South West Councils

South West Councils South West Councils has extensive experience of providing both employment support and training opportunities . on pay and funding issues.

Our team of professionally qualified and experienced specialists offer the following services:

Employment Advice and Consultancy
Recruitment South West Councils provides a lobbying voice for member authorities where there are issues of common concern across the South West e.g. This includes raising issues through the Local Government Group which is assisted by the Chair of SW Councils being a m

ember of the Executive of LGG and other SW Councils Members having key roles in the national LGG Structure. South West Councils supports local authorities, police and fire authorities and other organisations with all aspects of their employer role. In addition SW Councils Employers Panel constitutes the Employers side of regional consultative and negotiating body with the South West Trade Unions, the South West Provincial Council and works at a regional level with the national Local Government Employers. SW Councils also offer a wide range of learning and developmental activities to support all our Members and partners in developing a highly skilled and motivated workforce. Members of SW Councils played a key role in the work of the South West Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (SW RIEP) providing a framework for Local Authorities to act together and support each other to improve public services and deliver value for money and SW Councils continues to support the legacy through sharing of information and best practice from these programmes. SW Councils also
provides the local democratic leadership in the South West for the SW Migration Partnership, a role supported by Home Office funding which is continuing into 2012-13 although the longer term remains uncertain.

Handling workplace investigations isn’t something you want to *wing*.Get it right, and you protect your people and your ...
05/05/2026

Handling workplace investigations isn’t something you want to *wing*.

Get it right, and you protect your people and your organisation.
Get it wrong… and things can unravel quickly.

That’s exactly why we’re running our **Conducting Investigations** course with South West Councils.

📅 27 May & 3 June
📍 Online open course

This session is designed to give you the confidence (and structure) to:
– Plan and run investigations properly
– Gather and assess evidence clearly
– Produce outcomes that stand up to scrutiny

No fluff. Just practical guidance you can actually use when it matters.

If investigations sit anywhere in your role, this will make life a lot easier.

⏳ Spaces are limited
👉 Book your place:

This event provides the skills to ensure disciplinary or grievance investigations are undertaken fully, fairly and reasonably.

Workplace conflict… it happens in every organisation.The difference? How it’s handled.South West Councils’ *Managing Con...
30/04/2026

Workplace conflict… it happens in every organisation.

The difference? How it’s handled.

South West Councils’ *Managing Conflict in the Workplace* session (19 May, 09:30–12:30) is designed to help you spot issues early, handle conversations with confidence, and resolve things constructively.

Ideal for managers, team leaders, and anyone working with people (so… most of us).

Find out more and book your place here 👇
[https://swcouncils.gov.uk/events/managing-conflict-in-the-workplace/](https://swcouncils.gov.uk/events/managing-conflict-in-the-workplace/)

Supporting wellbeing at work has never been more important.If you’re looking to better understand mental health, build r...
22/04/2026

Supporting wellbeing at work has never been more important.

If you’re looking to better understand mental health, build resilience, and feel more confident supporting others, this **Level 2 Award in Supporting Wellbeing and Mental Health of Self and Others** is a great place to start.

Delivered across two short online sessions this May, this practical, accredited course focuses on real-life skills you can apply straight away - whether in the workplace or day-to-day life.

📅 11 & 26 May
⏰ 09:30–12:30
💻 Online learning
🎓 Includes a recognised qualification

Spaces are limited, so if it’s been on your “I should really book that” list… now’s the time.

👉 Book your place here:
[https://swcouncils.gov.uk/events/l2-award-in-supporting-wellbeing-and-mental-health-of-self-and-others/](https://swcouncils.gov.uk/events/l2-award-in-supporting-wellbeing-and-mental-health-of-self-and-others/)

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Taunton
TA11SH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+441823270101

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