NORFOLK PTS

We have a range of guest speakers lined up all bringing with them knowledge and experience in their subject area. Delegates will have the chance to ask them questions and take part in topical breakout sessions.

Hear from the following speakers: 

Laura Apps-Green & Julie King, Norfolk PTS

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Could having a council that is representative of its whole community lead to better decision making? This session will help you understand your legal requirement to promote the fair treatment of all people and help you cultivate a council that values all for their unique differences. It will explore unconscious bias and look at breaking down any barriers that may exist?

Phil Brown, CJ International Services Ltd

Crushing the myths around data protection and FOI

The UK GDPR has been effective for nearly 7 years and the FOI Act for about 19 years, but there is still a lot of misunderstanding of what is needed to be done by parish and town councils to comply and respond to requests. Phil’s presentation will cut to the chase and provide instant clarification to some of the key points of the law and what councils are expected to know, have and do!

Colin Raffell, James Hallam Insurance Brokers

Risks and liability from a local council perspective and how to protect your assets

Are disclaimer notices worth the paper they are written on? Why is it important to ensure the valuation of your assets is up to date? Why are risk assessments essential? Colin will help you understand the terminology used, common exclusions and who on the Council is liable, so you can ensure that your insurance ticks all the boxes.

Ian Clarke – Executive Editor, Eastern Daily Press

Dealing with the Press

Are you frightened of any involvement with press? Do they only come knocking when they think there’s a story? Ian will explain how the press can be your friend, the advantage of being proactive and how they can help you publicise your good news stories.

Norfolk Couty Council Highways

Speaker to be confirmed

Break-out sessions, there will be an opportunity for you to sign up for two of the following:

• Freedom of Information and Data Protection – Phil Brown, CJ International Services Ltd

• Insurance concerns – Colin Raffell, James Hallum Insurance Brokers

• Dealing with the Press – Ian Clarke, EDP

• What will the Internal Auditor check and why? – Di Dann, NPTS Partner

• Project planning – Di Dann, NPTS Partner

• Planning questions answered – David Fowler, recently retired local government Assistant Director of Planning now a parish councillor in Norfolk.

• Village hall/charity questions answered – Community Action Norfolk

• Cemetery & Closed Churchyard Q & A – Alan Fairchild MBE, Cemetery and closed churchyard tutor