Dec
1
Tue
Module 1: Council and its Governance @ Online via Zoom
Dec 1 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Council and its Governance

ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive, virtual course ‘Council and its Governance’.  Council and its Governance will be delivered as two three hour workshops held virtually.  Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.

Audience

This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different types of governance arrangements and the role of Council meetings.  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 the Council and Governance module 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;

  • provide an understanding of good governance principles and how they apply to democratic services
  • provide an understanding of the internal governance arrangements by which councils exercise their powers
  • examine the differences between Leader & Cabinet and the Committee systems
  • explore how the Full Council meeting operates in different governance settings.

The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with democratic service officers from across the country.

Trainer

The 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.  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 experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.  He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).

Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.

 Date and time

  • 1 December – 9:30 – 12:30
  • 10 December – 9:30 – 12:30

Delegates are required to attend both workshops.

Cost

  • ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend both workshops
  • Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend both workshops

All costs subject to VAT.

ADSO 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.

Virtual Platform

The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.

Places are limited to ensure interactivity so book early to avoid disappointment using the link below:

BOOK NOW

You only need to book once to access both modules of the course.

Dec
4
Fri
ADSO Full Board meeting
Dec 4 @ 11:15 am – 2:00 pm
Dec
10
Thu
Module 2: Council and its Governance @ Online via Zoom
Dec 10 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Council and its Governance

ADSO are delighted to announce the launch of the interactive, virtual course ‘Council and its Governance’.  Council and its Governance will be delivered as two three hour workshops held virtually.  Delegates will be required to attend both of the virtual workshops.

Audience

This course is aimed at Democratic Services Officers who wish to develop their understanding of the different types of governance arrangements and the role of Council meetings.  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 the Council and Governance module 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;

  • provide an understanding of good governance principles and how they apply to democratic services
  • provide an understanding of the internal governance arrangements by which councils exercise their powers
  • examine the differences between Leader & Cabinet and the Committee systems
  • explore how the Full Council meeting operates in different governance settings.

The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with democratic service officers from across the country.

Trainer

The 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.  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 experience of both Committee and Executive arrangements.  He is a Member of Governance Institute (Formerly ISCA).

Ian now supports ADSO with their virtual training programmes.

 Date and time

  • 1 December – 9:30 – 12:30
  • 10 December – 9:30 – 12:30

Delegates are required to attend both workshops.

Cost

  • ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend both workshops
  • Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend both workshops

All costs subject to VAT.

ADSO 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.

Virtual Platform

The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.

Places are limited to ensure interactivity so book early to avoid disappointment using the link below:

BOOK NOW

You only need to book once to access both modules of the course.

Dec
18
Fri
South West Regional Meeting @ Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jan
15
Fri
East of England Regional Meeting @ Via Zoom
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jan
21
Thu
Module 1: Structures and Functions @ Online via Zoom
Jan 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Structures and Functions
ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions’.  Structures and Functions will be delivered as two two hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend two workshops, the first will take place on 21st January 2021, the second date will now take place on 28 January – full details below.

Audience
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 UK.  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 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

  • Help learners understand local government in its wider context
  • Describe the evolution of local government to the present
  • Invite learners to discuss and dissect the structure of local government today

The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.

Trainer
Ian 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 Council Secretaries and Solicitors.

Dates and times

  • 21 January 9:30 – 11.30
  • 28 January 09:30 – 12:00 (please note that this session will last 2 hours and 30 minutes)

Please note that changes have been made to the previously advertised course date.

Delegates are required to attend both workshops.  You only need to book once to access both modules of the course.

Cost

  • ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course
  • Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course

All costs subject to VAT.

ADSO 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.

Virtual Platform
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.

To book a place please visit here https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/76152

North East, Yorkshire and Humberside Regional meeting @ By Zoom
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jan
28
Thu
Module 2: Structures and Functions @ Online via Zoom
Jan 28 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Structures and Functions
ADSO are delighted to announce the launch the interactive, virtual course ‘Structures and Functions’.  Structures and Functions will be delivered as two two hour workshops held virtually. Delegates will be required to attend two workshops, the first will take place on 21st January 2021, the second date will now take place on 28 January – full details below.

Audience
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 UK.  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 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

  • Help learners understand local government in its wider context
  • Describe the evolution of local government to the present
  • Invite learners to discuss and dissect the structure of local government today

The workshops will include plenary presentations, case studies and smaller group working, enabling delegates to learn with delegates from across the country.

Trainer
Ian 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 Council Secretaries and Solicitors.

Dates and times

  • 21 January 9:30 – 11.30
  • 28 January 09:30 – 12:00 (please note that this session will last 2 hours and 30 minutes)

Please note that changes have been made to the previously advertised course date.

Delegates are required to attend both workshops.  You only need to book once to access both modules of the course.

Cost

  • ADSO Member rate – £110 per person to attend the course
  • Non-ADSO Member rate – £160 per person to attend the course

All costs subject to VAT.

ADSO 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.

Virtual Platform
The virtual workshop will be held using Zoom.

To book a place please visit here https://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/ADSO/76152

London Regional meeting @ online tbc
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Agenda to follow.  Please contact either Andy Spragg (andrew.spragg@adso.co.uk) or Louise Fleming (louise.fleming@merton.gov.uk)

 

 

 

Jan
29
Fri
ADSO Webinar – Councillor Code of Conduct @ via GoTo Webinar
Jan 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The new Councillors’ Code of Conduct was published by the LGA in December 2020. This free webinar, hosted by ADSO, will take place on Friday 29th January at 10.30, lasting for one hour.

Paul Hoey from Hoey Ainscough Associates and the co-architect of the new code will present its key elements and in particular the changes from the consultation version. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of Paul and share your views.

THE WEBINAR IS NOW FULL.

A recording of the webinar will be made available to access by all ADSO members if you have not been able to book on.  Look out for announcements on social media and the website.

The webinar is sponsored by Public-I providing hardware and software to the public sector for the best meeting experience.