**One-off course for 2025**

This new webinar will provide an overview of the main provisions of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/246) (TUPE) and give an outline of how TUPE operates

Recommended for:

Officers wanting a greater understanding of the law around the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) and how this might effect your council as you start to prepare for asset and service devolution arising from Local Government Reorganisation in Devon.

Course Overview:

This session will cover situations where TUPE will apply and address the rights and obligations arising from TUPE, including the automatic transfer principle, protection from dismissal, restrictions on changing terms of employment and obligations to inform and consult with employees. The session will focus on:

1. What is TUPE?
2. When does TUPE apply?
3. Who and what transfers under TUPE?
4. Employer obligations under TUPE
5. Changing terms of employment post-TUPE
6. LGPS pension transfer issues
7. Problem areas

The session will be delivered by Jo Parry, Senior Associate Solicitor with Tozers Solicitors

**New Course for 2025**

Opportunities for funding can be limited for Town & Parish Councils; so knowing where and how to source grants is crucial. This session provides practical guidance and advice on the grants available and the essential skills needed to write more successful bids.

Recommended for:

Officers and councillors wanting to understand what grants and funding are available and how to write more successful bids for their town and parish councils.

Course Overview:

The session examines the current grant sources, including; –

• National Lottery distributors
• Landfill Communities Funds
• Regional, County and Local grants
• Trusts and Foundations

Participants will also be taken through the fundamental steps of developing and writing applications, including; –

• Meeting eligibility criteria
• Knowing what funders are really looking for
• Building a successful rationale and case for funding

Delivered by Mike Deegan of Mike Deegan Associates.

Mike Deegan has extensive experience of developing successful community grant applications – with both a leading Charity and also during 9 years as a Parish Councillor. His understanding means he knows how to source funds and write bids for local councils.

**New Course for 2025**

Running projects and complex programmes of work can be a daunting prospect for most Town and Parish councils. Whether working alone, in a team or collaborating with partners; this session covers the essential skills required to avoid potential pitfalls and deliver effective project management

Recommended for:

Officers and councillors wanting to deliver effective project management in town and parish councils.

Course Overview:

Participants will be taken through the fundamental steps of running projects which officers and councillors typically experience. Including; –

• Project Initiation (and getting schemes off the ground)
• Funding and Resources
• Planning Schedules of Work
• Project Implementation and Delivery
• Budgeting
• Monitoring and Evaluation

Delivered by Mike Deegan of Mike Deegan Associates.

Mike Deegan has over 20 years managing projects with a national charity and nearly a decade as a councillor with his local parish council; where he developed award winning biodiversity and community projects.

**One-off course for 2025**

This new webinar will help councillors and officers gain an understanding of the importance of preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Recommended for:

Councillors and officers wanting a greater understanding of the law around sexual harassment in the workplace and the responsibilities of councils as employers.

Course Overview:

The law around sexual harassment in the workplace changed in October 2024, placing a duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Further changes are proposed under the Employment Rights Bill which is expected to come into force in Autumn 2026. This webinar covers:

• A brief overview of the key changes
• Information about what amounts to sexual harassment
• Liability of employers
• How to handle complaints of sexual harassment
• Future changes proposed under the Employment Rights Bill
• Best practice advice to prepare for the changes