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Worcestershire County Association of Local Councils
Webinar 1: Clarity on SAPPP 2025 Practitioners Guide Assertion 10
Webinar Synopsis: Understanding the 2025 SAPPP Practitioners Guide & Assertion 10 Compliance that includes, domain names, email, websites & IT policies
Presented by: Mark Tomkins, Founding Director at Aubergine – parish & town council website experts and parish councillor
Join Mark Tomkins, a leading expert in council website compliance and the Founding Director of Aubergine, as he explains the key updates in the 2025 edition of the Smaller Authorities Practitioners’ Guide (SAPPP) with a focus on Assertion 10 of the Annual Governance Statement.
This session is designed to help local councils understand their responsibilities regarding the governance and management of their digital presence — including domain names, official email use, website standards, and IT policies.
Key Topics Covered:
Overview of SAPPP 2025 updates Key changes and additions that impact digital governance.
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- Understanding the assertion around trust and how it now extends to councils' IT governance and data integrity.
Domain Name Ownership & Security
Why councils must own and control their .gov.uk or .org.uk domains & risks of third-party-managed domains.
Official Email Use for Councillors & Officers
The importance of using council-issued email addresses (not personal or generic ones).
Benefits for FOI/SAR, GDPR, and accountability.
Website Compliance Expectations
Accessibility, transparency, and the need for up-to-date, compliant council websites.
What to check and how to stay compliant.
IT & Data Policies for Councils
Minimum IT policies now expected under Assertion 10 & What to include and best practices.
Who Should Attend: Clerks, RFOs, councillors, and anyone involved in council governance, digital communications, or compliance.
Takeaway: Gain clarity on Assertion 10’s digital implications and learn practical steps to ensure your council meets its compliance obligations by AGAR 2025/26.
Event Information
| Event Date | Tue 18 Nov 2025 11:00 |
| Event End Date | Tue 18 Nov 2025 12:15 |
| Cut off date | Mon 17 Nov 2025 8:00 |
| Capacity | 50 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Available Place | 50 |
| Individual Price | Free to Members |
| Speaker | Mark Tomkins |
| Location | Zoom |
| Categories | Clerks and Councillors |
Further Details
| Earn |
1.5CPD Points |
| Fees |
Free to members |
| Cancellations |
Any delegate cancellationsmust be received in writing 5 days before the event for a full refund of the fee. Substitute delegate(s) may be named at any time up to the event. |
| Terms and Conditions of Registration |
This event is being run by Worcs CALCPlease read: Full terms and conditions of registration |
| Please read Full terms and conditions of registration |
you will needA suitable device for attending the session with a speaker, camera and microphone; laptops and tablets are ideal. |
Speakers
Mark Tomkins
Mark Tomkins has been in the design business for the last 30 years and formed Aubergine back in 2002 with his wife, Bekki. He is the man with a plan and has a design solution for everything. Having worked in both large London agencies and smaller, localised design companies before setting up Aubergine, Mark brings a huge wealth of experience working with brands and getting the best from your marketing campaign
