Our aim is to develop a sustainable training programme throughout Lancashire and Merseyside.

New and exciting training programmes are being developed constantly, much of which is delivered by external training providers with extensive experience in their fields. Our current training is detailed below.

In the meantime, if you have suggestions for courses or subjects or need help to find the training you need - please contact training@lalc.org.uk.
Please Note: Cancellations & changes made within 7 working days before the training date will incur the full cost of the training.



FREE Share & Learn

Chairmans Share and Learn Sessions for 2025 - FREE

Price: FREE
Dates:
  • Thurs 18th September 2025: 7pm - 8pm
  • Saturday 6th December 2025: 10am - 11am

Councillors & Clerks

Councillors: chairing meetings effectively

Members: £35 Non-Members: £60
Dates:
  • 20 October 18.30

Freedom of Information for councils

Members: £30 Non-Members: £60

*** New dates coming soon ***

 Canva Part One - Getting Started

Members: £30 Non-Members: £60

*** New dates coming soon ***

Canva Part Two - Advanced

Members: £30 Non-Members: £60
Dates:
  • 17th September 2025 1.00pm

Communicating with your community Part 1: creating a communications strategy

Members: £30 Non-Members: £60

*** New dates coming soon ***

Communicating with your community Part 2: implementing effective community engagement and building sustainable conversations

Members: £30 Non-Members: £60

*** New dates coming soon ***

Whistlestop tour for New Councillors and clerks

Members: £35 Non-Members: £60

New dates added soon

Finance & Audit

New Clerks' Finance (plus a second course FREE after you attend)

Members: £35 Non-Members: £35

*** New dates coming soon ***

Introduction to VAT

Members: £35 Non-Members: £35

*** New dates coming soon ***

Finance for Councillors

Members: £35 Non-Members: £60
Dates:
  • 23 October at 10am | 4 November at 6.30pm | 25 November at 10am | 11 December at 10am | 29 January 2026 at 6.30pm |
  • 10 February at 10am

Internal Controls

Members: £35 Non-Members: £60
Dates:
  • 24 September at 10am | 29 October at 10am | 10 December at 10am | 28 January 2026 at 10am | 04 March at 10am

Budgeting

Members: £35 Non-Members: £35
Dates:
  • 14 October 2025 at 10am | 6 November 2025 at 10am

Anti-bribery essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Budgeting

Members: £35 Non-Members: £60
Dates:
  • 11 September at 10am | 30 September at 10am | 14 October at 10am | 6 November at 10am

Role of Internal Audit

Members: £30 Non-Members: £60
Dates:
  • 19 November 10am | 18 February 2026 at 10am

Communications

Councillors: Data Protection Training

Members: £35 Non-Members: £60
Dates:
  • 6 October 18.30 | 10 November 18.30 | 8 December 18.30

Data Protection and GDPR: Part 1

Members: £35 Non-Members: £60
Dates:
  • 3 October 09.30 | 3 November 09.30

Data Protection and GDPR: Part 2

Members: £35 Non-Members: £60
Dates:
  • 29th September 10am | 7 October 14.30 | 17 November 09.30

Flexible E-learning


E-Learning Courses are available at any time and undertaken independently at your convenience. To sign-up please email training@lalc.org.uk. Once processed you will receive joining instructions and your council will be issued with an invoice. Registration on this course will last 12 months. Most are £18/person/session available to members only

First Aid essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Freedom of information essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Health and safety essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Introduction to Planning

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Anti-money laundering essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

COSHH essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Data protection essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Information security awareness essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Team leadership essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Working with volunteers essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Respectful and positive social media

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Leadership in challenging situations

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Introduction to local councils

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Understanding Precepts

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Anti Bribery Essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Stress Management

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Mental Health Awareness

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk

Environmental Awareness Essentials

Members: £18 Non-Members: £30

Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk