Parish & Town Training, Lancashire

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 made within 7 working days before the training date will incur the full cost of the training.

Finance
New Clerks' Finance (plus a second course FREE after you attend) Wednesday, 26 March '25 10am – 11:40am, Thursday, 8 May '25 10am – 11:40am, Tuesday, 17 June '25 10am – 11:40am, Thursday, 17 July '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
Introduction to VAT Tuesday, 29 April '25 10am – 11:40am, Thursday, 5 June '25 10am – 11:40am, Tuesday, 15 July '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
Procurement Act 2023 Thursday, 12 June '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
Finance for Councillors Thursday, 24 April '25 10am – 11:40am, Tuesday, 3 June '25 10am – 11:40am, Thursday, 10 July '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
Introduction to VAT Tuesday, 29 April '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
Internal Controls Wednesday, 28 May '25 10am – 11:40am, Wednesday, 23 July '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
Procurement Act 2023 Tuesday, 22 April '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
Finance for Councillors Thursday, 24 April '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
VAT for registered councils Thursday, 1 May '25 10am – 11:40am, Tuesday, 24 June '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
VAT Partial Exemption Thursday, 19 June '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
Budgeting Tuesday, 22 July '25 10am – 11:40am ££35
Councillors & Clerks
Chairmans Share and Learn Sessions for 2025 - FREE Sat 14th June, 10-11am, Thurs 18th Sept, Sat 6th Dec 2025 BOOK ONE DATE ONLY £FREE
Whistlestop tour for New Councillors and clerks Tuesday 13/05/2025 7-9pm ££35 - £60 non members
Audit
FREE Share & Learn Network
Planning
Planning for Parish and Town councils Tuesday 8th April, 2025 7-9.30pm £40 - £65
NIMBLE e-learning training

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 Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk £18 Members, 30 Non members
Freedom of information essentials Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk £18 Members, 30 Non members
Health and safety essentials Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk ££18 Members, £30 Non members
Introduction to Planning Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk ££18 Members, £30 Non members
Understanding Precepts Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk £18 Members, 30 Non members
Anti Bribery Essentials Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk £18 Members, 30 Non members
Stress Management Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk £18 Members, 30 Non members
Mental Health Awareness Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk £18 Members, 30 Non members
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk £18 Members, 30 Non members
Environmental Awareness Essentials Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk £18 Members, 30 Non members
Local Council Communications, Community Engagement and Compliance Training Courses Workshops for Clerks, Council Officers and Councillors on all aspects of Council Communications, Community Engagement and GDPR/FOI Compliance.