At this free event, we will be looking at creating a council-wide plan, as well as a strategy for individual candidates.The event will be led by Alan Mabbutt OBE, CCA Head of Local Government and Victoria Goff, CCA Local Government By-election Campaigner.This event will take place at Gloucestershire Conservatives Office, Regent Court, Gloucester Business Park, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 4AD. To register please e-mail cca@conservatives.com.
The CCA is holding a Planning policy seminar with Nick Boles MP at House of Commons to give councillors the opportunity to discuss planning issues with the Minister.This seminar is aimed at Planning Portfolio Holders and Shadow Portfolio Holders only. If they are unable to attend, the Group Leader can attend in their place. Any delegate must be a CCA member.To register please e-mail cca@conservatives.com.PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR 3RD DECEMBER 2013.
This year's Policy Briefing Session with the DCLG Team which is kindly sponsored by the LGA Conservative Group will be held in Exchange 11, Manchester Central.This popular Q&A session will give councillors the chance to question members of the DCLG Ministerial Team including Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP and Party Vice Chairman for Local Government Bob Neill MP, as well as receive a policy briefing from the DCLG team on the year ahead.
The CCA will be hosting a Drinks Reception at Party Conference in The Midland Hotel.Tickets cost £10 for CCA Members and £12 for non-CCA members.A flyer has been included with the latest issue of @cca.voice magazine if you would like to purchase tickets.This event is within the secure Conference zone, so a Party Conference Pass will be required to attend.
This seminar is aimed at Finance Portfolio Holders but is open to anyone wishing to further develop their understanding of local government finance.The seminar will be led by Cllr Melvyn Caplan, Finance Cabinet Member for Westminster City Council. Topics covered will include the budgeting process, the legal framework, and relationships with other precepting authorities. There will also be the opportunity to share best practice and ask questions.
The CCA is holding an online campaigning training session with the aim of providing practical online training for those with elections in May 2014. This will enable Conservative candidates and councillors to have an important online presence ahead of polling day.The day will look at general online campaigning, editing your own yourcllr.com website and creating a twitter account.
This seminar will be held at CCHQ, London.The CCA is teaming up with the CCHQ Social Action Department and the Candidates’ Department to provide guidance and advice on how to set up a social action project.This free seminar will also look at joint working between councillors and those on the parliamentary candidates list.To attend please email cca@conservatives.com.Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
The CCA is holding an advanced Public Speaking Course for Councillors in conjunction with The Roe Project at CCHQ, London. Participants must have completed Stage I in order to attend.This advanced programme will develop the skills learnt in Stage I and give participants the opportunity to apply them to a variety of scenarios faced by councillors, including a debate/public meeting, media interviews and giving a speech.The training day costs £80, including lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
The CCA is holding a Public Speaking Course for Councillors in conjunction with The Roe Project at CCHQ, London.The training course is delivered by professional trainer Dilwyn Scott and will look at how to deliver a presentation, how to make an impact and dealing with difficult questions.The training day costs £80, including lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
The CCA is holding a Public Speaking Course for Councillors in conjunction with The Roe Project at CCHQ, London.The training course is delivered by professional trainer Dilwyn Scott and will look at how to deliver a presentation, how to make an impact and dealing with difficult questions.The training day costs £80, including lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
