16 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nWorkshop Two – Wednesday 22 November 2023\, 09:30-12: 30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16 Nov course date to be able to attend both worksho ps.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course \nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADS O reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be al located a learner place.\nHow to book a place \nBookings will open on 1st August 2023\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the li nk below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps:/ /www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80328 \nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all book ings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order i s required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applic able)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov. uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-working-in-a-political-environment- 4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Se rvices Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. Th e target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic servi ce teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe content is als o linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this mod ule.
\nT he course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Coun cil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide varie ty of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Mic hael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant peri ods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overvi ew and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the El ected Mayor.
\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Repr esentative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qu alified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In D emocratic Services Knowledge.
\nWorkshop One – Thursday 16 November 2023\, 09:30-12:
30
\nWorkshop Two – Wednesday 22 November 2023\, 09:
30-12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16 Nov course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adso training@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place .
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and cond itions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.em councils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80328
\nBooking requirements
\nPl ease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60559@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO--Introduction-to-Health-Service-Governance/ 80655 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction t o Health Service Governance’ on 13th and 20th November 2023. This will be delivered as two\, three hour virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegat es being required to attend both workshops from 9.30am – 12.30pm.\nAudienc e\n\nAre you currently in the NHS working at bands 5-8?\nOr are you workin g in local government with health scrutiny committees or keen to explore a career in the NHS?\n\nBenefits\nIf so\, this course will help you underst and the key questions\, drivers and decisions driving health service gover nance aiding working together. It will also demonstrate how your local au thority governance skills can be applied in another setting to aid career development.\nContent\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS gover nance including:\n\nIts structure and functions\nThe law and guidance that surrounds it\nHow leadership and culture are vital to its success\nThe ro les and responsibilities of an NHS board\nThe difference (and similarities ) between the NHS and local government\n\nThe workshops will include plena ry presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling deleg ates to learn with other people from across the country.\nTrainers\nThe vi rtual workshops will be led by two experienced NHS governance professional s and former Democratic Services Managers in local government:\n\nJohn Tho rpe\, Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Founda tion Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Coun cil.\nMatthew Kane\, Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Mon itoring Officer at two district councils in north Derbyshire.\n\nDate and time\nPart One – Monday 13 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nPart Two – Monday 20 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person t o attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place \n Bookings will open on 1st August 2023\nTo book a place please use the onli ne booking form via the link below. Our booking Terms and conditions appl y\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO-%E2%80%93-Introduction-to-Healt h-Service-Governance/80655\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order numbe r is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardco py of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Me mbership number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to ad sotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231120T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231120T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-introduction-to-health-service-gove rnance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Health Service Governa nce’ on 13th and 20th November 2023. This will be de livered as two\, three hour virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops from 9.30am – 12.30pm.
\nIf so\, this course will help y ou understand the key questions\, drivers and decisions driving health ser vice governance aiding working together. It will also demonstrate how you r local authority governance skills can be applied in another setting to a id career development.
\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with other people fro m across the country.
\nThe virt ual workshops will be led by two experienced NHS governance professionals and former Democratic Services Managers in local government:
\nPa
rt One – Monday 13 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nPar
t Two – Monday 20 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30
ADSO reserve up to two places on this cou rse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Our booking Terms and conditions apply
\n\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58478@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8029 7 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pract ice of Local Government’ in November 2023 via Zoom. The course will be de livered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be r equired to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understan ding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practica l application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ expe rience.\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this mod ule.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtu ally. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an under standing of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of legislation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\n Examine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects o f a council’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic servic es function\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making un der executive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportional ity rules\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrang ements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transpa rency and ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary pre sentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates t o learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual work shops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical exp erience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutiona l advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Return ing Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deli vering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the AD SO Diploma.\nDates and times\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 21 November 2023\, 9:3 0 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 28 November 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegate s are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need t o book on the 21 November course date to be able to attend both workshops. \nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nN on-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO r eserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on de mand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be alloc ated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nBookings will open on 1st Augu st 2023.\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www .emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/80297\nB ooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all booking s. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is r equired.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicabl e)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Law and Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-law-and-practice-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ in November 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delivered as two\, three h our workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both o f the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by de mocratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to thos e who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few ye ars’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practic e module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their resea rch for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the de legates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual w orkshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary present ations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to le arn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the s ervice at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas . He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 21 Novembe
r 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 28 Nov
ember 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 21 Novembe r course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on th is course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.
\nT o book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Govern ment/80297
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58477@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80328 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops h eld virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The targe t audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service team s and those with a few years experience.\nThe content is also linked to Mo dule 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maxi mise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will seek to:\n\nExplore and better und erstand the differences between the roles and responsibilities of elected members and officers.\nExamine the legal\, constitutional and procedural f ramework regulating the conduct of members and officers.\nEnhance your und erstanding of the political environment around you.\nDevelop your knowledg e and skills of how to operate effectively in a political environment.\n\n The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smalle r group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across t he country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Coun cil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide varie ty of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Mic hael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant peri ods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overvi ew and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the El ected Mayor.\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Representat ive for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In Democrat ic Services Knowledge.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One – Thursday 16 November 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nWorkshop Two – Wednesday 22 November 2023\, 09:30-12: 30\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16 Nov course date to be able to attend both worksho ps.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course \nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADS O reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be al located a learner place.\nHow to book a place \nBookings will open on 1st August 2023\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the li nk below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps:/ /www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80328 \nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all book ings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order i s required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applic able)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov. uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-working-in-a-political-environment- 4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\,3 hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Se rvices Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. Th e target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic servi ce teams and those with a few years experience.
\nThe content is als o linked to Module 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this mod ule.
\nT he course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will seek to:
\nThe workshops will include plenar y presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delega tes to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Michael Robson. Michael has worked in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Coun cil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide varie ty of democratic functions\, including a period as a scrutiny officer. Mic hael’s current responsibilities include planning and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant peri ods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overvi ew and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the El ected Mayor.
\nMichael serves on the ADSO Board as the Regional Repr esentative for the North East. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qu alified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate In D emocratic Services Knowledge.
\nWorkshop One – Thursday 16 November 2023\, 09:30-12:
30
\nWorkshop Two – Wednesday 22 November 2023\, 09:
30-12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16 Nov course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adso training@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place .
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and cond itions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.em councils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Working-in-a-Political-Environment/80328
\nBooking requirements
\nPl ease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58479@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/8029 7 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pract ice of Local Government’ in November 2023 via Zoom. The course will be de livered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be r equired to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understan ding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practica l application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ expe rience.\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this mod ule.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtu ally. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an under standing of the statutory position of local government and the main pieces of legislation governing its operation and constitutional arrangements.\n Examine the practical application of this legal framework to the aspects o f a council’s operation that impact most directly on the democratic servic es function\, including:\n\nGovernance arrangements and decision-making un der executive arrangements or a committee system\;\nPolitical proportional ity rules\;\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrang ements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transpa rency and ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary pre sentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates t o learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtual work shops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical exp erience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutiona l advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Return ing Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deli vering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the AD SO Diploma.\nDates and times\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 21 November 2023\, 9:3 0 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 28 November 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30\nDelegate s are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need t o book on the 21 November course date to be able to attend both workshops. \nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nN on-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nADSO r eserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on de mand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be alloc ated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nBookings will open on 1st Augu st 2023.\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www .emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government/80297\nB ooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all booking s. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is r equired.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicabl e)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. \n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Law and Practice URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-law-and-practice-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ in November 2023 via Zoom. The course will be delivered as two\, three h our workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend both o f the virtual workshops.
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by de mocratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to thos e who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few ye ars’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practic e module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their resea rch for this module.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the de legates’ learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual w orkshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary present ations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to le arn with delegates from across the country.
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by John Williams. John has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the s ervice at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
\nJohn now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas . He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.
\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 21 Novembe
r 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 28 Nov
ember 2023\, 9:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 21 Novembe r course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nADSO reserve up to two places on th is course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.
\nT o book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Govern ment/80297
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59939@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zo om on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops .\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framew ork within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The cou rse content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democ ratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 ye ars experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)\nThe content is also li nked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Struc tures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will he lp learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be d elivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how decisions are made and report ed and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nConstit utional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motion s and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sen se of how accountability and good governance works in local government\, h ow Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny. \nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and w hat this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrain ers\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council \nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been th e Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 ye ars. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governan ce for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qual ifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and ti me\nWorkshop One: Thursday 30th November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Tw o: Monday 11th December 2023 \, 09:30 – 12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditions for booking ca n be found here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members wor king towards the Certificate or Diploma.\nHow to book a place\nBookings wi ll open on 1st August 2023.\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the work shop on 30th November to be able to attend both workshops and attendance i s required at both sessions.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Meet ings-Procedures-/80620\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy o f the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Member ship number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotr aining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Meetin gs-Procedures-/80620 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-meetings-procedures-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is delig hted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedur es’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
\nAudien
ce
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers wh
o wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance
framework within which councils operate and the practical application of t
his to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. T
he course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to
democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months t
o 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
The conte nt is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\n
\nThe course will be de
livered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studie s and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates f rom across the country.
\nTrainers
\nL
ennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner havin
g been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the p
ast 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its
governance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through
the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
Date and time
\nWorkshop One:
Thursday 30th November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWork
shop Two: Monday 11th December 2023 \, 09:30 – 12:30
p>\n
Cost
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here. This course is not part of the of fer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma.
\nHow to book a place
Bookings will open on 1st August 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Pleas e note that you only need to book the workshop on 30th November to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both se ssions.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Meetings-Proc edures-/80620
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61933@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Fiona Rae / Maria Burton\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-inf ormation/ DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please contact Fiona Rae (frae@lambeth.g ov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk) DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T160000 LOCATION:Islington Town Hall SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
For more info rmation\, please contact Fiona Rae (f rae@lambeth.gov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58480@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-DSO---An-Introduction/80299 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, vir tual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specificall y designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course is aimed at those in the first eight weeks of start ing.\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3 hour workshop.\nAudience – This course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to devel op their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never wor ked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themse lves.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virt ually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a loca l Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Coun cil and what services they provide\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense o f how accountability works in local government\, how Councils and Councill ors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered the imp act of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Council. \n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and sm aller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acro ss the country.\nLearner requirements\nYou will be required to watch a sho rt video and reflect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experien ced in preparation for some of the activities.\nDate and time\nTuesday 5 D ecember 2023\, 09:30-12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 + VAT per perso n to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £80 + VAT per person to att end the course\n\nADSO learners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma\nHow to book a pla ce\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.\nPlease book a place using the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps ://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO—An-Introduction/80299\nB ooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all booking s. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is r equired.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicabl e)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231205T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a DSO – an introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-dso-an-introduction-12/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specifically designed for those tak ing their first steps into the world of Democratic Services- this course i s aimed at those in the first eight weeks of starting.
\nThis is a q uick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you t he chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delive red as a single 3 hour workshop.
\nAudience – This course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish t o develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have ne ver worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient themselves.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the work shop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentat ions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lear n with delegates from across the country.
\nYou will be required to watch a short video and re flect on some of the ‘jargon’ you may have already experienced in preparat ion for some of the activities.
\nTuesday 5 December 2023\, 09:30-12:30
\nCost
\nADSO learners – This course is not pa rt of the offer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma
\nBookings w ill open on 1st August 2023.
\nPlease book a place using th e link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Becoming-a-DSO—An -Introduction/80299
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.< /p>\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60010@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-/80626 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. \nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodol ogy of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The c ontent is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be deli vered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. \nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legislati on underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understanding of the rol es and principles of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put togethe r a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsi der the principles of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plena ry presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling deleg ates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtua l workshops will be led by Peter Foulsham.\nPeter is the Democratic Servic es and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life P eter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assist ed ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.\nDate and time\nWorkshop O ne: Wednesday 6th December 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 1 3th December 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both w orkshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 20 Sept course da te to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT pe r person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this cou rse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@em councils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.\nTo book a place please us e the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny-/80626\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy o f the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Member ship number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotr aining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-1-overview-and-scrutiny-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudienc e
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers wh o wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and m ethodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those wh o need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the bas ics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups . The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it wil l help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow t he course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has b een broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies a nd smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Peter Foulsham.
\nPeter is the Democratic S ervices and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fif teen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working l ife Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has a ssisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is al so an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 6th Dec
ember 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday
13th December 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to atte nd both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 20 Sept course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish t o be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings will open on 1s t August 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the onli ne booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking ca n be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny-/80626
\nBooking requirements p>\n
Please send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60827@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk\; https://attendee.gotoweb inar.com/register/321694445696451160 DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide you with an introduction to community power in public services\, including:\n\nWhat community power is\nThe thr ee routes to community power\nWhat community power means for decision-maki ng and community participation\nCouncillors and community power\nReflectio ns on community power for Democratic Services Officers.\n\nWe will talk ab out how and why councils have adopted this way of working\, as well as sha ring some case study examples to bring it to life and give a general intro duction to New Local and our network.\nThe presentation is particularly re levant to Democratic Service Officers but could also be of interest to oth er officers in councils who are keen to learn more about community power. \nBy the end of the session\, you should be able to:\n\nUnderstand what co mmunity power is\nUnderstand how community power is being put into practic e in councils and what this means for council decision-making and communit y participation\nHave some useful takeaways to consider for the future for those in Democratic Services roles.\n\nOur speakers are Stephanie Riches\ , Senior Network Officer and Grace Pollard\, Head of Public Services Polic y from New Local\, an independent think tank and network of councils with a mission to transform public services and unlock community power.\nOur we binar is sponsored by Politis Consulting (https://politisconsulting.co.uk/ )\, a citizen-centric research and advice consultancy specialising in loca l government. Backed by PhD-qualified experts\, Politis seamlessly blend a cademic rigour with practical experience to empower local Councils.\nFrom bespoke research to expert advice services\, Politis empowers local govern ment officers with innovative ideas and practical solutions. Our governanc e support ensures timely issue resolution\, often preventing escalation in to formal complaints. Our mediation work with smaller Councils means we ar e frequently the Monitoring Officer’s best friend.\nPolitis excels in proj ect management\, including income-generating initiatives\, capital schemes \, community-led programmes\, and service delivery enhancements. We also s erve as a critical friend for corporate planning\, a crucial yet often ove rlooked priority for local councils.\nIn times of transition\, our locum s ervices provide temporary support while you recruit full-time officers. Po litis thrives in the complex landscape of local government\, where academi c excellence meets real-world expertise\, driving success in your Council. \nOh\, and we have a podcast called “Standing Orders”\, which is mildly mo re entertaining than the introduction above.\nhttps://politisconsulting.co .uk/\nTo book\, click on the following link: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebina r.com/register/321694445696451160\nPlease note that you will need to be ab le to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has no t been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobile. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T120000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – An Introduction to Community Power URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-the-community-power-agenda/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2020/06/Polit is-logo-BB-300x134.png\;206\;92\,medium\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/upload s/2020/06/Politis-logo-BB-300x134.png\;206\;92\,large\;https://www.adso.co .uk/app/uploads/2020/06/Politis-logo-BB-300x134.png\;206\;92\,full\;https: //www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2020/06/Politis-logo-BB-300x134.png\;206\;92 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis webinar will provide you with an introduction to community power in public service s\, including:
\nWe will talk about how and why councils have adopted this way of working\, as well as sharing some case study examples to brin g it to life and give a general introduction to New Local and our network.
\nThe presentation is particularly relevant to Democratic Service O fficers but could also be of interest to other officers in councils who ar e keen to learn more about community power.
\nBy the end of the sess ion\, you should be able to:
\nOur speakers ar e Stephanie Riches\, Senior Network Officer and Grace Pollard\, Head of Pu blic Services Policy from New Local\, an independent think tank and networ k of councils with a mission to transform public services and unlock commu nity power.
\nOur webinar is sponsored by Politis Consulting (https://politisconsulting.co.uk/) \, a citizen-centric research and advice consultancy specialising in local government. Backed by PhD-qualified experts\, Politis seamlessly blend ac ademic rigour with practical experience to empower local Councils.
\nFrom bespoke research to expert advice services\, Politis empowers local government officers with innovative ideas and practical solutions. Our gov ernance support ensures timely issue resolution\, often preventing escalat ion into formal complaints. Our mediation work with smaller Councils means we are frequently the Monitoring Officer’s best friend.
\nPolitis e xcels in project management\, including income-generating initiatives\, ca pital schemes\, community-led programmes\, and service delivery enhancemen ts. We also serve as a critical friend for corporate planning\, a crucial yet often overlooked priority for local councils.
\nIn times of tran sition\, our locum services provide temporary support while you recruit fu ll-time officers. Politis thrives in the complex landscape of local govern ment\, where academic excellence meets real-world expertise\, driving succ ess in your Council.
\nOh\, and we have a podcast called “Standing O rders”\, which is mildly more entertaining than the introduction above.
\nhttps://politisconsulting .co.uk/
\nTo book\, click on the following link:
\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/321694445696451160 p>\n
Please note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you wi ll need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Ot herwise\, you can log on from your mobile.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-59940@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO is delighted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zo om on ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops .\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framew ork within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The cou rse content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democ ratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months to 3 ye ars experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)\nThe content is also li nked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Struc tures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will he lp learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be d elivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how decisions are made and report ed and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nConstit utional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motion s and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sen se of how accountability and good governance works in local government\, h ow Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny. \nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and w hat this means for you as an officer of the Council.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrain ers\nLennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council \nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been th e Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 ye ars. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governan ce for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qual ifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nDate and ti me\nWorkshop One: Thursday 30th November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Tw o: Monday 11th December 2023 \, 09:30 – 12:30\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditions for booking ca n be found here. This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members wor king towards the Certificate or Diploma.\nHow to book a place\nBookings wi ll open on 1st August 2023.\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Please note that you only need to book the work shop on 30th November to be able to attend both workshops and attendance i s required at both sessions.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Meet ings-Procedures-/80620\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy o f the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Member ship number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotr aining@emcouncils.gov.uk.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom @ https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO---Meetin gs-Procedures-/80620 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-meetings-procedures-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is delig hted to announce dates for a virtual course via Zoom on ‘Meetings Procedur es’. It will be delivered as two 3 hour workshops.
\nAudien
ce
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers wh
o wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance
framework within which councils operate and the practical application of t
his to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. T
he course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to
democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience (6 months t
o 3 years experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
The conte nt is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\n
\nThe course will be de
livered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studie s and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates f rom across the country.
\nTrainers
\nL
ennox Beattie\, Executive and Regulatory Manager\, Blackpool Council
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner havin
g been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the p
ast 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its
governance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through
the qualifications\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.
Date and time
\nWorkshop One:
Thursday 30th November 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWork
shop Two: Monday 11th December 2023 \, 09:30 – 12:30
p>\n
Cost
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here. This course is not part of the of fer to ADSO members working towards the Certificate or Diploma.
\nHow to book a place
Bookings will open on 1st August 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Pleas e note that you only need to book the workshop on 30th November to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both se ssions.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/adso/ADSO—Meetings-Proc edures-/80620
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-60012@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-/80626 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. \nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodol ogy of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The c ontent is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be deli vered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. \nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legislati on underpinning overview and scrutiny\nProvide an understanding of the rol es and principles of good scrutiny\nExplore ideas about how to put togethe r a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review\nConsi der the principles of good questioning\n\nThe workshops will include plena ry presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling deleg ates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainer\nThe virtua l workshops will be led by Peter Foulsham.\nPeter is the Democratic Servic es and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life P eter has always been involved in training and development\, and has assist ed ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.\nDate and time\nWorkshop O ne: Wednesday 6th December 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 1 3th December 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30\nDelegates are required to attend both w orkshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 20 Sept course da te to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT pe r person to attend the course\n\nADSO reserve up to two places on this cou rse for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@em councils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nBookings will open on 1st August 2023.\nTo book a place please us e the online booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny-/80626\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy o f the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Member ship number (if applicable)\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotr aining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T123000 LOCATION:Online via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Part 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/part-2-overview-and-scrutiny-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, three hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudienc e
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers wh o wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and m ethodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those wh o need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the bas ics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups . The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it wil l help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow t he course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has b een broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies a nd smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainer
\nThe virtual workshops will be led by Peter Foulsham.
\nPeter is the Democratic S ervices and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fif teen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working l ife Peter has always been involved in training and development\, and has a ssisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is al so an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 6th Dec
ember 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday
13th December 2023\, 09:30 – 12:30
Delegates are required to atte nd both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 20 Sept course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nADSO reserve up to two places on this course for an ADSO learner depending on demand – please email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish t o be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings will open on 1s t August 2023.
\nTo book a place please use the onli ne booking form via the link below. The Terms and conditions of booking ca n be found here.
\nhttps://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO—Overvi ew-and-Scrutiny-/80626
\nBooking requirements p>\n
Please send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62025@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:James McLaughlin\; James_McLaughlin@sandwell.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:Please contact the Chair of the group\, James McLaughlin\, if y ou are an MO/DMO who would like to join the group by emailing James_McLaug hlin@sandwell.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T133000 LOCATION:via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Monitoring Officer/Deputy Monitoring Officer group meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/monitoring-officer-deputy-monitoring-offic er-group-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t the Chair of the group\, James McLaughlin\, if you are an MO/DMO who wou ld like to join the group by emailing James_McLaughlin@sandwell.gov.uk
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58360@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Mark Towers\; mark.towers@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231215T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231215T123000 LOCATION:London Councils SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-15/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62063@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80911 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Jus t a Minute will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Dele gates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. \nAudienc e\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required t o take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are re latively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ exper ience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered vir tually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary pr esentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to pr ovide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute \, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn aw areness of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetin gs\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and cas e studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need t o bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing m edium!\nTrainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke\nIan has over 30 y ears’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Ca binet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Ex ecutive arrangements.\nVicky is currently the Committee Services Manager a t London Borough of Camden and has been a DSO in London for almost 30 year s and for the last 7 years has been the Committee Services Manager in Camd en\, managing a small team servicing Council\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non- executive committees\, along with a range of other bodies such as school a ppeals panels and tenants’ consultative committees. Throughout her career \, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, national and regional elections and currently serves as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency area. Vicky has been an active A DSO Member from its inception and is an assessor for the Certificate in De mocratic Services Knowledge.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 17 Ja nuary 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25th January 2024. 9.3 0am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 17th Jan course date to be able to attend b oth workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the co urse\n\nHow to book a place \nTo book a place please use the online bookin g form via the link below.\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found h ere.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase ord er is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if ap plicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-just-a-minute/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be deliv ered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be re quired to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be deli vered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximis e the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two vi rtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with deleg ates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you wi th the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including :
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\ , or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke
\nIan has over 30 year s’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in sen ior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as he ad of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabin et and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Execu tive arrangements.
\nVicky is currently the Committee Services Manag er at London Borough of Camden and has been a DSO in London for almost 30 years and for the last 7 years has been the Committee Services Manager in Camden\, managing a small team servicing Council\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non-executive committees\, along with a range of other bodies such as scho ol appeals panels and tenants’ consultative committees. Throughout her ca reer\, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, nati onal and regional elections and currently serves as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency area. Vicky has been an acti ve ADSO Member from its inception and is an assessor for the Certificate i n Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 17 January 2024\, 9.30am-12
.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25th Janua
ry 2024. 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both work shops. Please note that you only need to book on 17th Jan cour se date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nHow to book a place
\nTo boo k a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nT erms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62323@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T120000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-14/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62070@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures-/80912 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It w ill be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Se rvices Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the leg al and governance framework within which councils operate and the practica l application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ expe rience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide. )\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Prac tice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and A DSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how dec isions are made and reported and your role in supporting this\, both in an d out of meetings\nConstitutional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motions and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sense of how accountability and good governance wor ks in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Counc il.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive an d Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has be en responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that pe riod. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, w hich includes both the certificate and diploma.\nIan is a solicitor who ha s worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is p resently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.\nDate and time\nWor kshop One: Monday 22nd January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Wednes day 31st January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditions for booking can be fo und here. \nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online bo oking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you only need to book the workshop on 22nd Jan to be able to attend both workshops and attendance i s required at both sessions.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order num ber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hard copy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will recei ve a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email add ress will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n \nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-meetings-procedures/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops .
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democr atic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the p ractical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by demo cratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few year s’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Cer tificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary p resentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsib le for support to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lenno x is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which include s both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan is a solicitor who has wor ked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presen tly Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worke d seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the A ssociation of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Monday 22nd January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop
Two: Wednesday 31st January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nTerms and conditions for b ooking can be found here.
\nH ow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease note that you only need to book the workshop on 22nd Jan to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nBoo king requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62113@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Webinar CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk\; https://attendee.gotoweb inar.com/register/6970755721753528160 DESCRIPTION:Democracy Club provides some of the most comprehensive election data in the UK. Their digital tools make election information more access ible\, user-friendly and readily available online\, enhancing the democrat ic process and boosting voter engagement.\nThis webinar will explore why D emocracy Club thought these services were needed in the first place\, how they went about delivering them\, and how they have worked with the electo ral administration community along the way. The session will be particular ly suitable for Electoral and Democratic Services Officers\, councillors\, or anyone working at a council.\nDemocracy Club are a not-for-profit Comm unity Interest Company\, powered by an incredible community of volunteers. Working in partnership with the Electoral Commission\, councils and many other organisations\, they build services that get people voting during na tional and local elections.\nWith their services becoming more widely adop ted\, they are starting to think about what they can do beyond elections. The wider aims are to make it easier for people to engage with their democ racy and they consider local government as a key starting point. Local g overnments might be the most important layer of the state for people to un derstand: they hold lots of power\, councillors are more accessible than M Ps and the decisions made have direct effects on people’s lives.\nDemocrac y Club are very early along in this journey\, so would like to open up the conversation to ADSO members to talk about the challenges and opportuniti es there are to apply their approach to democracy on the day after polling day.\nOur speaker is Sym Roe who founded Democracy Club in mid-2014 and h as since been co-director and CEO. He now heads up all technical and deliv ery operations.\nThe webinar is sponsored by FCS Software Solutions Ltd ht tps://fcssoftware.co.uk/\, specialists in the development of cloud-based solutions for the Democratic Services sector.\nElectionsPro is a cloud-bas ed solution that delivers IER\, the annual canvass\, elections\, and refer endums. The solution also includes a cloud-based scanning app\, an electio n staffing portal\, a count results and display module\, automated NLPG in tegration\, automated local data matching\, an automated data governance t ool (to support GDPR compliance)\, and Gov.Notify\, email\, and SMS integr ation as standard.\nFCS also provide additional electoral services such as the mobile canvass application (CanvassPro) and a fully integrated online \, phone and SMS canvass response service.\nAppealsPro is the UK’s leading school admission appeals software solution\, and in 2024 FCS will be laun ching ComplaintsPro as part of its case management solution\, and are cont inuing to work with local authorities in the development and trialling of our committee management solution\, CommitteesPro.\nTo register\, click on the following link: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/69707557 21753528160\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are logging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobile.\n DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T130000 LOCATION:via GoToWebinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar: Beyond elections – applying Democracy Club’s approach to the rest of democracy URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-beyond-elections-applying-dem ocracy-clubs-approach-to-the-rest-of-democracy/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/09/FCS-S oftware-Solutions-logo-300x80.png\;300\;80\,medium\;https://www.adso.co.uk /app/uploads/2023/09/FCS-Software-Solutions-logo-300x80.png\;300\;80\,larg e\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/09/FCS-Software-Solutions-logo- 300x80.png\;300\;80\,full\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/09/FCS- Software-Solutions-logo-300x80.png\;300\;80 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDemocracy Club provides some of the most co mprehensive election data in the UK. Their digital tools make election inf ormation more accessible\, user-friendly and readily available online\, en hancing the democratic process and boosting voter engagement.
\nThis webinar will explore why Democracy Club thought these services were neede d in the first place\, how they went about delivering them\, and how they have worked with the electoral administration community along the way. The session will be particularly suitable for Electoral and Democratic Servic es Officers\, councillors\, or anyone working at a council.
\nDemocr acy Club are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company\, powered by an i ncredible community of volunteers. Working in partnership with the Elector al Commission\, councils and many other organisations\, they build service s that get people voting during national and local elections.
\nWith their services becoming more widely adopted\, they are starting to think about what they can do beyond elections. The wider aims are to make it eas ier for people to engage with their democracy and they consider local gove rnment as a key starting point. Local governments might be the most impo rtant layer of the state for people to understand: they hold lots of power \, councillors are more accessible than MPs and the decisions made have di rect effects on people’s lives.
\nDemocracy Club are very early alon g in this journey\, so would like to open up the conversation to ADSO memb ers to talk about the challenges and opportunities there are to apply thei r approach to democracy on the day after polling day.
\nOur speaker is Sym Roe who founded Democracy Club in mid-2014 and has since been co-di rector and CEO. He now heads up all technical and delivery operations.
\nThe webinar is sponsored by FCS Software Solutions Ltd https://fcssoftware.co.uk/\, specialists in th e development of cloud-based solutions for the Democratic Services sector.
\nElectionsPro is a cloud-based solution that delivers IER\, the an nual canvass\, elections\, and referendums. The solution also includes a c loud-based scanning app\, an election staffing portal\, a count results an d display module\, automated NLPG integration\, automated local data match ing\, an automated data governance tool (to support GDPR compliance)\, and Gov.Notify\, email\, and SMS integration as standard.
\nFCS also pr ovide additional electoral services such as the mobile canvass application (CanvassPro) and a fully integrated online\, phone and SMS canvass respon se service.
\nAppealsPro is the UK’s leading school admission appeal s software solution\, and in 2024 FCS will be launching ComplaintsPro as p art of its case management solution\, and are continuing to work with loca l authorities in the development and trialling of our committee management solution\, CommitteesPro.
\nTo register\, click on the foll owing link:
\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/697 0755721753528160
\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are logging in from y our workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobile.
\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62064@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Just-a-Minute-/80911 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Jus t a Minute will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Dele gates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. \nAudienc e\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required t o take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are re latively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ exper ience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered vir tually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary pr esentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to pr ovide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute \, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn aw areness of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetin gs\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and cas e studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need t o bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing m edium!\nTrainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke\nIan has over 30 y ears’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Ca binet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Ex ecutive arrangements.\nVicky is currently the Committee Services Manager a t London Borough of Camden and has been a DSO in London for almost 30 year s and for the last 7 years has been the Committee Services Manager in Camd en\, managing a small team servicing Council\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non- executive committees\, along with a range of other bodies such as school a ppeals panels and tenants’ consultative committees. Throughout her career \, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, national and regional elections and currently serves as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency area. Vicky has been an active A DSO Member from its inception and is an assessor for the Certificate in De mocratic Services Knowledge.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 17 Ja nuary 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25th January 2024. 9.3 0am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 17th Jan course date to be able to attend b oth workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the co urse\n\nHow to book a place \nTo book a place please use the online bookin g form via the link below.\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found h ere.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase ord er is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if ap plicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-just-a-minute/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
ADSO is hosti ng the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be deliv ered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be re quired to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be deli vered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximis e the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two vi rtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with deleg ates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you wi th the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including :
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\ , or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke
\nIan has over 30 year s’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in sen ior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as he ad of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabin et and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Execu tive arrangements.
\nVicky is currently the Committee Services Manag er at London Borough of Camden and has been a DSO in London for almost 30 years and for the last 7 years has been the Committee Services Manager in Camden\, managing a small team servicing Council\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non-executive committees\, along with a range of other bodies such as scho ol appeals panels and tenants’ consultative committees. Throughout her ca reer\, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, nati onal and regional elections and currently serves as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency area. Vicky has been an acti ve ADSO Member from its inception and is an assessor for the Certificate i n Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 17 January 2024\, 9.30am-12
.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25th Janua
ry 2024. 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both work shops. Please note that you only need to book on 17th Jan cour se date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nHow to book a place
\nTo boo k a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nT erms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62076@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-/80913 DESCRIPTION:Please try to re-book this as it was noted as full on EMC websi te in error\nADSO is hosting a virtual it’s highly popular course ‘Overvie w and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and me thodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basi cs to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will b e delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the dele gates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual work shops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant leg islation underpinning overview and scrutiny.\nProvide an understanding of the roles and principles of good scrutiny.\nExplore ideas about how to put together a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny revie w.\nExplore ideas for measuring effectiveness.\n\nThe workshops will inclu de plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabli ng delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainers – Tracy Tiff & Peter Foulsham\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 19 95\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tr acy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants C ouncil in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre C ouncil\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrut iny Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development througho ut his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past ei ght or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local D emocracy.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 30th January 2024\, 9.30am -12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 6th February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelega tes are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 Jan course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nC ost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon- ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nPlease em ail adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner p lace.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase or der is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if a pplicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite fo r the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-overview-and-scrutiny/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease try to re-book this as it was noted as fu ll on EMC website in error
\nADSO is hosting a virtu al it’s highly popular course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be requi red to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodo logy of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the cou rse will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtua lly\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been br oken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and s maller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acr oss the country.
\nTrainers – Tracy Tiff & Peter Foulsham
\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained val uable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2 021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Council in Apri l 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council \, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Of ficer. Peter has been involved in training and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eight or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democra cy.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
strong> Tuesday 30th January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Pl ease note that you only need to book on the 30 Jan course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email a dsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner pl ace.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The terms and condi tions of booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62071@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Meetings-Procedures-/80912 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It w ill be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Se rvices Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the leg al and governance framework within which councils operate and the practica l application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ expe rience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide. )\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Prac tice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and A DSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how dec isions are made and reported and your role in supporting this\, both in an d out of meetings\nConstitutional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motions and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sense of how accountability and good governance wor ks in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Counc il.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive an d Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has be en responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that pe riod. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, w hich includes both the certificate and diploma.\nIan is a solicitor who ha s worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is p resently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.\nDate and time\nWor kshop One: Monday 22nd January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Wednes day 31st January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditions for booking can be fo und here. \nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online bo oking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you only need to book the workshop on 22nd Jan to be able to attend both workshops and attendance i s required at both sessions.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order num ber is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hard copy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will recei ve a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email add ress will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n \nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240131T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240131T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-meetings-procedures/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops .
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democr atic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the p ractical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by demo cratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few year s’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Cer tificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary p resentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsib le for support to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lenno x is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which include s both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan is a solicitor who has wor ked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presen tly Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worke d seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the A ssociation of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Monday 22nd January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop
Two: Wednesday 31st January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nTerms and conditions for b ooking can be found here.
\nH ow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease note that you only need to book the workshop on 22nd Jan to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nBoo king requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62083@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government-/809 14 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pract ice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual t hree-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework withi n which councils and combined authorities operate and the practical applic ation of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativ ely new to democratic services and to officers with a few years’ experienc e.\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help learners with their research for this modu le.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtua lly via Zoom. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course h as been divided into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the statutory position of local and combined authorit ies and the main pieces of legislation governing their operation and const itutional arrangements.\nExamine the practical application of this legal f ramework to the aspects of an authorities’ operation that impact most dire ctly on the democratic services function\, including:\n\nGovernance arrang ements and decision-making under executive arrangements\, elected mayor or leader and cabinet or a committee system.\nPolitical proportionality rule s.\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparency and ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentation s\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn w ith colleagues from across the country.\nTrainers – John Williams and Trac y Couper\nJohn has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of dem ocratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Moni toring Officer. John now works as a consultant in democratic and electora l services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.\nTracy Couper h as been Democratic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Counci l since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer since 2015. This is her 36th y ear in Democratic Services and previously she has held senior roles at Bed fordshire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Counci l during the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and starte d her career at Huntingdonshire District Council. She has been Clerk to t he Fire Authority whilst at Bedfordshire and more recently involved in the establishment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. \nDates and times\nWorkshop One: Thursday 1st February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30 pm\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 8th February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates a re required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to b ook on 1st Feb course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nA DSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Mem ber rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditi ons for booking can be found here.\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nT o book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nBoo king requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is req uired.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable) \nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the work shop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all parti cipants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above informati on to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-law-and-practice-of-local-gover nment/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ . The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Servi ces Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framewor k within which councils and combined authorities operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic s ervices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and to officers with a few years’ ex perience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice modul e of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom. To maximise th e delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virt ual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with coll eagues from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Williams a
nd Tracy Couper
\nJohn has over 30 years’ practical experien
ce in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional adv
ice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of C
roydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning O
fficer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John now works as a consultant in d
emocratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deliverin
g training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Di
ploma.
Tracy Couper has been Democratic Services Manager at East C ambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer si nce 2015. This is her 36th year in Democratic Services and pre viously she has held senior roles at Bedfordshire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council during the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her career at Huntingdonshire Di strict Council. She has been Clerk to the Fire Authority whilst at Bedfor dshire and more recently involved in the establishment of the Cambridgeshi re and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 1st Febr
uary 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday
8th February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates ar e required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to bo ok on 1st Feb course date to be able to attend both workshops.< /strong>
\nCost
\nTerms and cond itions for booking can be found here.
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.u k if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online book ing form via the link below.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62232@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Mel Harris\; Mel.Harris@wychavon.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:Please contact Mel Harris Mel.Harris@wychavon.gov.uk or Matt Be rry mattberry@cannockchasedc.gov.uk for more information. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T120000 LOCATION:Remotely via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:West Midlands regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/west-midlands-regional-meeting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t Mel Harris Mel.Harris@wychav on.gov.uk or Matt Berry mattberry@cannockchasedc.gov.uk for more information.
\n< /HTML> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61362@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson\; Michael.Robson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:Please contact either Michael Robson Michael.Robson@northoftyne -ca.gov.uk or Shauna Healey shaunahealey@merseyfire.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T120000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t either Michael Robson Michael.Robson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk or Shauna Healey shaunah ealey@merseyfire.gov.uk
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61934@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Fiona Rae / Maria Burton\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-inf ormation/ DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please contact Fiona Rae (frae@lambeth.g ov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk) DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T130000 LOCATION:Camden Town Hall SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor more info rmation\, please contact Fiona Rae (f rae@lambeth.gov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62077@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Overview-and-Scrutiny-/80913 DESCRIPTION:Please try to re-book this as it was noted as full on EMC websi te in error\nADSO is hosting a virtual it’s highly popular course ‘Overvie w and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual work shops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and me thodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basi cs to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will b e delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the dele gates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual work shops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant leg islation underpinning overview and scrutiny.\nProvide an understanding of the roles and principles of good scrutiny.\nExplore ideas about how to put together a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny revie w.\nExplore ideas for measuring effectiveness.\n\nThe workshops will inclu de plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabli ng delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainers – Tracy Tiff & Peter Foulsham\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 19 95\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tr acy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants C ouncil in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre C ouncil\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrut iny Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development througho ut his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past ei ght or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local D emocracy.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 30th January 2024\, 9.30am -12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 6th February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelega tes are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on the 30 Jan course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nC ost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon- ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nPlease em ail adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner p lace.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase or der is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if a pplicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite fo r the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-overview-and-scrutiny/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease try to re-book this as it was noted as fu ll on EMC website in error
\nADSO is hosting a virtu al it’s highly popular course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be requi red to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and methodo logy of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the cou rse will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtua lly\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been br oken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and s maller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from acr oss the country.
\nTrainers – Tracy Tiff & Peter Foulsham
\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained val uable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2 021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Council in Apri l 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Services.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council \, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Of ficer. Peter has been involved in training and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eight or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democra cy.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One:
strong> Tuesday 30th January 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\n
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Pl ease note that you only need to book on the 30 Jan course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email a dsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner pl ace.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The terms and condi tions of booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62084@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Law-and-Practice-of-Local-Government-/809 14 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pract ice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual t hree-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework withi n which councils and combined authorities operate and the practical applic ation of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativ ely new to democratic services and to officers with a few years’ experienc e.\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help learners with their research for this modu le.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtua lly via Zoom. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course h as been divided into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the statutory position of local and combined authorit ies and the main pieces of legislation governing their operation and const itutional arrangements.\nExamine the practical application of this legal f ramework to the aspects of an authorities’ operation that impact most dire ctly on the democratic services function\, including:\n\nGovernance arrang ements and decision-making under executive arrangements\, elected mayor or leader and cabinet or a committee system.\nPolitical proportionality rule s.\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparency and ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentation s\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn w ith colleagues from across the country.\nTrainers – John Williams and Trac y Couper\nJohn has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of dem ocratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Moni toring Officer. John now works as a consultant in democratic and electora l services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.\nTracy Couper h as been Democratic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Counci l since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer since 2015. This is her 36th y ear in Democratic Services and previously she has held senior roles at Bed fordshire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Counci l during the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and starte d her career at Huntingdonshire District Council. She has been Clerk to t he Fire Authority whilst at Bedfordshire and more recently involved in the establishment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. \nDates and times\nWorkshop One: Thursday 1st February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30 pm\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 8th February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates a re required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to b ook on 1st Feb course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nA DSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Mem ber rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditi ons for booking can be found here.\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nT o book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nBoo king requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is req uired.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable) \nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the work shop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all parti cipants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above informati on to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-law-and-practice-of-local-gover nment/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ . The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Servi ces Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framewor k within which councils and combined authorities operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic s ervices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and to officers with a few years’ ex perience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice modul e of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom. To maximise th e delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virt ual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with coll eagues from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Williams a
nd Tracy Couper
\nJohn has over 30 years’ practical experien
ce in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional adv
ice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of C
roydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning O
fficer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John now works as a consultant in d
emocratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deliverin
g training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Di
ploma.
Tracy Couper has been Democratic Services Manager at East C ambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer si nce 2015. This is her 36th year in Democratic Services and pre viously she has held senior roles at Bedfordshire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council during the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her career at Huntingdonshire Di strict Council. She has been Clerk to the Fire Authority whilst at Bedfor dshire and more recently involved in the establishment of the Cambridgeshi re and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 1st Febr
uary 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday
8th February 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates ar e required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to bo ok on 1st Feb course date to be able to attend both workshops.< /strong>
\nCost
\nTerms and cond itions for booking can be found here.
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.u k if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online book ing form via the link below.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-58361@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Mark Towers\; mark.towers@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION:ADSO members can view the agenda\, papers and link to join the meeting here DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T170000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO AGM URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-agm-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO members can view the agenda\, papers and link to join the meeting here
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62026@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:James McLaughlin\; James_McLaughlin@sandwell.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:Please contact the Chair of the group\, James McLaughlin\, if y ou are an MO/DMO who would like to join the group by emailing James_McLaug hlin@sandwell.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240216T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240216T133000 LOCATION:via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Monitoring Officer/Deputy Monitoring Officer group meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/monitoring-officer-deputy-monitoring-offic er-group-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t the Chair of the group\, James McLaughlin\, if you are an MO/DMO who wou ld like to join the group by emailing James_McLaughlin@sandwell.gov.uk
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61557@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Webinar CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk\; https://attendee.gotoweb inar.com/register/7512688509586461273 DESCRIPTION:Democratic Services have a vital role to play in terms of makin g sure councils make robust and democratically sound decisions. However\, this role as one of the guardians of the democratic process can’t be at th e expense of supporting local government to move forward and adapt to its ever challenging and changing context.\nThe webinar\, delivered by the Chi ef Executive at Adur and Worthing Councils\, Dr Catherine Howe\, will expl ore how democratic decision making and design can be harnessed as part of organisational change and the opportunity Democratic Services teams have t o support and be part of wider change in Local Government.\nThe potential impacts of opportunities of new technologies as well as some of the trends in citizen participation will be discussed as well as exploring how Democ ratic Services could reshape themselves and their skills to be part of tha t wider conversation and support change inside and outside of an organisat ion. It will also touch on some examples of the integration of democratic and deliberative approaches as well as looking at ways to kick start democ ratic innovation.\nThe webinar is particularly suitable for Senior Democra tic Service Officers and Monitoring Officers as well as participation prac titioners who want to understand more about how their work can integrate w ith democratic processes.\nThe webinar is sponsored by MVI Audio Visual (w ww.mvi-audiovisual.com)\, who provide standard software for automatic came ra control\, name displaying and voting automation in council chambers. Th eir products are widely used around Europe\, including the UK.\nTheir remo te participation product EasyConf Connect is designed for councils to live stream the council meeting\, even in hybrid scenarios. It combines remote participants and in-room participants in a unique way. All meeting metada ta\, like attendance\, speech times and voting results\, is stored as PDF and can be integrated into the councils document management system.\nTo re gister\, click on the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/r egister/7512688509586461273\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you are loggi ng in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from your mobil e. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240308T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240308T133000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – The Modern DSO URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-the-modern-dso/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/02/Webin ar-Catherine-Howe-LinkedIn-1024x535.jpg\;1024\;535\,medium\;https://www.ad so.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/02/Webinar-Catherine-Howe-LinkedIn-1024x535.jpg\ ;1024\;535\,large\;https://www.adso.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/02/Webinar-Cath erine-Howe-LinkedIn-1024x535.jpg\;1024\;535\,full\;https://www.adso.co.uk/ app/uploads/2024/02/Webinar-Catherine-Howe-LinkedIn-1024x535.jpg\;1024\;53 5 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDemocratic Services have a vital role to play in terms of makin g sure councils make robust and democratically sound decisions. However\, this role as one of the guardians of the democratic process can’t be at th e expense of supporting local government to move forward and adapt to its ever challenging and changing context.
\nThe webinar\, delivered by the Chief Executive at Adur and Worthing Councils\, Dr Catherine Howe\, wi ll explore how democratic decision making and design can be harnessed as p art of organisational change and the opportunity Democratic Services teams have to support and be part of wider change in Local Government.
\nThe potential impacts of opportunities of new technologies as well as some of the trends in citizen participation will be discussed as well as explo ring how Democratic Services could reshape themselves and their skills to be part of that wider conversation and support change inside and outside o f an organisation. It will also touch on some examples of the integration of democratic and deliberative approaches as well as looking at ways to ki ck start democratic innovation.
\nThe webinar is particularly suitab le for Senior Democratic Service Officers and Monitoring Officers as well as participation practitioners who want to understand more about how their work can integrate with democratic processes.
\nThe webinar is spon sored by MVI Audio Visual (www.mv i-audiovisual.com)\, who provide standard software for automatic camer a control\, name displaying and voting automation in council chambers. The ir products are widely used around Europe\, including the UK.
\nThei r remote participation product EasyConf Connect is designed for councils to live stream the c ouncil meeting\, even in hybrid scenarios. It combines remote participants and in-room participants in a unique way. All meeting metadata\, like att endance\, speech times and voting results\, is stored as PDF and can be in tegrated into the councils document management system.
\nTo register\, click on the following link: https://attendee.gotowebi nar.com/register/7512688509586461273
\nPlease note that you will need to be able to login in to GoTo webinar in order to access the webinar. If you a re logging in from your workplace\, you will need to ensure that GoTo has not been blocked by your organisation. Otherwise\, you can log on from yo ur mobile.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62089@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO--Introduction-to-Health-Service-Governance- /80915 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction t o Health Service Governance’. This will be delivered as two\, three-hour virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend bo th workshops.\nAudience\n\nAre you currently in the NHS working at bands 5 -8?\nOr are you working in local government with health scrutiny committee s or keen to explore a career in the NHS?\nIf so\, this course will help y ou understand the key questions\, drivers and decisions driving health ser vice governance. It will also demonstrate how your local authority govern ance skills can be applied in another setting to aid career development.\n \nContent\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance includ ing:\n\nIts structure and functions\nThe law and guidance that surrounds i t\nHow leadership and culture are vital to its success\nThe roles and resp onsibilities of an NHS board\nThe difference (and similarities) between th e NHS and local government\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentat ions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lear n with other people from across the country.\nTrainers – John Thorpe & Mat thew Kane\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.\nMatthew Kane is Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governan ce Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two district councils in north Der byshire.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One – Monday 11th March 2024\, 1.30pm-4. 30pm\nWorkshop Two – Monday 18th March 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to book a place \n To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Te rms and conditions for booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n \nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the P O out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease prov ide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please no te that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@ emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T163000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-introduction-to-health-service- governance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Health Service Governa nce’. This will be delivered as two\, three-hour virtual workshops held v ia Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
Content
\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance includin g:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, cas e studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with oth er people from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Thorpe & Matthew Kane
\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democrati c Services Manager at Leicester City Council.
\nMatthew Kane is Asso ciate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two di strict councils in north Derbyshire.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One – Monday 11th March 202
4\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Monday 18th<
/sup> March 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place ple ase use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above informa tion to adsotraining@emcou ncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62095@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/-ADSO---Ethics-Standards-/80916 DESCRIPTION:ADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics an d Standards. The course will be delivered as two\, three-hour long worksh ops held virtually.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework w ithin which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course c ontent will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refr esh their knowledge on ethics and standards.\nHow the course will be deliv ered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virtual workshops .\nWorkshop 1\n\nProvide an overview of the Legal Framework\nAn overview o f the Code of Conduct\, together with some case studies\nCommittee on Stan dards in Public Life and LGA – model Code of Conduct\nWhat the law says ab out Members’ Interests\, together various case studies regarding Members’ Interests\nDispensations from the Monitoring Officer\n\nWorkshop 2\n\nProv ide a short recap of the learning from Workshop 1\nAn overview of the Stan dards Committees\nExplanation of Independent Persons and their role\nDetai ls about complaints\, Investigations and Standards Hearings\, together wit h various case studies around complaints\n\nThe workshops will include ple nary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling del egates to learn with delegates from across the country. This will also pr ovide great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details with each other for future reference and information sharing.\nTrainers – Tracy Tiff & Peter Sass\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\ , moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience an d knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council fro m 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Coun cil in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Ser vices.\nPeter Sass is the Head of Governance & Deputy Monitoring Officer. (Wandsworth) serving Richmond and Wandsworth Councils He has 35 years’ exp erience in numerous governance roles\; mainly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral registration and has worked at all tiers of local government including a parish council.\nDates and times\nWorkshop One – T uesday 12th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two – Tuesday 19th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 12th March course date to be abl e to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per per son to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wi sh to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and Conditio ns of booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your A DSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will r eceive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwis e.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-ethics-and-standards/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards. The course will be delivered as two\, three-hour long workshops held virtually.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal fra mework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to de mocratic services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standards.
\nHow t he course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virtual workshops.
\nWorkshop 1
\nWorkshop 2
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stu dies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegate s from across the country. This will also provide great opportunity for d elegates to network and share contact details with each other for future r eference and information sharing.
\nTrainers – Tracy Tiff &
Peter Sass
\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995
\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience a
nd knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Trac
y gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council fr
om 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Cou
ncil in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Se
rvices.
Peter Sass is the Head of Governance & Deputy Monitoring O fficer. (Wandsworth) serving Richmond and Wandsworth Councils He has 35 ye ars’ experience in numerous governance roles\; mainly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral registration and has worked at all tiers of local government including a parish council.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One – Tuesday 12th
sup> March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Tu
esday 19th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegate s are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need t o book on 12th March course date to be able to attend both work shops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcounc ils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the onli ne booking form via the link below. Terms and Conditions of booking can b e found here.
\nBooking requirements p>\n
ADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\, virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudi ence
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The target audien ce will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and th ose with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to Mo dule 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\n< strong>How the course will be delivered
\nThe course will b e delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe worksho ps will seek to:
\nThe workshops are designed to be interactive and include a lot of smaller group working and case studies. Participants are encouraged to take an active part in the course and to learn from the expe riences of other delegates from across the country.
\nTraine rs – Michael Robson & Rachel Basham
\nMichael has recently taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Authority\ , previously working in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Cou ncil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide vari ety of democratic functions\, including regulatory and scrutiny committees \, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electi ng its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant pe riods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its over view and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Board as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate in Democratic Services.
\nRachel has over fifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Ser vices and Leadership teams. Her current substantive post is Member Service s Manager at Surrey County Council\, although she is currently on a 12-mon th secondment at Woking Borough Council\, providing additional strategic s upport to their Leadership team. Rachel is a City and Guilds qualified adu lt trainer alongside being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in De mocratic Services and the Charter for Member Development.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One – Tuesday 12<
sup>th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Wednesday 20th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nPlease email adsotraini ng@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62499@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Rebecca Owen\; 01455 255879\; Rebecca.Owen@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T113000 LOCATION:via Microsoft Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East Midlands Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-midlands-regional-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61926@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Mark Towers\; mark.towers@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-16/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62090@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO--Introduction-to-Health-Service-Governance- /80915 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction t o Health Service Governance’. This will be delivered as two\, three-hour virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend bo th workshops.\nAudience\n\nAre you currently in the NHS working at bands 5 -8?\nOr are you working in local government with health scrutiny committee s or keen to explore a career in the NHS?\nIf so\, this course will help y ou understand the key questions\, drivers and decisions driving health ser vice governance. It will also demonstrate how your local authority govern ance skills can be applied in another setting to aid career development.\n \nContent\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance includ ing:\n\nIts structure and functions\nThe law and guidance that surrounds i t\nHow leadership and culture are vital to its success\nThe roles and resp onsibilities of an NHS board\nThe difference (and similarities) between th e NHS and local government\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentat ions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lear n with other people from across the country.\nTrainers – John Thorpe & Mat thew Kane\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.\nMatthew Kane is Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governan ce Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two district councils in north Der byshire.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One – Monday 11th March 2024\, 1.30pm-4. 30pm\nWorkshop Two – Monday 18th March 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to book a place \n To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Te rms and conditions for booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n \nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the P O out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease prov ide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please no te that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@ emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T163000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-introduction-to-health-service- governance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Health Service Governa nce’. This will be delivered as two\, three-hour virtual workshops held v ia Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
Content
\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance includin g:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, cas e studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with oth er people from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Thorpe & Matthew Kane
\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democrati c Services Manager at Leicester City Council.
\nMatthew Kane is Asso ciate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two di strict councils in north Derbyshire.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One – Monday 11th March 202
4\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Monday 18th<
/sup> March 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place ple ase use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above informa tion to adsotraining@emcou ncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62096@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/-ADSO---Ethics-Standards-/80916 DESCRIPTION:ADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics an d Standards. The course will be delivered as two\, three-hour long worksh ops held virtually.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework w ithin which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course c ontent will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refr esh their knowledge on ethics and standards.\nHow the course will be deliv ered\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virtual workshops .\nWorkshop 1\n\nProvide an overview of the Legal Framework\nAn overview o f the Code of Conduct\, together with some case studies\nCommittee on Stan dards in Public Life and LGA – model Code of Conduct\nWhat the law says ab out Members’ Interests\, together various case studies regarding Members’ Interests\nDispensations from the Monitoring Officer\n\nWorkshop 2\n\nProv ide a short recap of the learning from Workshop 1\nAn overview of the Stan dards Committees\nExplanation of Independent Persons and their role\nDetai ls about complaints\, Investigations and Standards Hearings\, together wit h various case studies around complaints\n\nThe workshops will include ple nary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling del egates to learn with delegates from across the country. This will also pr ovide great opportunity for delegates to network and share contact details with each other for future reference and information sharing.\nTrainers – Tracy Tiff & Peter Sass\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\ , moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience an d knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council fro m 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Coun cil in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Ser vices.\nPeter Sass is the Head of Governance & Deputy Monitoring Officer. (Wandsworth) serving Richmond and Wandsworth Councils He has 35 years’ exp erience in numerous governance roles\; mainly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral registration and has worked at all tiers of local government including a parish council.\nDates and times\nWorkshop One – T uesday 12th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two – Tuesday 19th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 12th March course date to be abl e to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per per son to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wi sh to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and Conditio ns of booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your A DSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will r eceive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwis e.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Ethics and Standards URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-ethics-and-standards/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO will be running an interactive\, virtual course ‘Ethics and Standards. The course will be delivered as two\, three-hour long workshops held virtually.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal fra mework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to de mocratic services and officers with a few years’ experience\, who may want to refresh their knowledge on ethics and standards.
\nHow t he course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virtual workshops.
\nWorkshop 1
\nWorkshop 2
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stu dies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegate s from across the country. This will also provide great opportunity for d elegates to network and share contact details with each other for future r eference and information sharing.
\nTrainers – Tracy Tiff &
Peter Sass
\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995
\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience a
nd knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Trac
y gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council fr
om 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Cou
ncil in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Se
rvices.
Peter Sass is the Head of Governance & Deputy Monitoring O fficer. (Wandsworth) serving Richmond and Wandsworth Councils He has 35 ye ars’ experience in numerous governance roles\; mainly Democratic/Members’ Services and elections/electoral registration and has worked at all tiers of local government including a parish council.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One – Tuesday 12th
sup> March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Tu
esday 19th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegate s are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need t o book on 12th March course date to be able to attend both work shops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcounc ils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the onli ne booking form via the link below. Terms and Conditions of booking can b e found here.
\nBooking requirements p>\n
ADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\, virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudi ence
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The target audien ce will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and th ose with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to Mo dule 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\n< strong>How the course will be delivered
\nThe course will b e delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe worksho ps will seek to:
\nThe workshops are designed to be interactive and include a lot of smaller group working and case studies. Participants are encouraged to take an active part in the course and to learn from the expe riences of other delegates from across the country.
\nTraine rs – Michael Robson & Rachel Basham
\nMichael has recently taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Authority\ , previously working in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Cou ncil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide vari ety of democratic functions\, including regulatory and scrutiny committees \, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electi ng its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant pe riods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its over view and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Board as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate in Democratic Services.
\nRachel has over fifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Ser vices and Leadership teams. Her current substantive post is Member Service s Manager at Surrey County Council\, although she is currently on a 12-mon th secondment at Woking Borough Council\, providing additional strategic s upport to their Leadership team. Rachel is a City and Guilds qualified adu lt trainer alongside being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in De mocratic Services and the Charter for Member Development.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One – Tuesday 12<
sup>th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Wednesday 20th March 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nPlease email adsotraini ng@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-63017@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Georgia Latham/Rachel Gibbons DESCRIPTION:Please contact Georgia Latham (Georgia.latham@stockport.gov.uk) or Rachel Gibbons (RachelGibbons@wigan.gov.uk) for more information DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240322T120000 LOCATION:MS Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:North West Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/north-west-regional-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t Georgia Latham (Georgia .latham@stockport.gov.uk)or Rachel Gibbons (RachelGibbons@wigan.gov.uk) for more information
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62765@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Emma Tombs\; 03330 322709\; Emma.tombs@essex.gov.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T120000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:East of England Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/east-of-england-regional-meeting-15/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62101@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO---Becoming-a-Democratic-Services-Officer--- An-Introduction-/80918 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, vir tual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specificall y designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services\, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of sta rting.\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essential s and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to deve lop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never wo rked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient thems elves.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered vir tually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a loc al Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Cou ncil and what services they provide.\nUnderstand how decisions are made an d your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense of how accountability works in local government\, how Councils and Counci llors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered how t he political environment of your workplace affects your role and makes it unique.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues f rom across the country.\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Millichap\nLenn ox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Exec utive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. H e has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualificat ions\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nIan has over 30 y ears’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Ca binet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Ex ecutive arrangements.\nDate and time\nWednesday 17th April 2024\, 9.30am-1 2.30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 + VAT per person to attend the cour se\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £80 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHo w to book a place\nPlease book a place using the link below.\nTerms and co nditions for booking can be found here\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADS O.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us ot herwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.g ov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-democratic-services-officer-an- introduction/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specifically designed for those tak ing their first steps into the world of Democratic Services\, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be deli vered as a single 3-hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers wh o wish to develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction t o orient themselves.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of th e workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plen ary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling dele gates to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTr ainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Millichap
\nLennox is an ex perienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and R egulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that perio d. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, whic h includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan has over 30 years ’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in seni or roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as hea d of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabine t and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Execut ive arrangements.
\nDate and time
\nWednesday 17th April 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nCost
\nHow to book a place
\nPlease bo ok a place using the link below.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62107@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO-Structures-and-Functions-/80919 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures an d Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be deliver ed as two\, three-hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nLocal government in England and Wales is complex and constantly evolving. The workshops will h elp learners to be more effective in their roles by:\n\nExplaining local g overnment’s place in the UK’s constitutional arrangements\nUnpicking the d ifferent kinds of authorities and councils and what they do\nExploring the geographies of local government and the drivers of change: Is bigger bett er?\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different kinds of local author ities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to de mocratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.\nThe conten t is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certific ate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to max imise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into tw o virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, ca se studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with de legates from across the country.\nTrainers – Ian Curtis and Fabiola Fuschi \nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statu tory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning O fficer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair o f the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Soli citors.\nFabiola has been a Democratic Service Officer since 2014\, across three authorities in Greater Manchester\, currently with Rochdale Borough Council. Fabiola supports decision making and scrutiny committees as well as school admission appeals\, independent review panels and Elections. Fa biola has previously completed the ADSO Certificate which she found pivota l in consolidating her knowledge and understanding of local government law and practice.\nFabiola has also achieved qualifications in training\, and she is passionate about supporting colleagues using her knowledge and exp erience.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Thursday 18th April 2024\, 9.30am-1 2.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25th April 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 18th April to be able to attend both worksh ops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the cours e\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nPl ease contact adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the f irst session to attend both. Terms and conditions for booking can be foun d here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for a ll bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the abo ve information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Structures and Functions URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-structures-and-functions/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, three-hour w orkshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend bo th of the virtual workshops.
\nLocal government in England and W ales is complex and constantly evolving. The workshops will help learners to be more effective in their roles by:
\nAudience
\n< p>This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different kinds of local authorities\, what th ey do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic servic e teams and those with a few years’ experience.\nThe content is als o linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so i t will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be deliv ered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include ple nary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling del egates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTr ainers – Ian Curtis and Fabiola Fuschi
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Offi cer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, n ational and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West bra nch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nFabi ola has been a Democratic Service Officer since 2014\, across three author ities in Greater Manchester\, currently with Rochdale Borough Council. Fab iola supports decision making and scrutiny committees as well as school ad mission appeals\, independent review panels and Elections. Fabiola has pre viously completed the ADSO Certificate which she found pivotal in consolid ating her knowledge and understanding of local government law and practice .
\nFabiola has also achieved qualifications in training\, and she i s passionate about supporting colleagues using her knowledge and experienc e.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 18th April 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25th April 2024\, 9.30am-12.30
pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 18th April to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost< /strong>
\nPlease contact adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be al located a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the first session to attend both. Te rms and conditions for booking can be found here. u>
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send t he above information to ad sotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62108@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; https://w ww.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/ADSO-Structures-and-Functions-/80919 DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures an d Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be deliver ed as two\, three-hour workshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.\nLocal government in England and Wales is complex and constantly evolving. The workshops will h elp learners to be more effective in their roles by:\n\nExplaining local g overnment’s place in the UK’s constitutional arrangements\nUnpicking the d ifferent kinds of authorities and councils and what they do\nExploring the geographies of local government and the drivers of change: Is bigger bett er?\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different kinds of local author ities\, what they do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to de mocratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.\nThe conten t is also linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certific ate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to max imise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into tw o virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, ca se studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with de legates from across the country.\nTrainers – Ian Curtis and Fabiola Fuschi \nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statu tory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning O fficer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair o f the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Soli citors.\nFabiola has been a Democratic Service Officer since 2014\, across three authorities in Greater Manchester\, currently with Rochdale Borough Council. Fabiola supports decision making and scrutiny committees as well as school admission appeals\, independent review panels and Elections. Fa biola has previously completed the ADSO Certificate which she found pivota l in consolidating her knowledge and understanding of local government law and practice.\nFabiola has also achieved qualifications in training\, and she is passionate about supporting colleagues using her knowledge and exp erience.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Thursday 18th April 2024\, 9.30am-1 2.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25th April 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 18th April to be able to attend both worksh ops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the cours e\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nPl ease contact adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the f irst session to attend both. Terms and conditions for booking can be foun d here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for a ll bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the abo ve information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Structures and Functions URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-structures-and-functions/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions: The anatomy of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, three-hour w orkshops held virtually via Zoom. Delegates will be required to attend bo th of the virtual workshops.
\nLocal government in England and W ales is complex and constantly evolving. The workshops will help learners to be more effective in their roles by:
\nAudience
\n< p>This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different kinds of local authorities\, what th ey do and how they fit into the wider government landscape of the UK. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic servic e teams and those with a few years’ experience.\nThe content is als o linked to the Council and Governance module of the ADSO Certificate so i t will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be deliv ered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include ple nary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling del egates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTr ainers – Ian Curtis and Fabiola Fuschi
\nIan is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Offi cer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, n ational and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West bra nch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nFabi ola has been a Democratic Service Officer since 2014\, across three author ities in Greater Manchester\, currently with Rochdale Borough Council. Fab iola supports decision making and scrutiny committees as well as school ad mission appeals\, independent review panels and Elections. Fabiola has pre viously completed the ADSO Certificate which she found pivotal in consolid ating her knowledge and understanding of local government law and practice .
\nFabiola has also achieved qualifications in training\, and she i s passionate about supporting colleagues using her knowledge and experienc e.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 18th April 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 25th April 2024\, 9.30am-12.30
pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 18th April to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost< /strong>
\nPlease contact adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be al located a learner place.
\nHow to book a place
\nPlease book a place using our online booking form\, please note that you will only need to book to attend the first session to attend both. Te rms and conditions for booking can be found here. u>
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send t he above information to ad sotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62794@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Webinar CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION:Booking details to follow.\nThis webinar will outline the work the Jo Cox Civility Commission has carried out around abuse and intimidati on of elected representatives and will give a range of practical recommend ations from across different sectors – from central government\, to polici ng\, and social media. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T123000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – Civility in Public Life URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-civility-in-public-life/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBooking detai ls to follow.
\nThis webinar will outline the work the Jo Cox Civility Commission has carrie d out around abuse and intimidation of elected representatives and will gi ve a range of practical recommendations from across different sectors – fr om central government\, to policing\, and social media.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62065@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’ which will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both. \nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democrat ic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The t arget audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.\nHow the course will be deli vered\nTo maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been b roken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary pres entations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to prov ide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government mi nutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awar eness of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetings \nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing med ium!\nTrainers \nMichelle Beaumont is currently a Democratic Services Mana ger at the London Borough of Richmond and has worked in Democratic and Mem ber Services at both the London boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth and Sp elthorne Borough Council since 2013. She has also been an active ADSO memb er holding several positions including joint Company Secretary (2020-21)\, Qualifications Manager (2021-present) and assessor (2018 – present). Mich elle was recently appointed Training Officer for NACO having managed both the Richmond and Wandsworth Civic Office. Michelle also supports the elect ions for Richmond and Spelthorne as senior presiding officer and assistant count supervisor. Outside of work Michelle is a keen runner and runs a ma rathon every year for the Mayor’s charities.\nKaren Widdowson is currently Democratic Services Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer at Charnwood Bo rough Council. She is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner havi ng worked in the profession for 20+ years across all key areas of Democrat ic Services including meetings and civic support\, member development\, sc rutiny\, citizenship and elections. Karen has worked for several types of local authority which has built up extensive knowledge and experience abo ut local government decision making and different political arrangements. Karen is also an ADSO qualifications assessor and trainer\, and an Indepe ndent Person for Sheffield and Barnsley Councils.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Thursday 16th May 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 23rd May 2024 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16th May course date to be abl e to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per per son to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to book a place \nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:\nADSO – Just a Min ute (emcouncils.gov.uk)\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found her e.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bo okings made out to ADSO. Courses cannot be attended if a purchase order i s not received.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease pro vide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please n ote that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining @emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-just-a-minute-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’ which will be delivered as tw o\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both.
\nAudience
\nThis cou rse is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minu tes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively ne w to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nTo maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two vir tual workshops.
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, inc luding:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or l aptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrain ers
\nMichelle Beaumont is currently a Democratic Services Manager at the London Borough of Richmond and has worked in Democratic an d Member Services at both the London boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth a nd Spelthorne Borough Council since 2013. She has also been an active ADSO member holding several positions including joint Company Secretary (2020- 21)\, Qualifications Manager (2021-present) and assessor (2018 – present). Michelle was recently appointed Training Officer for NACO having managed both the Richmond and Wandsworth Civic Office. Michelle also supports the elections for Richmond and Spelthorne as senior presiding officer and assi stant count supervisor. Outside of work Michelle is a keen runner and runs a marathon every year for the Mayor’s charities.
\nKaren Widdowson is currently Democratic Services Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer at Charnwood Borough Council. She is an experienced Democratic Services pract itioner having worked in the profession for 20+ years across all key areas of Democratic Services including meetings and civic support\, member deve lopment\, scrutiny\, citizenship and elections. Karen has worked for seve ral types of local authority which has built up extensive knowledge and ex perience about local government decision making and different political ar rangements. Karen is also an ADSO qualifications assessor and trainer\, a nd an Independent Person for Sheffield and Barnsley Councils.
\nWorkshop One: Thursday
16th May 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 23rd May 2024 9.30am-12.30pm
De legates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16th May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Just a Minute (emcouncils .gov.uk)
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here. u>
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraini ng@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61927@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Mark Towers\; mark.towers@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240517T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240517T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-17/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62066@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’ which will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both. \nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democrat ic Services Officers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The t arget audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.\nHow the course will be deli vered\nTo maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been b roken into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will include plenary pres entations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to prov ide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government mi nutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn awar eness of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetings \nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and case studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing med ium!\nTrainers \nMichelle Beaumont is currently a Democratic Services Mana ger at the London Borough of Richmond and has worked in Democratic and Mem ber Services at both the London boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth and Sp elthorne Borough Council since 2013. She has also been an active ADSO memb er holding several positions including joint Company Secretary (2020-21)\, Qualifications Manager (2021-present) and assessor (2018 – present). Mich elle was recently appointed Training Officer for NACO having managed both the Richmond and Wandsworth Civic Office. Michelle also supports the elect ions for Richmond and Spelthorne as senior presiding officer and assistant count supervisor. Outside of work Michelle is a keen runner and runs a ma rathon every year for the Mayor’s charities.\nKaren Widdowson is currently Democratic Services Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer at Charnwood Bo rough Council. She is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner havi ng worked in the profession for 20+ years across all key areas of Democrat ic Services including meetings and civic support\, member development\, sc rutiny\, citizenship and elections. Karen has worked for several types of local authority which has built up extensive knowledge and experience abo ut local government decision making and different political arrangements. Karen is also an ADSO qualifications assessor and trainer\, and an Indepe ndent Person for Sheffield and Barnsley Councils.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Thursday 16th May 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 23rd May 2024 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16th May course date to be abl e to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per per son to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to book a place \nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:\nADSO – Just a Min ute (emcouncils.gov.uk)\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found her e.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bo okings made out to ADSO. Courses cannot be attended if a purchase order i s not received.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease pro vide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please n ote that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining @emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-just-a-minute-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’ which will be delivered as tw o\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both.
\nAudience
\nThis cou rse is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required to take minu tes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively ne w to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nTo maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two vir tual workshops.
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, inc luding:
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or l aptop\, or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrain ers
\nMichelle Beaumont is currently a Democratic Services Manager at the London Borough of Richmond and has worked in Democratic an d Member Services at both the London boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth a nd Spelthorne Borough Council since 2013. She has also been an active ADSO member holding several positions including joint Company Secretary (2020- 21)\, Qualifications Manager (2021-present) and assessor (2018 – present). Michelle was recently appointed Training Officer for NACO having managed both the Richmond and Wandsworth Civic Office. Michelle also supports the elections for Richmond and Spelthorne as senior presiding officer and assi stant count supervisor. Outside of work Michelle is a keen runner and runs a marathon every year for the Mayor’s charities.
\nKaren Widdowson is currently Democratic Services Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer at Charnwood Borough Council. She is an experienced Democratic Services pract itioner having worked in the profession for 20+ years across all key areas of Democratic Services including meetings and civic support\, member deve lopment\, scrutiny\, citizenship and elections. Karen has worked for seve ral types of local authority which has built up extensive knowledge and ex perience about local government decision making and different political ar rangements. Karen is also an ADSO qualifications assessor and trainer\, a nd an Independent Person for Sheffield and Barnsley Councils.
\nWorkshop One: Thursday
16th May 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 23rd May 2024 9.30am-12.30pm
De legates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 16th May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Just a Minute (emcouncils .gov.uk)
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here. u>
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraini ng@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61935@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Fiona Rae / Maria Burton\; https://www.adso.co.uk/london-branch-inf ormation/ DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please contact Fiona Rae (frae@lambeth.g ov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk) DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T160000 LOCATION:tbc SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:London Regional meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/london-regional-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor more info rmation\, please contact Fiona Rae (f rae@lambeth.gov.uk) or Maria Burton (mburton@westminster.gov.uk)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62615@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Webinar CONTACT:Sarah Hawkins\; sarah.hawkins@adso.co.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:Booking details to follow.\nEd Davie from the Centre for Mental Health will give a snapshot of the training he offers for Councillors whi ch offers members the opportunity to learn about and discuss evidence-base d techniques to support their own mental health and wellbeing and how to u se local government powers to create mentally healthier circumstances with residents and partners. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T130000 LOCATION:via GoTo Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Webinar – Mental Health for Councillors Training URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-webinar-mental-health-for-councillors -training/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBooking detai ls to follow.
\nEd Davie from the Centre for M ental Health will give a snapshot of the training he offers for Counci llors which offers members the opportunity to learn about and discuss evid ence-based techniques to support their own mental health and wellbeing and how to use local government powers to create mentally healthier circumsta nces with residents and partners.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62027@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:James McLaughlin\; James_McLaughlin@sandwell.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:Please contact the Chair of the group\, James McLaughlin\, if y ou are an MO/DMO who would like to join the group by emailing James_McLaug hlin@sandwell.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T133000 LOCATION:via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Monitoring Officer/Deputy Monitoring Officer group meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/monitoring-officer-deputy-monitoring-offic er-group-meeting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t the Chair of the group\, James McLaughlin\, if you are an MO/DMO who wou ld like to join the group by emailing James_McLaughlin@sandwell.gov.uk
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62072@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It w ill be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Se rvices Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the leg al and governance framework within which councils operate and the practica l application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ expe rience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide. )\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Prac tice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and A DSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how dec isions are made and reported and your role in supporting this\, both in an d out of meetings\nConstitutional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motions and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sense of how accountability and good governance wor ks in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Counc il.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.\nTrainers \nFabiola Fuschi has been a Democratic Servic e Officer since 2014\, across three authorities in Greater Manchester\, cu rrently with Rochdale Borough Council. Fabiola supports decision making an d scrutiny committees as well as school admission appeals\, independent re view panels and Elections. Fabiola has previously completed the ADSO Certi ficate which she found pivotal in consolidating her knowledge and understa nding of local government law and practice.\nIan Curtis is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He i s presently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he h as worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, natio nal and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.\nDate and time\n Workshop One: Wednesday 19th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Wed nesday 26th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\nTerms and conditions for booking can be foun d here. \n\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online bo oking form available on the following webpage:\nADSO – Meetings Procedures (emcouncils.gov.uk)\nPlease note that you only need to book the workshop on 19th June to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is require d at both sessions.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is re quired for all bookings made out to ADSO. Courses cannot be attended if a purchase order is not received.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is requ ired.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable) \nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the work shop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all parti cipants unless you advise us otherwise.\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-meetings-procedures-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops .
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democr atic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the p ractical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by demo cratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few year s’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Cer tificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary p resentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nFabiola Fuschi has been a Democratic Service Officer si nce 2014\, across three authorities in Greater Manchester\, currently with Rochdale Borough Council. Fabiola supports decision making and scrutiny c ommittees as well as school admission appeals\, independent review panels and Elections. Fabiola has previously completed the ADSO Certificate which she found pivotal in consolidating her knowledge and understanding of loc al government law and practice.
\nIan Curtis is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is pre sently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has wo rked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for n ine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national a nd European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of th e Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 19
th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two:
Wednesday 26th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost< /strong>
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Meetings Procedures (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nPlease note that you only need to book the workshop on 19th Ju ne to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nBooking requirements
\nADSO is hosti ng its highly popular course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both.
\nAudience
\nThis course i s aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understa nding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrut iny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overvi ew and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scru tiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their resea rch for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered in two workshops to maximise del egates learning experience.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and small er group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nTracy Tiff has worke
d in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997.
She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution
and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked a
t Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unit
ary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continui
ng in the field of Democratic Services.
Peter Foulsham is the Demo cratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eight or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nDa te and time
\nWorkshop One: Monday 24
th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two:
Thursday 27th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delega tes are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 24th June course date to be able to attend both wor kshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcoun cils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the onl ine booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Overview and Scrutiny (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nThe terms and conditions of book ing can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nADSO is hosti ng the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops .
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democr atic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the p ractical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by demo cratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few year s’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Cer tificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary p resentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nFabiola Fuschi has been a Democratic Service Officer si nce 2014\, across three authorities in Greater Manchester\, currently with Rochdale Borough Council. Fabiola supports decision making and scrutiny c ommittees as well as school admission appeals\, independent review panels and Elections. Fabiola has previously completed the ADSO Certificate which she found pivotal in consolidating her knowledge and understanding of loc al government law and practice.
\nIan Curtis is a solicitor who has worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is pre sently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has wo rked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for n ine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national a nd European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of th e Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 19
th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two:
Wednesday 26th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost< /strong>
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Meetings Procedures (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nPlease note that you only need to book the workshop on 19th Ju ne to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both sessions.
\nBooking requirements
\nADSO is hosti ng its highly popular course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be requir ed to attend both.
\nAudience
\nThis course i s aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understa nding of the main principles\, roles and methodology of overview and scrut iny. The target audience will be those who need an introduction to overvi ew and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scru tiny Committees and task and finish groups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their resea rch for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered in two workshops to maximise del egates learning experience.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and small er group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nTracy Tiff has worke
d in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997.
She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution
and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked a
t Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unit
ary Council – West Northants Council in April 2021\; where she is continui
ng in the field of Democratic Services.
Peter Foulsham is the Demo cratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eight or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nDa te and time
\nWorkshop One: Monday 24
th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two:
Thursday 27th June 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delega tes are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 24th June course date to be able to attend both wor kshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcoun cils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the onl ine booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Overview and Scrutiny (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nThe terms and conditions of book ing can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ . The course will be delivered as two\, three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish t o develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relev ant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and office rs with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will b e delivered
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plen ary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling dele gates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTra iners
\nJohn Williams has over 30 years’ practical experie nce in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional ad vice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deliveri ng training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO D iploma.
\nTracy Couper has been Democratic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer s ince 2015. This is her 36th year in Democratic Services and pr eviously she has held senior roles at Bedfordshire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council during the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her career at Huntingdonshire D istrict Council. She has been Clerk to the Fire Authority whilst at Bedfo rdshire and more recently involved in the establishment of the Cambridgesh ire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times strong>
\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 2nd July
2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 9th July 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Please note that you only need to book on 2nd July course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Law and Practice of Local Government (emcouncils. gov.uk)
\nBooking requirements
\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ . The course will be delivered as two\, three-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish t o develop their understanding of the legal framework within which councils operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relev ant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and office rs with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will b e delivered
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plen ary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling dele gates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTra iners
\nJohn Williams has over 30 years’ practical experie nce in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional ad vice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John now works as a consultant in democratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deliveri ng training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO D iploma.
\nTracy Couper has been Democratic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer s ince 2015. This is her 36th year in Democratic Services and pr eviously she has held senior roles at Bedfordshire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council during the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her career at Huntingdonshire D istrict Council. She has been Clerk to the Fire Authority whilst at Bedfo rdshire and more recently involved in the establishment of the Cambridgesh ire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times strong>
\nWorkshop One: Tuesday 2nd July
2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Tuesday 9th July 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Please note that you only need to book on 2nd July course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Law and Practice of Local Government (emcouncils. gov.uk)
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease contac t either Michael Robson Michael.Robson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk or Shauna Healey shaunah ealey@merseyfire.gov.uk
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62102@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; TBC DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoo m. This is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials an d to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. Specifically designed for those takin g their first steps into the world of Democratic Services\, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of starting.\nHow the course wil l be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a local Council is and how it i s funded.\nKnow the different types of local Council and what services the y provide.\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense of how accountability wor ks in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered how the political environment o f your workplace affects your role and makes it unique.\n\nThe workshops w ill include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working \, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues from across the country.\nT rainers \nMichael Robson has recently taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Authority\, previously working in the Democrat ic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, includ ing regulatory and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North T yneside has experienced significant periods of political turbulence\, part icularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were co ntrolled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on t he ADSO Board as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with l earners undertaking the Certificate in Democratic Services.\nRachel Basham has over fifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Services and Leadership teams. Her curr ent substantive post is Member Services Manager at Surrey County Council\, although she is currently on a 12-month secondment at Woking Borough Coun cil\, providing additional strategic support to their Leadership team. Rac hel is a City and Guilds qualified adult trainer alongside being an assess or for both the ASDO Certificate in Democratic Services and the Charter fo r Member Development.\nDate and time\nThursday 11th July 2024\, 9.30am-12. 30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 + VAT per person to attend the course \nNon-ADSO Member rate – £80 + VAT per person to attend the course\nADSO l earners – This course is not part of the offer to ADSO members working tow ards the Certificate or Diploma\n\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place pl ease use the online booking form available on the following webpage:\nADSO – Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An Introduction (emcouncils.go v.uk)\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings made out to ADSO. Courses cannot be attended if a purchase orde r is not received.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days af ter booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Pleas e note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\nPlease send the above information to adsotrainin g@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-democratic-services-officer-an- introduction-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. This is a quick intr oduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis cou rse is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to d evelop their understanding of their role. Specifically designed for thos e taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services\, this co urse is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of starting.
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studi es and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTrainers
\nMicha el Robson has recently taken up a senior governance role in the North of T yne Combined Authority\, previously working in the Democratic Services Tea m at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael ha s supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including regulatory and scrutiny committees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admissio n appeals. Since electing its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has exp erienced significant periods of political turbulence\, particularly when t he Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Board a s a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a train er\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners underta king the Certificate in Democratic Services.
\nRachel Basham has ove r fifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Services and Leadership teams. Her current subs tantive post is Member Services Manager at Surrey County Council\, althoug h she is currently on a 12-month secondment at Woking Borough Council\, pr oviding additional strategic support to their Leadership team. Rachel is a City and Guilds qualified adult trainer alongside being an assessor for b oth the ASDO Certificate in Democratic Services and the Charter for Member Development.
\nDate and time
\nThursday 11th July 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nTo book a place please u se the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An Introduction (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease contac t the Chair of the group\, James McLaughlin\, if you are an MO/DMO who wou ld like to join the group by emailing James_McLaughlin@sandwell.gov.uk
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62103@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; TBC DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduct ion’ held via Zoom.\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you s ome essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop.\nAudience \nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. Specifically designe d for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services \, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of starting.\nH ow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a local Counci l is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Council and what services they provide.\nUnderstand how decisions are made and your ro le in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense of how a ccountability works in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered how the politi cal environment of your workplace affects your role and makes it unique.\n \nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smal ler group working\, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues from acros s the country.\nTrainers \nPeter Foulsham is the Democratic Services and S crutiny Manager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has always been involved in training and development and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.\nKaren Widdowson is the Democratic S ervices Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer\, Charnwood Borough Council . She is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having worked in the profession for 20+ years across all key areas of Democratic Services i ncluding meetings and civic support\, member development\, scrutiny\, citi zenship and elections. Karen has worked for several types of local author ity which has built up extensive knowledge and experience about local gove rnment decision making and different political arrangements. Karen is als o an ADSO qualifications assessor and trainer\, and an Independent Person for Sheffield and Barnsley Councils.\nDate and time\nThursday 12th Septemb er 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £80 + VAT per person to atten d the course\n\nHow to book a place\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:\nADSO – Becoming a Democ ratic Services Officer – An Introduction (emcouncils.gov.uk)\nThe terms an d conditions of booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purc hase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO. Courses cannot be attended if a purchase order is not received.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your A DSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will r eceive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwis e.\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-democratic-services-officer-an- introduction-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng a virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials a nd to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. I t will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop.
\nAudience< /strong>
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Servic es Officers who wish to develop their understanding of their role. Speci fically designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Demo cratic Services\, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of starting.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of the worksh op you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary pres entations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTrainers < /strong>
\nPeter Foulsham is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Ma nager at Wyre Council\, where he has worked for fifteen years\, previously as the Scrutiny Officer. Throughout his working life Peter has always be en involved in training and development and has assisted ADSO in this role over the past seven or eight years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Democracy.
\nKaren Widdowson is the Democratic Serv ices Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer\, Charnwood Borough Council . S he is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having worked in the profession for 20+ years across all key areas of Democratic Services incl uding meetings and civic support\, member development\, scrutiny\, citizen ship and elections. Karen has worked for several types of local authority which has built up extensive knowledge and experience about local governm ent decision making and different political arrangements. Karen is also a n ADSO qualifications assessor and trainer\, and an Independent Person for Sheffield and Barnsley Councils.
\nDate and time p>\n
Thursday 12th September 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nCost
How to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form available on the following webpage:
\nADSO – Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An In troduction (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nThe terms and conditions of boo king can be found here.
\nBooking requirements< /strong>
\nADSO is hosti ng an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Health Service Governa nce’. This will be delivered as two\, three-hour virtual workshops held v ia Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
Benefits
\nIf so\, this course will help you u nderstand the key questions\, drivers and decisions driving health service governance aiding working together. It will also demonstrate how your lo cal authority governance skills can be applied in another setting to aid c areer development.
\nContent
\nThe worksh ops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
\nTrainers
\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.< /p>\n
Matthew Kane is Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffie ld Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two district councils in north Derbyshire.
\n< strong>Date and time
\nWorkshop One – Mond
ay 16th September 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
\nWorkshop
Two – Monday 23rd September 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place < /strong>
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form availa ble on the following webpage:
\nAD SO – Introduction to Health Service Governance (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nADSO is hosti ng an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Health Service Governa nce’. This will be delivered as two\, three-hour virtual workshops held v ia Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
Benefits
\nIf so\, this course will help you u nderstand the key questions\, drivers and decisions driving health service governance aiding working together. It will also demonstrate how your lo cal authority governance skills can be applied in another setting to aid c areer development.
\nContent
\nThe worksh ops will provide an overview of NHS governance including:
\nTrainers
\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.< /p>\n
Matthew Kane is Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffie ld Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two district councils in north Derbyshire.
\n< strong>Date and time
\nWorkshop One – Mond
ay 16th September 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
\nWorkshop
Two – Monday 23rd September 2024\, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place < /strong>
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form availa ble on the following webpage:
\nAD SO – Introduction to Health Service Governance (emcouncils.gov.uk)
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nFull details to follow when bookings open on on 1st August 2024
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62110@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:Full details to follow when bookings open on on 1st August 2024 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Council and It’s Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-council-and-its-governance/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFull details to follow when bookings open on on 1st August 2024
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61364@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Regional Event CONTACT:Michael Robson\; Michael.Robson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:Please contact either Michael Robson Michael.Robson@northoftyne -ca.gov.uk or Shauna Healey shaunahealey@merseyfire.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T143000 LOCATION:Via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Themed and Combined Authority Regional Meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/themed-and-combined-authority-regional-mee ting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t either Michael Robson Michael.Robson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk or Shauna Healey shaunah ealey@merseyfire.gov.uk
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-61929@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:Mark Towers\; mark.towers@adso.co.uk DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:ADSO Full Board meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/adso-full-board-meeting-19/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62068@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Jus t a Minute will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Dele gates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. \nAudienc e\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required t o take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are re latively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ exper ience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered vir tually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary pr esentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to pr ovide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute \, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn aw areness of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetin gs\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and cas e studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need t o bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing m edium!\nTrainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke\nIan has over 30 y ears’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Ca binet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Ex ecutive arrangements.\nVicky is currently the Committee Services Manager a t London Borough of Camden and has been a DSO in London for almost 30 year s and for the last 7 years has been the Committee Services Manager in Camd en\, managing a small team servicing Council\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non- executive committees\, along with a range of other bodies such as school a ppeals panels and tenants’ consultative committees. Throughout her career \, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, national and regional elections and currently serves as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency area. Vicky has been an active A DSO Member from its inception and is an assessor for the Certificate in De mocratic Services Knowledge.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Thursday 7th No vember 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 14th November 2024. 9 .30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please no te that you only need to book onto one course date to be able to attend bo th workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the cou rse\n\nHow to book a place \nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the li nk below.\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.\nBooking req uirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\n Please provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to ad sotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-just-a-minute-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be deliv ered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be re quired to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be deli vered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximis e the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two vi rtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with deleg ates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you wi th the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including :
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\ , or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke
\nIan has over 30 year s’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in sen ior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as he ad of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabin et and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Execu tive arrangements.
\nVicky is currently the Committee Services Manag er at London Borough of Camden and has been a DSO in London for almost 30 years and for the last 7 years has been the Committee Services Manager in Camden\, managing a small team servicing Council\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non-executive committees\, along with a range of other bodies such as scho ol appeals panels and tenants’ consultative committees. Throughout her ca reer\, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, nati onal and regional elections and currently serves as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency area. Vicky has been an acti ve ADSO Member from its inception and is an assessor for the Certificate i n Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 7th November 2024
\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 14th
November 2024. 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to att end both workshops. Please note that you only need to book onto one cours e date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost< /p>\n
How to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1 st August 2024
\nTo book a place please u se the online booking form via the link below.
\nTerms and Condition s of booking can be found here.
\nBooking requi rements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n BODY> X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62029@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:National Events CONTACT:James McLaughlin\; James_McLaughlin@sandwell.gov.uk DESCRIPTION:Please contact the Chair of the group\, James McLaughlin\, if y ou are an MO/DMO who would like to join the group by emailing James_McLaug hlin@sandwell.gov.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T133000 LOCATION:via Teams SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Monitoring Officer/Deputy Monitoring Officer group meeting URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/monitoring-officer-deputy-monitoring-offic er-group-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease contac t the Chair of the group\, James McLaughlin\, if you are an MO/DMO who wou ld like to join the group by emailing James_McLaughlin@sandwell.gov.uk
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62099@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\, virtual 3-hour wo rkshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual worksho ps.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wi sh to work more effectively with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those wit h a few years’ experience.\nThe content is also linked to Module 6\, Membe rs and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the deleg ates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual works hops.\nThe workshops will seek to:\n\nExplore and better understand the di fferences between the roles and responsibilities of elected members and of ficers.\nExamine the legal\, constitutional and procedural framework regul ating the conduct of members and officers.\nEnhance your understanding of the political environment around you.\nDevelop your knowledge and skills o f how to operate effectively in a political environment.\n\nThe workshops are designed to be interactive and include a lot of smaller group working and case studies. Participants are encouraged to take an active part in th e course and to learn from the experiences of other delegates from across the country.\nTrainers – Michael Robson & Rachel Basham\nMichael has recen tly taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Author ity\, previously working in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including regulatory and scrutiny commit tees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since el ecting its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significan t periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Board as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a trainer\, Michael is als o a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificat e in Democratic Services.\nRachel has over fifteen years’ experience of wo rking in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Servic es and Leadership teams. Her current substantive post is Member Services M anager at Surrey County Council\, although she is currently on a 12-month secondment at Woking Borough Council\, providing additional strategic supp ort to their Leadership team. Rachel is a City and Guilds qualified adult trainer alongside being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in Democ ratic Services and the Charter for Member Development.\nDate and time\nWor kshop One – Tuesday 12th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two – Tu esday 19th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to atten d both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on one course da te to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT pe r person to attend the course\n\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov. uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place \nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO ou t to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after book ing you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note t hat your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advi se us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emco uncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-working-in-a-political-environm ent-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\, virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudi ence
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The target audien ce will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and th ose with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to Mo dule 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\n< strong>How the course will be delivered
\nThe course will b e delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe worksho ps will seek to:
\nThe workshops are designed to be interactive and include a lot of smaller group working and case studies. Participants are encouraged to take an active part in the course and to learn from the expe riences of other delegates from across the country.
\nTraine rs – Michael Robson & Rachel Basham
\nMichael has recently taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Authority\ , previously working in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Cou ncil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide vari ety of democratic functions\, including regulatory and scrutiny committees \, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electi ng its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant pe riods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its over view and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Board as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate in Democratic Services.
\nRachel has over fifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Ser vices and Leadership teams. Her current substantive post is Member Service s Manager at Surrey County Council\, although she is currently on a 12-mon th secondment at Woking Borough Council\, providing additional strategic s upport to their Leadership team. Rachel is a City and Guilds qualified adu lt trainer alongside being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in De mocratic Services and the Charter for Member Development.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One – Tuesday 12<
sup>th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Tuesday 19th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that y
ou only need to book on one course date to be able to attend both workshop
s.
Cost
\nPlease emai l adsotraining@emcouncils. gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHo w to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online
booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be
found
Booking re quirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62093@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction t o Health Service Governance’. This will be delivered as two\, three-hour virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend bo th workshops.\nAudience\n\nAre you currently in the NHS working at bands 5 -8?\nOr are you working in local government with health scrutiny committee s or keen to explore a career in the NHS?\nIf so\, this course will help y ou understand the key questions\, drivers and decisions driving health ser vice governance. It will also demonstrate how your local authority govern ance skills can be applied in another setting to aid career development.\n \nContent\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance includ ing:\n\nIts structure and functions\nThe law and guidance that surrounds i t\nHow leadership and culture are vital to its success\nThe roles and resp onsibilities of an NHS board\nThe difference (and similarities) between th e NHS and local government\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentat ions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lear n with other people from across the country.\nTrainers – John Thorpe & Mat thew Kane\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.\nMatthew Kane is Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governan ce Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two district councils in north Der byshire.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 13th November 2024\, 9.30 am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 20th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nC ost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon- ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to boo k a place \nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024\nTo b ook a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA p urchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide u s with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booki ng you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note th at your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advis e us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcou ncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-introduction-to-health-service- governance-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Health Service Governa nce’. This will be delivered as two\, three-hour virtual workshops held v ia Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
Content
\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance includin g:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, cas e studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with oth er people from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Thorpe & Matthew Kane
\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democrati c Services Manager at Leicester City Council.
\nMatthew Kane is Asso ciate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two di strict councils in north Derbyshire.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 13th Novembe
r 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 20
th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1 st August 2024
\nTo book a place please u se the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for b ooking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.go v.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62069@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Jus t a Minute will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Dele gates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops. \nAudienc e\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who are required t o take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are re latively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ exper ience.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered vir tually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary pr esentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nThis workshop aims to pr ovide you with the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute \, including:\n\nAn understanding of the law relating to local government minutes\nTips and good practice for local government minute writing\nAn aw areness of the different minutes styles used for different types of meetin gs\nThe opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical exercises and cas e studies with colleagues from other local authorities.\n\nYou will need t o bring pen and paper\, or laptop\, or your own preferred minute writing m edium!\nTrainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke\nIan has over 30 y ears’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Ca binet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Ex ecutive arrangements.\nVicky is currently the Committee Services Manager a t London Borough of Camden and has been a DSO in London for almost 30 year s and for the last 7 years has been the Committee Services Manager in Camd en\, managing a small team servicing Council\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non- executive committees\, along with a range of other bodies such as school a ppeals panels and tenants’ consultative committees. Throughout her career \, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, national and regional elections and currently serves as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency area. Vicky has been an active A DSO Member from its inception and is an assessor for the Certificate in De mocratic Services Knowledge.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Thursday 7th No vember 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 14th November 2024. 9 .30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Please no te that you only need to book on to one workshop to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend th e course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the cours e\n\nHow to book a place \nBookings for October to December open on 1st Au gust 2024\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.\nBooking requi rements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please m ake the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPl ease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few da ys after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants un less you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adso training@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Just a Minute URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-just-a-minute-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the highly popular course ‘Just a Minute’. Just a Minute will be deliv ered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates will be re quired to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who are required to take minutes of meetings. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those with a few years’ experience.
\nHow the course will be deli vered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximis e the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two vi rtual workshops. The workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with deleg ates from across the country.
\nThis workshop aims to provide you wi th the skills and knowledge to write a local government minute\, including :
\nYou will need to bring pen and paper\, or laptop\ , or your own preferred minute writing medium!
\nTrainers – Ian Millichap and Vicky Wemyss-Cooke
\nIan has over 30 year s’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in sen ior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as he ad of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabin et and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Execu tive arrangements.
\nVicky is currently the Committee Services Manag er at London Borough of Camden and has been a DSO in London for almost 30 years and for the last 7 years has been the Committee Services Manager in Camden\, managing a small team servicing Council\, Cabinet\, scrutiny and non-executive committees\, along with a range of other bodies such as scho ol appeals panels and tenants’ consultative committees. Throughout her ca reer\, she has also undertaken a range of roles in support of local\, nati onal and regional elections and currently serves as Chief Count Supervisor for the Holborn and St Pancras Constituency area. Vicky has been an acti ve ADSO Member from its inception and is an assessor for the Certificate i n Democratic Services Knowledge.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 7th November 2024
\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Thursday 14th
November 2024. 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to att end both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on to one work shop to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024
To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.
\nTerms and Conditions of booking can be found here.
\nBooking require ments
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62100@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\, virtual 3-hour wo rkshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual worksho ps.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wi sh to work more effectively with elected members. The target audience will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and those wit h a few years’ experience.\nThe content is also linked to Module 6\, Membe rs and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the deleg ates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual works hops.\nThe workshops will seek to:\n\nExplore and better understand the di fferences between the roles and responsibilities of elected members and of ficers.\nExamine the legal\, constitutional and procedural framework regul ating the conduct of members and officers.\nEnhance your understanding of the political environment around you.\nDevelop your knowledge and skills o f how to operate effectively in a political environment.\n\nThe workshops are designed to be interactive and include a lot of smaller group working and case studies. Participants are encouraged to take an active part in th e course and to learn from the experiences of other delegates from across the country.\nTrainers – Michael Robson & Rachel Basham\nMichael has recen tly taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Author ity\, previously working in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Council for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide variety of democratic functions\, including regulatory and scrutiny commit tees\, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since el ecting its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significan t periods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its overview and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Board as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a trainer\, Michael is als o a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificat e in Democratic Services.\nRachel has over fifteen years’ experience of wo rking in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Servic es and Leadership teams. Her current substantive post is Member Services M anager at Surrey County Council\, although she is currently on a 12-month secondment at Woking Borough Council\, providing additional strategic supp ort to their Leadership team. Rachel is a City and Guilds qualified adult trainer alongside being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in Democ ratic Services and the Charter for Member Development.\nDate and time\nWor kshop One – Tuesday 12th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two – Tu esday 19th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to atten d both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on one course da te to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT pe r person to attend the course\n\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov. uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place \nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO ou t to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after book ing you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note t hat your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advi se us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emco uncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Working in a Political Environment URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-working-in-a-political-environm ent-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Working in a Political Environment’. This will be delivered as two\, virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudi ence
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to work more effectively with elected members. The target audien ce will be those who are relatively new to democratic service teams and th ose with a few years’ experience.
\nThe content is also linked to Mo dule 6\, Members and Officers in Local Government\, of the ADSO Certifica te so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\n< strong>How the course will be delivered
\nThe course will b e delivered virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe worksho ps will seek to:
\nThe workshops are designed to be interactive and include a lot of smaller group working and case studies. Participants are encouraged to take an active part in the course and to learn from the expe riences of other delegates from across the country.
\nTraine rs – Michael Robson & Rachel Basham
\nMichael has recently taken up a senior governance role in the North of Tyne Combined Authority\ , previously working in the Democratic Services Team at North Tyneside Cou ncil for over 30 years. During this time Michael has supported a wide vari ety of democratic functions\, including regulatory and scrutiny committees \, the health & wellbeing board and school admission appeals. Since electi ng its first Mayor in 2002\, North Tyneside has experienced significant pe riods of political turbulence\, particularly when the Council and its over view and scrutiny committees were controlled by the opposing group to the Elected Mayor. Michael serves on the ADSO Board as a representative for combined and themed authorities. As well as a trainer\, Michael is also a qualified A1 Assessor working with learners undertaking the Certificate in Democratic Services.
\nRachel has over fifteen years’ experience of working in local government\, in a variety of roles across Democratic Ser vices and Leadership teams. Her current substantive post is Member Service s Manager at Surrey County Council\, although she is currently on a 12-mon th secondment at Woking Borough Council\, providing additional strategic s upport to their Leadership team. Rachel is a City and Guilds qualified adu lt trainer alongside being an assessor for both the ASDO Certificate in De mocratic Services and the Charter for Member Development.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One – Tuesday 12<
sup>th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two – Tuesday 19th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that y
ou only need to book on one course date to be able to attend both workshop
s.
Cost
\nPlease emai l adsotraining@emcouncils. gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nHo w to book a place
\nTo book a place please use the online
booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be
found
Booking re quirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62081@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual it’s highly popular course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour w orkshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual worksh ops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who w ish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and meth odology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who n eed an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. T he content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will h elp learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delega tes learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual worksh ops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legis lation underpinning overview and scrutiny.\nProvide an understanding of th e roles and principles of good scrutiny.\nExplore ideas about how to put t ogether a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review. \nExplore ideas for measuring effectiveness.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainers – Tr acy Tiff & Peter Foulsham\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995 \, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience a nd knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Trac y gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council fr om 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Cou ncil in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Se rvices.\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Cou ncil\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrutin y Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eigh t or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Dem ocracy.\nDate and time\nOverview & Scrutiny\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 20th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 27th November 2024 \, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Pleas e note that you only need to book on to one course date to be able to atte nd both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to at tend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend th e course\n\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nBookings for October to D ecember open on 1st August 2024\nTo book a place please use the online boo king form via the link below. The terms and conditions of booking can be f ound here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required fo r all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purcha se order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invi te for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visib le to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-overview-and-scrutiny-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng a virtual it’s highly popular course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The cour se will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates wil l be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAud ience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officer s who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles a nd methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be thos e who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish gr oups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nH ow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delive red virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course h as been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will< /em>
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stu dies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegate s from across the country.
\nTrainers – Tracy Tiff & Peter F oulsham
\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Counc il in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Serv ices.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyr e Council\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Sc rutiny Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development throu ghout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eight or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Loca l Democracy.
\nDate and time
\nOvervi ew & Scrutiny
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 20
th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two:<
/strong> Wednesday 27th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on to one course date to be able to attend both wor kshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcoun cils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above inform ation to adsotraining@emco uncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62094@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction t o Health Service Governance’. This will be delivered as two\, three-hour virtual workshops held via Zoom with delegates being required to attend bo th workshops.\nAudience\n\nAre you currently in the NHS working at bands 5 -8?\nOr are you working in local government with health scrutiny committee s or keen to explore a career in the NHS?\nIf so\, this course will help y ou understand the key questions\, drivers and decisions driving health ser vice governance. It will also demonstrate how your local authority govern ance skills can be applied in another setting to aid career development.\n \nContent\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance includ ing:\n\nIts structure and functions\nThe law and guidance that surrounds i t\nHow leadership and culture are vital to its success\nThe roles and resp onsibilities of an NHS board\nThe difference (and similarities) between th e NHS and local government\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentat ions\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to lear n with other people from across the country.\nTrainers – John Thorpe & Mat thew Kane\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democratic Services Manager at Leicester City Council.\nMatthew Kane is Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governan ce Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two district councils in north Der byshire.\nDate and time\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 13th November 2024\, 9.30 am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 20th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nC ost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon- ADSO Member rate – £160+ VAT per person to attend the course\n\nHow to boo k a place \nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024\nTo b ook a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA p urchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide u s with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booki ng you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note th at your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advis e us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcou ncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Introduction to Health Service Governance URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-introduction-to-health-service- governance-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an interactive\, virtual course ‘Introduction to Health Service Governa nce’. This will be delivered as two\, three-hour virtual workshops held v ia Zoom with delegates being required to attend both workshops.
\nAudience
Content
\nThe workshops will provide an overview of NHS governance includin g:
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, cas e studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with oth er people from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Thorpe & Matthew Kane
\nJohn Thorpe is Foundation Trust Secretary at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Democrati c Services Manager at Leicester City Council.
\nMatthew Kane is Asso ciate Director of Corporate Affairs at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and formerly Governance Manager/Deputy Monitoring Officer at two di strict councils in north Derbyshire.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 13th Novembe
r 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 20
th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1 st August 2024
\nTo book a place please u se the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for b ooking can be found here.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.go v.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62082@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting a virtual it’s highly popular course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour w orkshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual worksh ops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who w ish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles and meth odology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be those who n eed an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish groups. T he content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will h elp learners with their research for this module.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, to maximise the delega tes learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual worksh ops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the relevant legis lation underpinning overview and scrutiny.\nProvide an understanding of th e roles and principles of good scrutiny.\nExplore ideas about how to put t ogether a Scrutiny Work Programme\nExplore how to scope a scrutiny review. \nExplore ideas for measuring effectiveness.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.\nTrainers – Tr acy Tiff & Peter Foulsham\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995 \, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience a nd knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Trac y gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council fr om 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Cou ncil in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Se rvices.\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyre Cou ncil\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Scrutin y Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development throughout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eigh t or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Local Dem ocracy.\nDate and time\nOverview & Scrutiny\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 20th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 27th November 2024 \, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegates are required to attend both workshops. Pleas e note that you only need to book on to one course date to be able to atte nd both workshops.\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to at tend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend th e course\n\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place\nBookings for October to D ecember open on 1st August 2024\nTo book a place please use the online boo king form via the link below. The terms and conditions of booking can be f ound here.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required fo r all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purcha se order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invi te for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visib le to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Overview and Scrutiny URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-overview-and-scrutiny-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng a virtual it’s highly popular course ‘Overview and Scrutiny’. The cour se will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. Delegates wil l be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAud ience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Officer s who wish to develop their understanding of the main principles\, roles a nd methodology of overview and scrutiny. The target audience will be thos e who need an introduction to overview and scrutiny to equip them with the basics to support Overview and Scrutiny Committees and task and finish gr oups. The content is also linked to Module 7 of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nH ow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delive red virtually\, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course h as been broken into two virtual workshops.
\nThe workshops will< /em>
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case stu dies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegate s from across the country.
\nTrainers – Tracy Tiff & Peter F oulsham
\nTracy has worked in Local Government since 1995\, moving to Democratic Services in 1997. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in governance\, constitution and Overview and Scrutiny. Tracy gained valuable experience from worked at Northampton Borough Council from 2001 to 2021\, transferring to the Unitary Council – West Northants Counc il in April 2021\; where she is continuing in the field of Democratic Serv ices.
\nPeter is the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager at Wyr e Council\, where he has worked for seventeen years\, previously as the Sc rutiny Officer. Peter has been involved in training and development throu ghout his working life and has worked with ADSO in this role over the past eight or nine years. Peter is also an assessor on ADSO’s Diploma in Loca l Democracy.
\nDate and time
\nOvervi ew & Scrutiny
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 20
th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two:<
/strong> Wednesday 27th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on to one course date to be able to attend both wor kshops.
\nCost
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcoun cils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. The terms and conditions of booking can be found here.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above inform ation to adsotraining@emco uncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62074@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It w ill be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Se rvices Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the leg al and governance framework within which councils operate and the practica l application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ expe rience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide. )\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Prac tice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and A DSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how dec isions are made and reported and your role in supporting this\, both in an d out of meetings\nConstitutional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motions and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sense of how accountability and good governance wor ks in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Counc il.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive an d Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has be en responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that pe riod. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, w hich includes both the certificate and diploma.\nIan is a solicitor who ha s worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is p resently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.\nDate and time\nWor kshop One: Thursday 28th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Thu rsday 5th December 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT p er person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here. \nHow to book a place\nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you only need to book on to one worksho p to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both s essions.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (i f applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the ab ove information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-meetings-procedures-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops .
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democr atic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the p ractical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by demo cratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few year s’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Cer tificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary p resentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsib le for support to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lenno x is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which include s both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan is a solicitor who has wor ked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presen tly Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worke d seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the A ssociation of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 28th
sup> November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two:
Thursday 5th December 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cos t
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be fo
und
How to book a pla ce
\nBookings for Oc tober to December open on 1st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.< /p>\n
Please note that you only need to book on to one workshop to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both ses sions.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease se nd the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62087@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pract ice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual t hree-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework withi n which councils and combined authorities operate and the practical applic ation of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativ ely new to democratic services and to officers with a few years’ experienc e.\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help learners with their research for this modu le.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtua lly via Zoom. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course h as been divided into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the statutory position of local and combined authorit ies and the main pieces of legislation governing their operation and const itutional arrangements.\nExamine the practical application of this legal f ramework to the aspects of an authorities’ operation that impact most dire ctly on the democratic services function\, including:\n\nGovernance arrang ements and decision-making under executive arrangements\, elected mayor or leader and cabinet or a committee system.\nPolitical proportionality rule s.\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparency and ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentation s\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn w ith colleagues from across the country.\nTrainers – John Williams and Trac y Couper\nJohn has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of dem ocratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Moni toring Officer. John now works as a consultant in democratic and electora l services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.\nTracy Couper h as been Democratic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Counci l since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer since 2015. This is her 36th y ear in Democratic Services and previously she has held senior roles at Bed fordshire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Counci l during the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and starte d her career at Huntingdonshire District Council. She has been Clerk to t he Fire Authority whilst at Bedfordshire and more recently involved in the establishment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. \nDates and times\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 4th December 2024\, 9.30am-12.3 0pm\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11th December 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegate s are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need t o book on to one course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n \nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nTerms and cond itions for booking can be found here.\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncil s.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place \nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024\nTo book a plac e please use the online booking form via the link below.\nBooking requirem ents\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPleas e provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Ple ase note that your email address will be visible to all participants unles s you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotra ining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-law-and-practice-of-local-gover nment-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ . The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Servi ces Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framewor k within which councils and combined authorities operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic s ervices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and to officers with a few years’ ex perience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice modul e of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom. To maximise th e delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virt ual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with coll eagues from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Williams a
nd Tracy Couper
\nJohn has over 30 years’ practical experien
ce in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional adv
ice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of C
roydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning O
fficer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John now works as a consultant in d
emocratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deliverin
g training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Di
ploma.
Tracy Couper has been Democratic Services Manager at East C ambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer si nce 2015. This is her 36th year in Democratic Services and pre viously she has held senior roles at Bedfordshire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council during the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her career at Huntingdonshire Di strict Council. She has been Clerk to the Fire Authority whilst at Bedfor dshire and more recently involved in the establishment of the Cambridgeshi re and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 4th December 2024\, 9.30
am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11th December 2024\,
9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both works hops. Please note that you only need to book on to one course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learne r place.
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1 st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use th e online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62075@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It w ill be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Se rvices Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the leg al and governance framework within which councils operate and the practica l application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few years’ expe rience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide. )\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Prac tice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Certificate and A DSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module. \nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand how dec isions are made and reported and your role in supporting this\, both in an d out of meetings\nConstitutional issues of meetings- quorums\, points of order\nDealing with motions and voting including amendments\, adjournments and deferrals\nHave a sense of how accountability and good governance wor ks in local government\, how Councils and Councillors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nUnderstand the rules of debate and consider the impact of politics and what this means for you as an officer of the Counc il.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from a cross the country.\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive an d Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has be en responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that pe riod. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, w hich includes both the certificate and diploma.\nIan is a solicitor who ha s worked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is p resently Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worked seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.\nDate and time\nWor kshop One: Thursday 28th November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nWorkshop Two: Thu rsday 5th December 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT p er person to attend the course\n\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here. \nHow to book a place\nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.\nPlease note that you only need to book on to one worksho p to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both s essions.\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membership number (i f applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the ab ove information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Meetings Procedures URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-2-meetings-procedures-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the popular course ‘Meetings Procedures’. It will be delivered as two virtual 3-hour workshops. Delegates are required to attend both workshops .
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democr atic Services Officers who wish to further develop their understanding of the legal and governance framework within which councils operate and the p ractical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by demo cratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and officers with a few year s’ experience (6 months to 3 years’ experience of supporting meetings as a guide.)
\nThe content is also linked a number of modules especially Law and Practice module and the Structures and Functions of the ADSO Cer tificate and ADSO Diploma so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom\, and by the end of the workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plenary p resentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.
\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Curtis
\nLennox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsib le for support to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lenno x is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, which include s both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan is a solicitor who has wor ked in local government in the UK for more than thirty years. He is presen tly Head of Governance at Fylde Council in Lancashire\, where he has worke d seventeen years. Ian was council’s statutory Monitoring Officer for nine years and has acted as Deputy Returning Officer for local\, national and European elections. Ian is a past chair of the North West branch of the A ssociation of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.
\nDate and time
\nWorkshop One: Thursday 28th
sup> November 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two:
Thursday 5th December 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cos t
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be fo
und
How to book a pla ce
\nBookings for Oc tober to December open on 1st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use the online booking form via the link below.< /p>\n
Please note that you only need to book on to one workshop to be able to attend both workshops and attendance is required at both ses sions.
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease se nd the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£110/£160 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62104@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; TBC DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting an opportunity to attend this interactive\, vir tual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specificall y designed for those taking their first steps into the world of Democratic Services\, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of sta rting.\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essential s and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be delivered as a single 3-hour workshop.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers who wish to deve lop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never wo rked in this area before and who want a quick introduction to orient thems elves.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered vir tually\, and by the end of the workshop you will:\n\nUnderstand what a loc al Council is and how it is funded.\nKnow the different types of local Cou ncil and what services they provide.\nUnderstand how decisions are made an d your role in supporting this\, both in and out of meetings\nHave a sense of how accountability works in local government\, how Councils and Counci llors are held to account and the role of scrutiny.\nHave considered how t he political environment of your workplace affects your role and makes it unique.\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with colleagues f rom across the country.\nTrainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Millichap\nLenn ox is an experienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Exec utive and Regulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. H e has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that period. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualificat ions\, which includes both the certificate and diploma.\nIan has over 30 y ears’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in senior roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as head of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Ca binet and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Ex ecutive arrangements.\nDate and time\nTuesday 10th December 2024\, 9.30am- 12.30pm\nCost\n\nADSO Member rate – £55 + VAT per person to attend the cou rse\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £80 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nH ow to book a place\nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 20 24\nPlease book a place using the link below.\nTerms and conditions for bo oking can be found here\nBooking requirements\n\nA purchase order number i s required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPlease provide us with your ADSO Membe rship number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Please note that your email address will be visible to all participants unless you advise us otherwise.\n\nPle ase send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Becoming a Democratic Services Officer – An Introduction URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/becoming-a-democratic-services-officer-an- introduction-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng an opportunity to attend this interactive\, virtual course ‘Becoming a DSO – an introduction’ held via Zoom. Specifically designed for those tak ing their first steps into the world of Democratic Services\, this course is aimed at those in the first twelve weeks of starting.
\nThis is a quick introduction\, designed to give you some essentials and to give you the chance to ask questions and meet other new starters. It will be deli vered as a single 3-hour workshop.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at newly appointed Democratic Services Officers wh o wish to develop their understanding of their role. It is for those who have never worked in this area before and who want a quick introduction t o orient themselves.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually\, and by the end of th e workshop you will:
\nThe workshops will include plen ary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling dele gates to learn with colleagues from across the country.
\nTr ainers – Lennox Beattie and Ian Millichap
\nLennox is an ex perienced Democratic Services practitioner having been the Executive and R egulatory Manager at Blackpool Council for the past 14 years. He has been responsible for support to the Executive and its governance for that perio d. Lennox is also involved in ADSO work through the qualifications\, whic h includes both the certificate and diploma.
\nIan has over 30 years ’ experience of working in local government and has spent 15 years in seni or roles. He has previously worked for London Borough of Southwark as hea d of the committee governance team. Ian has Clerked Full Council\, Cabine t and all Major Committees and has experience of both Committee and Execut ive arrangements.
\nDate and time
\nTuesday 1 0th December 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm
\nCost
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1< sup>st August 2024
\nPlease book a place using the link below.
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here
\nBooking requirements
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
\n X-COST:£55/£80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-62088@www.adso.co.uk/wp DTSTAMP:20240319T103516Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-GB:Training Course CONTACT:East Midlands Councils\; adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk\; tbc DESCRIPTION:ADSO is hosting the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Pract ice of Local Government’. The course will be delivered as two\, virtual t hree-hour workshops. Delegates will be required to attend both of the vir tual workshops.\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Services Off icers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framework withi n which councils and combined authorities operate and the practical applic ation of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic services teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relativ ely new to democratic services and to officers with a few years’ experienc e.\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice module of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help learners with their research for this modu le.\nHow the course will be delivered\nThe course will be delivered virtua lly via Zoom. To maximise the delegates’ learning experience the course h as been divided into two virtual workshops.\nThe workshops will\n\nProvide an understanding of the statutory position of local and combined authorit ies and the main pieces of legislation governing their operation and const itutional arrangements.\nExamine the practical application of this legal f ramework to the aspects of an authorities’ operation that impact most dire ctly on the democratic services function\, including:\n\nGovernance arrang ements and decision-making under executive arrangements\, elected mayor or leader and cabinet or a committee system.\nPolitical proportionality rule s.\nLegal provisions affecting members and officers\; and\nArrangements to ensure good governance including access to information\, transparency and ethical standards.\n\n\n\nThe workshops will include plenary presentation s\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn w ith colleagues from across the country.\nTrainers – John Williams and Trac y Couper\nJohn has over 30 years’ practical experience in the field of dem ocratic services\, governance and constitutional advice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of Croydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning Officer and Deputy Moni toring Officer. John now works as a consultant in democratic and electora l services and has extensive experience of delivering training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Diploma.\nTracy Couper h as been Democratic Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire District Counci l since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer since 2015. This is her 36th y ear in Democratic Services and previously she has held senior roles at Bed fordshire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Counci l during the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and starte d her career at Huntingdonshire District Council. She has been Clerk to t he Fire Authority whilst at Bedfordshire and more recently involved in the establishment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. \nDates and times\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 4th December 2024\, 9.30am-12.3 0pm\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11th December 2024\, 9.30am-12.30pm\nDelegate s are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need t o book on to one course date to be able to attend both workshops.\nCost\n \nADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course\nNon-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course\n\nTerms and cond itions for booking can be found here.\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncil s.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learner place.\nHow to book a place \nBookings for October to December open on 1st August 2024\nTo book a plac e please use the online booking form via the link below.\nBooking requirem ents\n\nA purchase order number is required for all bookings. Please make the PO out to ADSO.\nA hardcopy of the purchase order is required.\nPleas e provide us with your ADSO Membership number (if applicable)\nA few days after booking you will receive a calendar invite for the workshop(s). Ple ase note that your email address will be visible to all participants unles s you advise us otherwise.\n\nPlease send the above information to adsotra ining@emcouncils.gov.uk. DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T123000 LOCATION:Via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Law and Practice of Local Government URL:https://www.adso.co.uk/event/workshop-1-law-and-practice-of-local-gover nment-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nADSO is hosti ng the interactive\, virtual course ‘Law and Practice of Local Government’ . The course will be delivered as two\, virtual three-hour workshops. De legates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.
\nAudience
\nThis course is aimed at Democratic Servi ces Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the legal framewor k within which councils and combined authorities operate and the practical application of this to the range of work areas undertaken by democratic s ervices teams. The course content will be relevant both to those who are relatively new to democratic services and to officers with a few years’ ex perience.
\nThe content is also linked to the Law and Practice modul e of the ADSO Certificate and so it will help learners with their research for this module.
\nHow the course will be delivered
\nThe course will be delivered virtually via Zoom. To maximise th e delegates’ learning experience the course has been divided into two virt ual workshops.
\nThe workshops will
\nThe workshops will include plenary presentations\, case studies and smaller group working\, enabling delegates to learn with coll eagues from across the country.
\nTrainers – John Williams a
nd Tracy Couper
\nJohn has over 30 years’ practical experien
ce in the field of democratic services\, governance and constitutional adv
ice. For 12 of these he headed up the service at the London Boroughs of C
roydon and then Tower Hamlets\, where he was also appointed as Returning O
fficer and Deputy Monitoring Officer. John now works as a consultant in d
emocratic and electoral services and has extensive experience of deliverin
g training in each of these areas. He is also an assessor for the ADSO Di
ploma.
Tracy Couper has been Democratic Services Manager at East C ambridgeshire District Council since 2005 and Deputy Monitoring Officer si nce 2015. This is her 36th year in Democratic Services and pre viously she has held senior roles at Bedfordshire County Council prior to its abolition\, Peterborough City Council during the transition period to it becoming a Unitary Council and started her career at Huntingdonshire Di strict Council. She has been Clerk to the Fire Authority whilst at Bedfor dshire and more recently involved in the establishment of the Cambridgeshi re and Peterborough Combined Authority.
\nDates and times
\nWorkshop One: Wednesday 4th December 2024\, 9.30
am-12.30pm
\nWorkshop Two: Wednesday 11th December 2024\,
9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both works hops. Please note that you only need to book on to one course date to be able to attend both workshops.
\nCost
\nTerms and conditions for booking can be found here.
\nPlease email adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk if you wish to be allocated a learne r place.
\nHow to book a place
\nBookings for October to December open on 1 st August 2024
\nTo book a place please use th e online booking form via the link below.
\nPlease send the above information to adsotraining@emcouncils.gov.uk.
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