Core Skills for Effective Clerks

This practical, confidence-boosting course is designed for new and developing clerks who want to feel on top of the essentials and run their council smoothly, lawfully, and professionally.

You’ll gain clear, usable guidance on:

• Clerk’s paperwork — agendas, minutes, standing orders, asset registers, and good record-keeping

• Forward planning — helping your council set priorities, manage workloads, and plan ahead effectively

• Budgeting basics — understanding precepts, monitoring spend, and supporting sound financial decisions

• Elections and co-options — knowing what to do, when to do it, and how to stay compliant

By the end of the session, you’ll feel more confident in your role, better equipped to support councillors, and ready to apply best practice straight away in your council.

Ideal for clerks, deputies, and anyone wanting a refresher on the fundamentals of effective clerking.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided so please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking.