Corporate Peer Challenge
The Corporate Peer Challenge is free and a crucial improvement too, which is now available yearly to the largest parish and town councils.
Improvement, training and qualifications
We champion continuous improvement within the parish and town council sector and encourage parish and town councils to invest in training and learning opportunities for their councillors, clerks, and council staff members. We work with county associations and other organisations to offer online courses, peer reviews, and formal qualifications, all tailored to support your professional development.
We also manage the Improvement and Development Board, which we set up in 2013 with the Society of Local Council Clerks to oversee the sector's improvement and development initiatives strategy. It includes representatives from county associations, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, and the Local Government Association.
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Online courses
We offer an array of short, dynamic online training courses designed to equip councillors, clerks, and council staff with essential skills.
Qualifications
There are various qualifications to help parish and town councils operate effectively within the law and properly manage their activities and finances.
Improvement and Development Board
The Improvement and Development Board oversees the sector's improvement and development initiatives strategy.
National Improvement Strategy
The National Improvement Strategy outlines a comprehensive approach to training and development for parish and town councils in England.
Continuous Professional Development
Continuous professional development is significant in maintaining and enhancing standards within the sector.