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
Dates:
- Thurs 18th September 2025: 7pm - 8pm
- Saturday 6th December 2025: 10am - 11am
Councillors & Clerks
Councillors: chairing meetings effectively
Dates:
- 20 October 18.30
Freedom of Information for councils
*** New dates coming soon ***
Canva Part One - Getting Started
*** New dates coming soon ***
Canva Part Two - Advanced
Dates:
- 17th September 2025 1.00pm
Communicating with your community Part 1: creating a communications strategy
*** New dates coming soon ***
Communicating with your community Part 2: implementing effective community engagement and building sustainable conversations
*** New dates coming soon ***
Whistlestop tour for New Councillors and clerks
New dates added soon
Finance & Audit
New Clerks' Finance (plus a second course FREE after you attend)
*** New dates coming soon ***
Introduction to VAT
*** New dates coming soon ***
Finance for Councillors
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
Dates:
- 24 September at 10am | 29 October at 10am | 10 December at 10am | 28 January 2026 at 10am | 04 March at 10am
Budgeting
Dates:
- 14 October 2025 at 10am | 6 November 2025 at 10am
Anti-bribery essentials
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Budgeting
Dates:
- 11 September at 10am | 30 September at 10am | 14 October at 10am | 6 November at 10am
Role of Internal Audit
Dates:
- 19 November 10am | 18 February 2026 at 10am
Communications
Councillors: Data Protection Training
Dates:
- 6 October 18.30 | 10 November 18.30 | 8 December 18.30
Data Protection and GDPR: Part 1
Dates:
- 3 October 09.30 | 3 November 09.30
Data Protection and GDPR: Part 2
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
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Freedom of information essentials
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Health and safety essentials
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Introduction to Planning
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Anti-money laundering essentials
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
COSHH essentials
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Data protection essentials
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Information security awareness essentials
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Team leadership essentials
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Working with volunteers essentials
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
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Leadership in challenging situations
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Introduction to local councils
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Understanding Precepts
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Anti Bribery Essentials
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Stress Management
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Mental Health Awareness
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk
Environmental Awareness Essentials
Registration on this course will last 12 months. Register and receive an access link by emailing training@lalc.org.uk