From: Society of Local Council Clerks on behalf of Society of Local Council Clerks Sent: 08 January 2015 10:25 To: clerk@dartmoorforestpc.net Subject: South West Regional Roadshow Reminder Flag Status: Flagged Dear Nigel The exciting and innovative 2015 South West Regional Roadshow takes place at The St.Mellion International Resort Hotel in Saltash, on Wednesday 25th February - book now to secure your place. This is your essential local forum for training and networking, developed to help you better serve the community you represent. The one day event will be thought provoking, interactive and engaging, giving you the opportunity to hear and discuss best practice and meet and speak with other professionals about current issues affecting the sector. There are so many highlights to this unmissable one day event, including: * Capacity Building for Devolution - “How is Cornwall Council going to save £198 million over the next 4 years?” Rob Andrew and Scott Sharples from Cornwall Devolution Team and your local SLCC Branch Secretary A branch networking session giving you the opportunity to meet your local Branch Secretary and fellow colleagues and discuss this current local issue. * Law for Local Councils – What you need to know about the electoral process and other legal developments Roger Taylor, Head Partner at Hedleys Solicitors LLP The session will explain and discuss recent changes in the law and examine how these changes impact on the powers, duties and procedures of parish and town councils. * How to engage your community with your Neighbourhood Development Plan Jenny Frew from the Neighbourhood Planning Team at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Jenny will give you practical advice on how to effectively engage your community with your plan. * Consulting with your Community Linda Roberts FILCM, Clerk to Calne Town Council in Wiltshire The workshop explores the intensive consultation exercise with the Calne community to create a masterplan for the town’s future development * Contracts and Reward - Employment Workshop Lis Moore, SLCC Head of Advisory Services An interactive session covering the common and not so common issues in setting pay and reward, what is best practice and what is not! * And finally a session from our Principal Sponsor Came and Company Local Council Insurance on reducing claims on your council insurance. * Not forgetting... As well as a fantastic blend of speakers, the Roadshow is a great way to network with colleagues, together with our friendly group of exhibitors who are on hand willing to offer advice and guidance. Came and Company Local Council Insurance Sponsor the Regional Roadshow Programme How to book Click here to complete the online registration form and to view the agenda. Prices Early bird offer - £69 + VAT for members (deadline 28th January) After 28th January - £79 + VAT for members 3 for 2 – get one free place if you book 3 places from the same council £10 saving for accompanying guests (cannot be used in conjunction with 3 for 2 offer) * please see the website for full terms and conditions Other events coming up in your area CiLCA Portfolio Four day course, Taunton Day One: 11th Feb Day Two: 11th March Day Three: 20th May Day Four: 10th June Effective Supervision & Performance Management 4th March, Martock Health, Safety & Wellbeing 26th March, Swindon Agendas and Minutes 12th May, Bodmin Trading for Councils 25th June, Swindon To unsubscribe from our emails, please click here Society of Local Council Clerks - 8 The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4EA - Tel: 01823 253646