2023 ADSO Webinars

An Introduction to Community Power – Grace Pollard and Stephanie Riches, New Local

Webinar recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7136781977522649348 

PowerPoint presentation:

An Introduction to Community Power

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Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions – Best Practice – Ann Coldicott, Lindsey Atkinson (Essex County Council) & Jill Thwaites

Webinar recording:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/3464916716412344324

PowerPoint presentation:

Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions – Best Practice

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New Statutory Exclusions Guidance and Regulations September 2023 – Summary notes

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IRP Example Procedure pages

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‘All of the power, none of the risk’: Designing accessible public meetings and information – Katherine Harclerode, Rotherham MBC

Webinar recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5600212277597249536

PowerPoint presentation: 

‘All of the power, none of the risk’: Designing accessible public meetings and information

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Debate Not Hate: Ending abuse in public life – Jess Norman, Local Government Association (LGA)

Webinar recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1960276834312823466

PowerPoint presentation:

Debate not hate: Ending abuse in public life

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No Overall Control and unstable administrations – challenges for Democratic Service Officers – Rob Vincent, ex Chief Executive, Kirklees Council  

Webinar recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8293293384365821359

PowerPoint presentation:

No Overall Control and unstable administrations

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Questions submitted with answers

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The Importance of Local Leadership: a Framework for Councillors – Will Oldham and Poonam Mistry from the Local Government Association (LGA) with Cllr Neil Prior  

Webinar recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/3590005952073510829

PowerPoint presentation: 

The Importance of Local Leadership: a Framework for Councillors

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2022 ADSO Webinars

Levelling-Up: The Implications and Opportunities for DSOsProfessor Colin Copus  

Video recording link:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/907057933011496454

PPT: 

Levelling-Up:  The Implications and Opportunities for DSOs PPT – Colin Copus – 2022-04-20

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The New Model Code of Conduct – Paul Hoey  

Video recording link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/3723566919385588240

PPT: 

The New Model Code of Conduct -Paul Hoey – 2022-05-20

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The impact of abuse and intimidation of councillors – Jess Norman, Senior Policy Adviser, Local Government Association (LGA)   

Video recording link:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2217923185342147344

PPT: 

The impact of abuse and intimidation of councillors – Jess Norman – 2022-07-15

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The Councillor: from whom much is expected; little is often given – except from DSOs – Professor Colin Copus, ADSO Non-Executive Director 

Video recording link (please note there is a short interruption in sound during this recording):

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5097290152779720976

PPT: 

The Councillor: from whom much is expected; little is often given – Colin Copus – 2022-09-20

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2021 ADSO Webinars

Councillor Code of Conduct with Paul Hoey:

29 January 2021 recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1114986567075871751

12 February 2021recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1476164042485266695

PowerPoint:  

Paul Hoey – Councillor Code of Conduct – PowerPoint

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Civic Support with Phil O’Brien:

Live recording starts at 30 seconds in as the first 30 seconds mistakenly recorded the pre-webinar practice session

10 March 2021 recording:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/709203005641015811

PowerPoint:  

Phil O’Brien – Civic Support – PowerPoint

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Q&A responses – Civic Support with Phil O’Brien 10.3.2021

Rules relating to the pre-election period with Mark Heath:

17 March 2021 recording:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/6689581989197404167

PowerPoint:  

Mark Heath – Rules relating to the pre-election period – PowerPoint

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Mark Heath VWV Pre-election Notice Period Guidance March 2021

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Mark Heath Webinar Q&A 17.3.2021

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School Appeals: The Basics with Ann Coldicott and Rachel Williamson

30 September 2021 recording:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5229529507912395790

PowerPoint:  

Ann Coldicott – School Appeals: The Basics – PowerPoint

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Example Clerk’s Decision Template

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Example Clerk’s Chairing Checklist Template

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Example Chair’s Script

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Example panel member invite

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Example Governor Newsletter

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School Appeals: Best Practice with Rachel Williamson and Ann Coldicott

10 November 2021 recording:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/6532907085060259079

PowerPoint:  

Rachel Williamson- School Appeals: Best Practice – PowerPoint

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The Essential Requirements for Hybrid Meetings with Keith Blackwell

8 December 2021 recording:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1980898160365044742

PowerPoint: 

The Essential Requirements for Hybrid Meetings – Keith Blackwell – PowerPoint

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To access the LLG Briefing on ‘Virtual Meetings Call for Evidence – The Future of Local Authority Meeting Provision’  held on 23rd June 2021 including a contribution from John Austin, please see below: