For full details and to book, click here: Working in a Political Environment
Audience
This course is 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 Local Government, of the ADSO Certificate so it will help learners with their research for this module.
How the course will be delivered
The course will be delivered virtually, to maximise the delegates learning experience the course has been broken into two virtual workshops.
The workshops will seek to:
- Explore and better understand the differences between the roles and responsibilities of elected members and officers.
- Examine the legal, constitutional and procedural framework regulating the conduct of members and officers.
- Enhance your understanding of the political environment around you.
- Develop your knowledge and skills of how to operate effectively in a political environment.
The 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 experiences of other delegates from across the country.
Dates and times
Workshop One – Tuesday 18th March 2025, 1.30pm-4.30pm
Workshop Two – Tuesday 25th March 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 18th March course date to be able to attend both workshops.
Please contact either Michael Robson Michael.Robson@northoftyne-ca.gov.uk or Shauna Healey shaunahealey@merseyfire.gov.uk
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Please contact Mel Harris Mel.Harris@wychavon.gov.uk or Matt Berry mattberry@cannockchasedc.gov.uk for more information.
Date and time
Workshop One: Thursday 8th May 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Workshop Two: Thursday 15th May 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 8th May to be able to attend both workshops.
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course
- ADSO Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge Learner – Free
How to book a place
Please 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. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.
For full details and to book, click here: Structures and Functions
Date and time
Workshop One: Wednesday 14th May 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Workshop Two: Wednesday 21st May 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 14th May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course
- ADSO Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge Learner – Free
How to book a place
To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.
For full details and to book, click here: Just a Minute
Date and time
Workshop One: Thursday 8th May 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Workshop Two: Thursday 15th May 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book to attend the workshop on 8th May to be able to attend both workshops.
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course
- ADSO Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge Learner – Free
How to book a place
Please 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. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.
For full details and to book, click here: Structures and Functions
Date and time
Workshop One: Wednesday 14th May 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Workshop Two: Wednesday 21st May 2025, 9.30am-12.30pm
Delegates are required to attend both workshops. Please note that you only need to book on 14th May course date to be able to attend both workshops.
Cost
- ADSO Member rate – £110 + VAT per person to attend the course
- Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 + VAT per person to attend the course
- ADSO Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge Learner – Free
How to book a place
To book a place please use the online booking form via the link below. Terms and conditions for booking can be found here.
For full details and to book, click here: Just a Minute
Please contact the the group organiser, Natalie Ainscough, if you are an MO/DMO who would like to join the group or want further meeting details on natalie.ainscough@hoeyainscough.co.uk