Training & Events
As part of your membership, your Council has access to a variety of training courses. WSALC CEO, Trevor Leggo, offers new/refresher councillor training (which includes chair training) at no additional cost. These currently take place on Zoom throughout the year. If your Council would like face to face training then this can also be arranged; please contact Emily for further details.
Also included within your membership, we can help your Council with creating a business plan. You will have access to the CEO in person on two evenings to assist with preparation and follow up. Please contact Emily for more details.
For upcoming training, please see below:
MARCH 2026
6th - Clerks Networking Day, Billingshurst Conference Centre
10th - Chair/Councillor training 7-8.30pm (Zoom, FREE TO ATTEND; email admin@wsalc.co.uk)
24th - New Clerks Training (Zoom, £75+at per person, email admin@wsalc.co.uk)
Finance Training
Various dates and topics - book directly here https://bookwhen.com/parkinson#focus=ev-srid-20241210183000 (£35+vat per person; invoice will be issued by WSALC)
Breakthrough Communications
Offering a wide range of communications, community engagement and compliance training courses. Book directly: https://www.breakthroughcomms.co.uk/calc-training-events
Price: £40+VAT per person.
Cloudy IT
ESALC is proud to be working with CloudyIT, a specialist provider of digital services and training for local councils.
The Digital Learning Series from CloudyIT—your trusted training partner—is designed to help council teams make the most of Microsoft 365. Whether you’re building digital confidence or exploring advanced tools, every session is practical, relevant, and tailored to the way councils work.
All sessions are delivered live and cost just £40 per attendee. Browse courses and book directly here:
https://www.cloudyit.co.uk/onlineworkshop/#masteryseries
APRIL 2026
20th - Councillor/Chair training 7-8.30pm (Zoom, FREE TO ATTEND; email admin@wsalc.co.uk)
22nd - Introduction to Planning training 6.30-9pm (Zoom, £40+vat per person; email admin@wsalc.co.uk)
28th - Making Effective Planning Representations 6.30-9pm (Zoom, £40+vat per person; email admin@wsalc.co.uk)
Finance Training
Various dates and topics - book directly here https://bookwhen.com/parkinson#focus=ev-srid-20241210183000 (£35+vat per person; invoice will be issued by WSALC)
Breakthrough Communications
Offering a wide range of communications, community engagement and compliance training courses. Book directly: https://www.breakthroughcomms.co.uk/calc-training-events
Price: £40+VAT per person.
Cloudy IT
ESALC is proud to be working with CloudyIT, a specialist provider of digital services and training for local councils.
The Digital Learning Series from CloudyIT—your trusted training partner—is designed to help council teams make the most of Microsoft 365. Whether you’re building digital confidence or exploring advanced tools, every session is practical, relevant, and tailored to the way councils work.
All sessions are delivered live and cost just £40 per attendee. Browse courses and book directly here:
https://www.cloudyit.co.uk/onlineworkshop/#masteryseries
MAY 2026
7th - Councillor/Chair training 7-8.30pm (Zoom, FREE TO ATTEND; email admin@wsalc.co.uk)
Finance Training
Various dates and topics - book directly here https://bookwhen.com/parkinson#focus=ev-srid-20241210183000 (£35+vat per person; invoice will be issued by WSALC)
Breakthrough Communications
Offering a wide range of communications, community engagement and compliance training courses. Book directly: https://www.breakthroughcomms.co.uk/calc-training-events
Price: £40+VAT per person.
Cloudy IT
ESALC is proud to be working with CloudyIT, a specialist provider of digital services and training for local councils.
The Digital Learning Series from CloudyIT—your trusted training partner—is designed to help council teams make the most of Microsoft 365. Whether you’re building digital confidence or exploring advanced tools, every session is practical, relevant, and tailored to the way councils work.
All sessions are delivered live and cost just £40 per attendee. Browse courses and book directly here:
https://www.cloudyit.co.uk/onlineworkshop/#masteryseries
JUNE 2026
29th - Councillor/Chair training 7-8.30pm (Zoom, FREE TO ATTEND; email admin@wsalc.co.uk)
Finance Training
Various dates and topics - book directly here https://bookwhen.com/parkinson#focus=ev-srid-20241210183000 (£35+vat per person; invoice will be issued by WSALC)
Breakthrough Communications
Offering a wide range of communications, community engagement and compliance training courses. Book directly: https://www.breakthroughcomms.co.uk/calc-training-events
Price: £40+VAT per person.
Cloudy IT
ESALC is proud to be working with CloudyIT, a specialist provider of digital services and training for local councils.
The Digital Learning Series from CloudyIT—your trusted training partner—is designed to help council teams make the most of Microsoft 365. Whether you’re building digital confidence or exploring advanced tools, every session is practical, relevant, and tailored to the way councils work.
All sessions are delivered live and cost just £40 per attendee. Browse courses and book directly here:
https://www.cloudyit.co.uk/onlineworkshop/#masteryseries
We can also arrange Legionella compliance training for your council as well as assistance with your emergency and resilience plan - please get in touch for further information.
Tech training - ducks in a row
Sussex Training & Mentoring Programme
A complete programme giving practical advice for students to understand what is required to complete their CiLCA portfolio and to embark on an independent learning and development experience.
ADDITIONAL WSALC SERVICES
We are pleased to have a number of trusted associates with whom we work closely. Please see the attached for further details and contact Emily or Trevor if you require any further information or wish to engage their services.
SALC Additional Services PDF (pdf)
Download