The Role of the Civic Head

This half-day seminar is provided annually, on a regional basis, on behalf of the National Association of Civic Officers, by EXPERIENCE2INSPIRE LTD.

We are a training consultancy, providing this NACO approved seminar. It is delivered by Phil O'Brien (NACO Exec member and a former Head of Democratic Services, with 40 years experience of supporting civic heads) and Jackie O'Brien ( a learning and development professional, with 35 years experience in retail, transport, engineering and local government sectors)

The seminar is aimed at prospective and new Civic Heads, their Deputies, their Mayoress/Consort and all Civic Support Officers.

The interactive session will explore:

• Expectations from a range of perspectives, including:
  • yours as incoming Mayor/Chair
  • the public’s and
  • the Council’s
•  Measures of success for your term of office
• Skills and Qualities of a great civic head
• Short introductory sessions on:
  • Chairing Full Council – delegates should bring their own council’s Council Procedure Rules
  • Public Speaking
  • Social Media

There will also be an opportunity for questions from delegates – those submitted in advance of the session and arising during the workshop.

Dates & Venues for 2024

WEST MIDLANDS - SOLIHULL  – Friday 24 May                                          

The Civic Suite, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3QZ, on Friday 24 May 1000 - 1445

Cost £100 + VAT per delegate, with second and subsequent delegates at £75 + VAT - lunch and refreshments included 

To book places, please contact Kiera Turner: 0121 704 6166 e-mail: mayor@solihull.gov.uk

SOUTH EAST - LITTLEHAMPTON, WEST SUSSEX - Monday 3 June

The training day will take place in our New Millennium Chamber at the Manor House, Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EW on Monday 3 June 2024 10:00 -15:00.

The cost to attend the training day is £130.00 per person, this includes refreshments and lunch.

If you are interested in booking a space, please complete the webform below. 

If you require any further information, please contact us via email: bookings@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk

 Role of Civic Head Seminar Booking Form | Littlehampton (littlehampton-tc.gov.uk)

EAST OF ENGLAND - BRENTWOOD - Wednesday 5 June

Brentwood Borough Council, Council Chamber, Town Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8AY 

Wednesday 5 June 1000 – 1500 with lunch and refreshments provided. £125.00pp + VAT

Whilst we appreciate you may not be able to confirm names at this point, you can still book a place and confirm the names following the election/Council meetings. 

How to Book – Please register your interest by contacting  Zoey Foakes  zoey.foakes@brentwood.gov.uk 01277312733 | Ext 2733

EAST MIDLANDS - NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCS (with EM COUNCILS) - Thursday 6 June

North Kesteven District Council, Kesteven Street, Sleaford, NG34 7EF

Thursday 6 June  1000 - 1500 with lunch and refreshments £175.00pp +VAT

Please register your interest by completing the the webform  The Role of the Civic Head (emcouncils.gov.uk)

For any questions please contact Mila.Pereira@emcouncils.gov.uk or Lisa.butterfill@emcouncils.gov.uk 

NORTH EAST - DURHAM (with NE REGIONAL EMPLOYERS’ ORGANISATION) - Friday 7 June

County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UQ

Friday 7 June, 0915 -1345, including lunch. £125 + VAT/delegate

For further information and a booking form contact Maureen O'Keefe

Tel: 0191 249 5874 e-mail: mokeefe@nereo.gov.uk

YORKSHIRE & HUMBERSIDE – NORTH LINCS COUNCIL, SCUNTHORPE - Thursday 13 June

North Lincolnshire Council, Cemetery Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1RW

Thursday 13 June

For details of time, price and a booking form contact Vikki Oxley: tel: 01724 297155 e-mail: vikki.oxley@northlincs.gov.uk

If you would like further information, or want to reserve places, please use the contact listed for each event.