PHRC training room

Find out the facilities, room capacity and layout, and how to book the training room.

Our training room is a free resource that can be used by members to deliver training courses, workshops, seminars, and other free development opportunities to the workforce of Leeds, including volunteers.

It is available for bookings on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

The room is air-conditioned and Wi-Fi enabled and has full conferencing facilities. Other features include magnetic whiteboards and a display rail for showcasing loanable resources from the PHRC. If you’re planning a training or development session on a particular public health topic, we can create an eye-catching display of resources for you on your request.

Free facilities

The training room comes with the following additional facilities:

  • conferencing equipment
  • projector
  • flipchart paper and pens
  • water cooler

Room capacity and layout

The training room capacity varies depending on your seating needs. You should have access to 6 tables (foldaway) and 30 chairs. It is your responsibility to lay out the room as you wish. When booking the room, please allow time for setting up and packing away.

Suggested capacity based on different seating styles:

Capacity without tables
Seating style People
1. Rows 30
2. Horseshoe 20

PHRC Training room layout and capacity key. Thick black line, TV and conferencing facilities. Black rectangle, Table (6 total), figure sitting down, Chair (30 total)

Two diagrams: 1. Chair Rows 30 People, 5 rows of 5 chairs / 2. Chair Horseshoe 20 People, Horseshoe shape of 20 chairs - both facing a central TV

Capacity with tables
Seating style People
3. Classroom 18
4. Horseshoe 14
5. Banquet 28
6. Cabaret 22
7. Boardroom one 13
8. Boardroom two 18

PHRC Training room layout and capacity key. Thick black line, TV and conferencing facilities. Black rectangle, Table (6 total), figure sitting down, Chair (30 total)

Two diagrams: 3. Classroom Six tables 18 people, 3 rows of 2 tables joined together seating 6 people each / 4. Table Horseshoe Six tables 18 people, Horseshoe shape of 6 tables joined together seating 14 people on the outer edge - both facing a central TV

Two diagrams: 5. Banquet Five tables 28 people, 1 table with 4 chairs and 4 tables with 6 chairs spaced out/ 6. Cabaret Six tables 22 people, 2 tables with 3 chairs and 4 tables with 4 chairs spaced out - both with no TV

Two diagrams: 7. Boardroom One Four tables 13 people, 4 tables joined with 13 people around outer edge facing a central TV / 8. Boardroom Two Six tables 18 people, 6 tables joined with 18 people around outer edge all facing inwards - no TV

Booking guidance

Please read the following guidance before booking a room:

  • bookings can be made up to one year in advance
  • to ensure fair access to all, we will limit the frequency of bookings for individual organisations and services to a maximum of five days per calendar month
  • the room is intended for groups of six or more, but may be available for smaller groups with special requirements - email phrc@leeds.gov.uk to discuss further
  • cancellations must be communicated at the earliest possible convenience, preferably two weeks prior to the booking. It is the responsibility of the organisation making the booking to ensure delegates know that the training has been cancelled
  • we would be grateful for your support in promoting the PHRC during your use of the training room. If you would like, one of the team can attend in person to promote the service, or we can provide information on a slide for you
  • in exceptional circumstances the room may be booked by Leeds City Council employees for a meeting if it is available one week in advance

Book the training room

Book online

Please complete the online booking form, to let us know your requirements.

Book the PHRC training room

Email

Or you can send an enquiry to phrc@leeds.gov.uk.