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Over 4,000 delegates have attended during the past 5 years, with 80+ delegates typically at each event - the average satisfaction rating for 'good/very good' during 2007 was 95%! A superb opportunity to keep up-to-date technically with a mix of experienced contributors, both from within the Society and externally.

All venues chosen because of their quality/comfort, accessibility to motorways and major roads, car parking and quality of the hot fork buffet.


A superb opportunity to keep up-to-date technically with a mix of experienced contributors, from both within the Society and externally. The combination of Clerks and their Councillors adds to the occasion. You're not 'alone' - networking confirms that you do share many similar issues.

What is on the agenda?

'The Planning Jigsaw' - how to make your comments heard and your comments count

'Financial Management' - an auditor guides us how to be modern yet lawful

'Breaking News' - our Chief Executive offers views on a significant topical issues

'Your issues, our views' - answers to previously submitted questions

'Good teamwork makes for an effective council' - relationships between Clerks and Councillors

'Planning Portal' - the new electronic method of handling planning applications

'More issues, more views' - any questions on literally anything

 DATE IN 2008
 REGION  VENUE
 Thursday 13th March  North East  Shotton Hall, Peterlee
 Tuesday 15th April  South East  Blue Mountain Golf Club, Binfield
 Wednesday 14th May  South West  Holiday Inn, Plymouth
 Thursday 12th June  Yorkshire  Cairn Hotel, Harrogate
 Thursday 26th June  West Midlands  Walsall Football Club, Walsall
 Thursday 17th July  East Midlands  Quorn Hotel, Quorn
 Monday 8th September  Wales  Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells
 Thursday 25th September  East of England  Chilford Hall, Cambridge
 Wednesday 12th November  South East  East Sussex National Hotel, Uckfield
 Thursday 4th December  South West  Four Pillars Hotel, Swindon

What past delegates say!

‘My first conference – very enjoyable and beneficial – shall come again’

‘My first conference and what a stimulating and educational experience it has proved to be’

‘Always valuable to get a ‘refresher’ on ‘state of the nation’

‘Teaching with humour most instructive’

‘Good to be able to purchase books at a discount’

‘Thank you – many practical tips. Overall, very impressed’

‘This was my first conference and it was considerably useful – I will certainly come again’ and try to bring some Councillors with me’

‘Second conference – again very good, much gained’

‘Very informative and interesting with some humour’

‘Conference met my expectations & I feel I have gained a lot’

‘Clerk’s job is a lonely one – will definitely attend more’

‘Reassured that Clerks in full-time jobs experience the same problems as myself’

‘Another great event – will be back. I learn new things every year’

‘First time attended – will be back & really felt part of a ‘team’. Brilliant day’