Previous Events

The CCA will be holding a Campaign Training Day for councillors and candidates standing for election in 2014. It will be held at Finchley & Golders Green Conservative Association, Margaret Thatcher House, 212 Ballards Lane, Finchley N3 2LX. The day will consist of a series of presentations by experienced Conservative professional trainers and campaigners who have fought successful campaigns in a number of elections. Please visit the Events page for further information and a booking form.

The CCA is holding an advanced Public Speaking Course for Councillors in conjunction with The Roe Project at CCHQ, London. Participants must have completed Stage I in order to attend. This advanced programme will develop the skills learnt in Stage I and give participants the opportunity to apply them to a variety of scenarios faced by councillors, including a debate/public meeting, media interviews and giving a speech. The training day costs £80, including lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

The CCA is holding a Public Speaking Course for Councillors in conjunction with The Roe Project at CCHQ, London. The training course is delivered by professional trainer Dilwyn Scott and will look at how to deliver a presentation, how to make an impact and dealing with difficult questions. The training day costs £80, including lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

This year's Policy Briefing Session with the DCLG Team which is kindly sponsored by the LGA Conservative Group will be held in Exchange 11, Manchester Central. This popular Q&A session will give councillors the chance to question members of the DCLG Ministerial Team including Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP and Party Vice Chairman for Local Government Bob Neill MP, as well as receive a policy briefing from the DCLG team on the year ahead.

The CCA will be hosting a Drinks Reception at Party Conference in The Midland Hotel. Tickets cost £10 for CCA Members and £12 for non-CCA members. A flyer has been included with the latest issue of @cca.voice magazine if you would like to purchase tickets. This event is within the secure Conference zone, so a Party Conference Pass will be required to attend.

This seminar is aimed at Finance Portfolio Holders but is open to anyone wishing to further develop their understanding of local government finance. The seminar will be led by Cllr Melvyn Caplan, Finance Cabinet Member for Westminster City Council. Topics covered will include the budgeting process, the legal framework, and relationships with other precepting authorities. There will also be the opportunity to share best practice and ask questions.

The CCA is holding an online campaigning training session with the aim of providing practical online training for those with elections in May 2014. This will enable Conservative candidates and councillors to have an important online presence ahead of polling day. The day will look at general online campaigning, editing your own yourcllr.com website and creating a twitter account.