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Avon Local Councils' Association
Clerk Training
For Clerks 1 Event
CiLCA Portfolio Guidance 2 Events

This session is mandatory for anyone wihing to embark on the Certificate in Local Adminstration 2021 qualification.
The aim is to:
- Assess the candiates suitablity to do the course
- Assess their training needs
- Explain the course content and expectations of the candidates and their trainer
- Provide hints and tips on putting together a success portfolio
- Provide resources to get you started
- Link you into a network of other clerks embarking on the same journey
- For you to ask questions
- Meet the other potential candidates and network
Event Date | Thu 11 Apr 2024 10:00 am |
Event End Date | Thu 11 Apr 2024 12:00 pm |
Registered | 0 |
Available Place | 10 |
Individual Price | £40 for members |
Location | Zoom |
Categories | For Clerks |

If you are new to the role of the Proper Officer (Clerk) to a Local Council, or you have not undertaken any training for the role you are undertaking, this session will give you the very basics to enable you to ensure your council is operating lawfully.
The biggest mistake a new Clerk can make is simply continue to do what the previous Clerk did, or worse still, just accept what the councillors think their Clerk should do. This session will provide you with the information you need about:
- Who does what
- The duties and responsibilities of the Council
- The duties the of the Proper Officer (Clerk)
- The Clerks Core Standards
- Key policies
- The Clerks Year
- Agenda setting and minute taking – the essentials
- Resources for the future
Event Date | Thu 18 Apr 2024 10:00 am |
Event End Date | Thu 18 Apr 2024 11:30 am |
Cut off date | Wed 17 Apr 2024 11:45 pm |
Registered | 4 |
Available Place | 8 |
Individual Price | £40 for members |
Categories | Clerk Training |

There is a mandatory session. "The Introduction to CiLCA" which must be completed by all students and signed off by the recognised trainer prior to applying to do the qualification with the SLCC. This session is provided separately to enable Students to complete it without registering for the support package if they wish. this session is £40 for members (£80 for non-members).
Event Date | Wed 12 Jun 2024 10:00 am |
Event End Date | Wed 12 Jun 2024 12:00 pm |
Registered | 3 |
Available Place | 7 |
Individual Price | £40 for members |
Location | Zoom |
Categories | CiLCA Portfolio Guidance |

If you are new to the role of the Proper Officer (Clerk) to a Local Council, or you have not undertaken any training for the role you are undertaking, this session will give you the very basics to enable you to ensure your council is operating lawfully.
The biggest mistake a new Clerk can make is simply continue to do what the previous Clerk did, or worse still, just accept what the councillors think their Clerk should do. This session will provide you with the information you need about:
- Who does what
- The duties and responsibilities of the Council
- The duties the of the Proper Officer (Clerk)
- The Clerks Core Standards
- Key policies
- The Clerks Year
- Agenda setting and minute taking – the essentials
- Resources for the future
Event Date | Thu 18 Jul 2024 1:00 pm |
Event End Date | Thu 18 Jul 2024 2:30 pm |
Cut off date | Wed 17 Jul 2024 11:45 pm |
Registered | 5 |
Available Place | 7 |
Individual Price | £40 for members |
Categories | Clerk Training |

If you are new to the role of the Proper Officer (Clerk) to a Local Council, or you have not undertaken any training for the role you are undertaking, this session will give you the very basics to enable you to ensure your council is operating lawfully.
This session will provide you with the information you need about:
- Who does what
- The duties and responsibilities of the Council
- The duties the of the Proper Officer (Clerk)
- The Clerks Core Standards
- Key policies
- The Clerks Year
- Agenda setting and minute taking – the essentials
- Resources for the future
Event Date | Tue 11 Feb 2025 10:30 am |
Event End Date | Tue 11 Feb 2025 12:30 pm |
Cut off date | Tue 11 Feb 2025 6:45 am |
Registered | 5 |
Available Place | 7 |
Individual Price | £40 for members |
Categories | Clerk Training |

If you are new to the role of the Proper Officer (Clerk) to a Local Council, or you have not undertaken any training for the role you are undertaking, this session will give you the very basics to enable you to ensure your council is operating lawfully.
This session will provide you with the information you need about:
- Who does what
- The duties and responsibilities of the Council
- The duties the of the Proper Officer (Clerk)
- The Clerks Core Standards
- Key policies
- The Clerks Year
- Agenda setting and minute taking – the essentials
- Resources for the future
Event Date | Mon 7 Jul 2025 10:30 am |
Event End Date | Mon 7 Jul 2025 12:30 pm |
Cut off date | Mon 7 Jul 2025 7:45 am |
Registered | 8 |
Available Place | 4 |
Individual Price | £40 for members |
Categories | Clerk Training |

If you are new to the role of the Proper Officer (Clerk) to a Local Council, or you have not undertaken any training for the role you are undertaking, this session will give you the very basics to enable you to ensure your council is operating lawfully.
This session will provide you with the information you need about:
- Who does what
- The duties and responsibilities of the Council
- The duties the of the Proper Officer (Clerk)
- The Clerks Core Standards
- Key policies
- The Clerks Year
- Agenda setting and minute taking – the essentials
- Resources for the future
Event Date | Thu 20 Nov 2025 10:30 am |
Event End Date | Thu 20 Nov 2025 12:30 pm |
Cut off date | Thu 20 Nov 2025 7:45 am |
Registered | 0 |
Available Place | 12 |
Individual Price | £40 for members |
Categories | Clerk Training |
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This package provides the Introduction to CiLCA short course and an ongoing structured programme of tutorials and mentoring support to enable Clerks to successfully complete the CiLCA qualification. The second cohort will engage with sessions on the following dates:
Details |
Proposed dates for ALCA |
|
Session 1 (Introduction) |
2 December 2025 - (9:15 - 11:15) |
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Session 2 |
|
12 January 2026 (09:15 - 12:15) |
Session 3 |
|
17 March 2026 (09:15 - 12:15) |
Session 4 |
|
12 May 2026 (09:15 -12:15) |
Session 5 |
|
23 June 2026 (09:15 - 12:15) |
Session 6 Session 7 |
8 September 2026 (09:15 - 12:15) 27 October 2026 (09:15 - 12:15) |
The course fees are tiered depending on the size and income of the local council from which you are registering - those with an income of less than £25k per annum will be eligible for a discoutned registration fee of £250. Please contact ALCA before enrolling so that all details can be checked.
Event Date | Tue 2 Dec 2025 |
Event End Date | Tue 27 Oct 2026 |
Registered | 1 |
Available Place | 7 |
Individual Price | CONTACT ALCA TO MAKE COURSE BOOKING AND CONFIRM PRICE |
Categories | Clerk Training, CiLCA Portfolio Guidance |
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