September 2026
HR Session – management induction programme
8 September: 10am to 12pm (midday)
Mandatory for new managers. Includes attendance management, one to ones, mental health, Ask and Act.
To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.
The course is provided by Denbighshire County Council.
General LGPS Overview
14 September: 10am to 11am
Are you currently paying LGPS contributions? Let’s Get Pensions Smart!
This webinar is designed to provide you with a broad overview of the LGPS, helping you understand its benefits, what it costs, paying more in, and preparing for your financial future.
Book a place on this course (external website)
The course is provided by Clwyd Pension Fund.
Understanding your Annual Benefit Statement
15 September: 10am to 11:30am
Are you currently paying LGPS contributions? Let’s Get Pensions Smart!
Do you file your annual benefit statement in the 'read it later' pile where it gathers dust until the next one arrives? Or do you read it and worry about whether you've understood it enough to make decisions about your retirement? In this webinar we try to demystify your benefit statement.
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The course is provided by Clwyd Pension Fund.
Race Equality and Inclusion
15 September: 1pm to 3pm
The training will explore racism and the impact on society. The various ways racism manifests including examples of racial microaggressions and language including the history of the more common words associated with racism. The lived experiences of the facilitators will be shared with examples provided to compliment the learning. Themes covered will include systemic racism, the influences that shape behaviour and the effect this has on communities. There will be opportunities to consider solutions towards building an anti-racist society and allyship.
To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service
This course is provided by Unite.
Media Literacy
16 September: 9:30am to 11am
The increasing amount of online hate, fake news, misinformation and disinformation presents a significant challenge to communities and individual wellbeing. This friendly media literacy training helps make sense of the digital world.
- Understand how social media, news and algorithms really work
- Spot misinformation and misleading content
- Obtain an understanding of online hate
- Learn how AI tools are being used and how to use them safely
To book a place please search for the course in the Learning section on iTrent Employee Self Service or contact hrdirect@denbighshire.gov.uk.
The course is provided by Cwmpas.
LGPS regulation updates and paying extra contributions
17 September: 10am to 11am
Are you currently paying LGPS contributions? Let’s Get Pensions Smart!
Join us for this insightful webinar to learn about the LGPS regulatory updates introduced from April 2026 and what they mean for your pension planning and retirement benefits. We will also explore how paying extra into the LGPS can be a smart way to enhance your pension benefits, covering the options and advantages of making additional contributions.
Book a place on this course (external website)
The course is provided by Clwyd Pension Fund.
Effective tax planning for higher earners
17 September: 10am to 11:15am
What you will gain from attending this course:
- a clear understanding of income tax and National Insurance
- insight into tax issues that disproportionately affect higher earners, including the impact on Child Benefit and Tax-Free Childcare
- clarity on pension tax relief, how to optimise pension contributions, and manage the Annual Allowance
- an understanding of tax when accessing pension benefits
- awareness of upcoming Inheritance Tax changes on pensions (effective 2027)
- practical, actionable tax planning tips tailored for high-income individuals
Book onto this course via linc
This training is provided by Affinity Connect.
Your LGPS Pension and the McCloud Remedy
21 September: 10am to 11:30am
This course provides a clear and accessible introduction to the McCloud age discrimination remedy and its impact on Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) members. It also refreshes key knowledge about how the LGPS works, the benefits of membership, and the options available to you both now and in the future.
What’s covered:
- A clear understanding of the McCloud judgement and why the remedy was introduced
- Insight into the underpin and how it applies to 2014–2022 service
- Clarity on changes to LGPS benefits from 1 April 2022
- An understanding of flexible retirement options and how they interact with the remedy
- Awareness of tax considerations that may affect pension choices
- Confidence in knowing your next steps and where to access further support
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This training is provided by Affinity Connect.
Group 3 – Ask and Act Champions
22 September: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Following the roll-out of Group 2 Ask and Act training to frontline professionals across North Wales, the VAWDASV (Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence) Regional Team have launched the Group 3 Ask and Act Champions training in partnership with Stori and the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit.
Group 3 Ask and Act Champions training is aimed at professionals in roles which require them to do more than "Ask and Act" and for those who perform a "Champion" role.
This 1 day training course will enable professionals to achieve the following:
- Support colleagues as they make difficult decisions in relation to clients or service users affected by violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
- Help offer services to all family members affected by violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence
- Act as a VAWDASV champion and point of contact for Ask and Act enquiries within their organisation.
Book onto this course by email
This course is provided by Welsh Government