Joint Events, Conferences & Webinars

One Voice Wales offer a series of joint conferences and thematic events throughout the calendar year. These are usually virtual/on-line events including webinars, meetings, advice and guidance, and sometimes training and consultations. We work closely with our strategic partners to offer the best opportunities for Community and Town Councils to participate in these events and to keep up-to-date with important changes to policies and legislation within the sector.

Recent joint events appear below.

ONE VOICE WALES & SLCC JOINT EVENT: ETHICAL FRAMEWORKS IN ENGLAND & WALES

One Voice Wales and the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) held a remote joint event on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

This event was an especially important one for Councils given that it focused on the ethical frameworks in England and Wales covering the following subject areas:

•         Gain insights into civility, respect, and ethical standards in local councils

•         Hear from legal experts, policy leaders, and council representatives

•         Understand the role of monitoring officers and standards committees

•         Learn about the impact of poor ethical behaviour on democracy

•         Engage in discussions on tackling bullying and harassment

Speakers included the office of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, Welsh Government, Monitoring Officers, One Voice Wales and the SLCC.

Testimonial

For me the strategic take-away was the way professional officers, through SLCC, and councils/councillors, through OVW, were able to come together with a common goal even if with different perspectives, and to design and deliver the day successfully. The agenda demonstrated the multi-faceted aspect of the subject of an ethical framework and the effects it has from/on staff, councillors, councils, and the public.

If there were two key learning take-aways for me, it was that failure to have and follow an ethical framework undermines democracy itself and that the ethical framework itself needs constant support and resources.
“Well done SLCC and OVW together. As we say in Wales “Together Stronger – Gorau Chwarae Cyd Chwarae.

E J Humphreys
Town Clerk
Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council

Other/future events appear below.

Don’t forget to visit our on-line Calendar to see what we’ve got lined up for 2025!

Please get in touch if you would like to learn more about our joint working activities and events, email [email protected] or telephone the office on 01269 595400.