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.

Our 2024 seminars are completed, as listed below. Visit this page in early 2025 for updates about the proposed 2025 'season'.

WEST MIDLANDS - SOLIHULL  – Friday 24 May -  EVENT COMPLETED                                      

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

EVENT CANCELLED - LOOK OUT FOR DETAILS OF A LATE SPRING 2025 EVENT

North Lincolnshire Council, Church Square House, Scunthorpe, DN15 6NL

Thursday 13 June, 0930 -1430, including lunch. £130 + Eventbrite booking fee 

Bookings to be made through Eventbrite - use this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/893722035667?aff=oddtdtcreator

For any questions arising, please 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.