We shared our revamped Internal Audit Service — we explored updates, support, and resources. The recording is HERE

Discover tools and ideas that enhgance community engagement, streamline data collection, and ensure inclusive, representative feedback for local council projects.

Ai has a very useful role to play in local councils responding to planning applications. Join us to find out how

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Angela Gilbert, GRCC, explores the governance and management of village halls, and the responsibilities of Parish Councillors serving as trustees.

The National Allotment Society (NAS) provides free initial legal advice to members, manages Allotment Officer Forums, and helps protect allotments from disposal.

GRCC discuss rural housing schemes, emphasising Council involvement, affordable housing challenges, and the impact on rural communities' sustainability and inclusivity.

Taurus HR to explores local council employment practices, including line management, recruitment, appraisals, and emerging legislation.

Rights and responsibilities for PROW, unrecorded rights of way, the 2031 registration deadline, and how councils can get involved.

Additional revenue streams are crucial for council projects. We talk about successful grant applications, best practice, possible pitfalls, and available and upcoming funds.

A workshop on hosting successful Annual Parish Meetimgs. We brainstorm budgets, putting together a team, marketing the evnt and much more.

Litter hotspots, attitudes of the authorities, legislative base and the culprits; as well as what local councils can do about litter, from local actions to effective lobbying.

Launch of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner's Councillor Advocacy Scheme which introduces closer working between councils and neighbourhood police

Understand how your council can take effective action against speeding motorists and what the difference is between 20mph limits and zones.

Dursley and other councils shared their experiences with Visitor and Tourist Information Centres: possible venues, staffing, funding, successes and pitfalls.

We kept the climate conversation going talking about projects from across the county as well as how to host a Home Energy Café, and working collaboratively.

We focus on community fridges and pantries with Tetbury Town Council, Feeding Gloucestershire, and Northway Parish Council.

Elections, councillor recruitment and retention, and the launch of GAPTC's Election Toolkit. Councils with successful recruitment campaigns shared their experiences

We explored the importance of engaging youth in local councils with Chippenham Town Council and Stroud District Council to inspire effective youth engagement strategies.

We learned about Climate and Biodiversity actions from the experiences of local and out-of-county Councils. Guests included Kempley Parish Council and Cllr Ed Gemmell.

We discuss how local Councils can supports their residents during this rising crisis. Hosted by the Citizens' Advice Bureau, the Grace Network, and GL11.

The Gloucestershire Older Drivers Forum spoke on road safety initiatives, Cllr Whyborn discussed 20mph zones and Cllr Pedrick brought us up to date on ANPR.