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Councillor Learning &Development

Alan Waters Learning & Development manager

t:020 7554 2800 e: [email protected]

LGiUs Councillor Learning & Development Programme

Our offer

The LGiUs Training &Development

programmes for elected members are

unique. Our 28 years of experience working

with both local and central governments

means we understand what skills are

required of councillors.

Our vision

The LGiU exists to strengthen local

democracy. For this, we need productive,

dynamic and multi-skilled councillors. Our

training programmes are designed to meet

the challenges elected members face in a

rapidly changing environment both inside

the town hall and out.

Who should attend these sessions?

The Localism Bill is currently changing manyaspects of local government and the growing

impact of technology and social media is

redefining what is expected of local

representatives. To meet these challenges

both new and existing councillors require

continual learning and development sessions

to ensure they are best equipped to lead

their community.

Run L&D sessions in your authority

We appreciate that training budgets are slim

this year. The LGiU is therefore offering to

run L&D session in-house. This

enablescontent to be tailored to all

participants and an unlimited number of

attendees for each sessions making it the

most cost effective way of training your

Training sessions

All our L&D sessions are designed to be

highly interactive and equip participants

with practical knowledge of the tools and

strategies required of todays

councillor.Available training sessions include:

- Introduction to local government

- Introduction to overview & scrutiny

- Introduction to finance- Strategic partnership working

- Community engagement

- Find, listen and engage online

- The Localism Bill

- Building the big society

- Health and Social Care Bill

- Working with the voluntary sector

- Effective procurement

- Time management

- Chairing skills

- The politics of commissioning- Public speaking

- Speed reading

Prices, discounts and offers

All new councillors will receive a free copy of

our So youve been elected guides. The basic

rate is £800 for two sessions. LGiU can offer

discounted rates to Premiu m and Standard+

member authorities.Councils wishing to

book more than L&D sessions will receivespecial offers on further bookings.

Get in touch

For more information on any of the above,

or a free consultation on your L&D options,

please call Alan on 020 7554 2800.

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The LG Us training and development programmes for elected members are unique. Our

focus is the councillor as local politician working in a political environment. All our

programmes for elected members

whether it is basic skills training for chairing meetings

mastering the intricacies of local government finance or making sense of the bewildering

growth of partnership working and service commissioning are shaped around the personal

and political impacts on the councillor. n short we provide elected members with the tools and strategies to be more eff ective local politicians.

The LG U does not see the councillor as passively receiving and learning the latest top down

guidance

but as the key players in shaping their own roles and those of the communities

they represent. All our learning and development is designed to be highly interactive giving

participants the opportunity to tackle the kinds of issues they face back in their own local

authority.

The LG U understands the political environment in which elected members have to work

not just in the formal settings of council chamber and committee rooms but also the

internal dynamics of the political group. We look at the role of councillor in the round at

the comple balancing act that requires them to act as eff ective community leaders not just

in their own patch but also to engage with the politics of partnership working at the

strategic level.

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LGiU is the leading think tank and membership body for local government. We support

improvement and develop innovation across the local government sector, working witha

range of partners including our 130 member authorities.

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ideal training provider.

We draw on a wide range of policy e' pertise across the organisation in designing our

learning and development programmes. Our comprehensive policy briefing service; best

practice seminars and original contributions as a leading local government think tank means

that our training programmes take account of the very latest developments and provides in-

depth political analysis for elected members.

To give you a flavour of our work, heres is a list of recent training programmes delivered

and planned for the first half of 2011 for elected members and officers in a wide variety of

English local authorities.

Introductions to local government( overview & scrutiny and finance

Strategic partnership working

Community engagement and leadership

Find( listen and engage online

The Localism Bill

Building the big society

Health and Social Care Bill

Working with the voluntary sector

Eff ective procurement

Time management

Chairing skills The politics of commissioning

Public speaking

Speed reading

All of these sessions have been run regionally or in-house for councils to help them

minimise costs and maximise benefits.) n-house training also enables us to tailor our

programmes to individual requirements.

All our trainers at LGIU have extensiveexperience of working with elected

members and include those who have

served and currently serve as local

councillors. Part of our day to day activity is

working with a network of around 10,000

councillors and officers f rom the councils

who access our services.

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L&D for ne0

and existing members

So youve been elected,1

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A workshop that gives an overview of: the constitutional role of the councillor covering

community leadership, council constitution and meetings, council structures and processes.

It will touch on code of conduct, member/officer relations, and the role of Cabinet,

Overview and Scrutiny and council committees.

These workshopswill provide practical information for new councillors about how the

council works, where to find key information and what support is available.

Introduction to Local Government

This workshop is designed to give a comprehensive introduction to the way local

government works and the key services it delivers. It explores local authorities relationships

with national government, the new landscape being shaped by Localism and changes to

public services like health and policing.

Introduction to Overvie2 & Scrutiny

This session provides a detailed introduction to the role of Overview & Scrutiny and how it

relates to other democratic processes, including its relationship to Cabinet. T he session puts

overview and scrutiny in its legal context and assesses the impact of new legislation. It willcover the skills needed to be a member of O& S and the specific responsibilities involved in

chairing a scrutiny committee.

Introduction to Local Government Finance

Local authority budgets are under scrutiny as never before. All councillors have a role to

play. Portfolio holders have to develop and implement the budget3

councillors on scrutiny

committees should be reviewing the budget and financia l planning processes and every

councillor needs to involve their residents in the political choices that have to be made

about budget priorities.

If you are going to make a difference as a councillor it is crucial that you understand the

basics of the system and are confident about the role you should play in the financial affairs

of the council. This is particularly important given the changes to the system and the deep

cuts to the funding of local government over the next four years.

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Skills development

Councillors and Case 4 ork

As part of their role, councillors are responsible for responding to the concerns and issues of

their local constituents. This session is designed to assist councillors in developing their

skills in this area. It covers ground rules for effective casework5

dealing with constituents5

information and support available to assist members with casework, pitfalls to avoid and

how to use casework to inform decision-making.

Online Councillor Skills - NEW

The LGiU have range of support sessions to help councillors best harness social media andemail communications. These skills are now imperative as they can:

- Make case work more time and energy efficient

- reach many more residents

- raise a councillors profile & community leadership role

- provide instant and cheap feedback on key policy decisions

For each councillor there will be different needs. The se sessions will equip participants with

the knowledge required to identify what too ls and techniques best suit the digital

requirements of their ward.

Time Management

Councillors have a growing, complex role and this can put pressure on their time. Our time

management workshop provides techniques for councillors to deal with these time

pressures.

Speed Reading and Retention:Fast Reading Techniques & Memory Strate gies

This is a highly interactive session that has been developed for Councillors, who want to

develop their skills in speed reading, and develop the ability to use memory techniques. It is

a very practical programme which will demonstrate how to use different reading styles inorder to maximise the limited time that is available for review and retention of material.

Public Speaking skills for councillors

Councillors are expected to speak publicly in a wide variety of different settings such as

Council meetings and committees, community engagement events of many different kinds,

in meetings with tenants and residents, in area forums, in partnership working, as a

representative of the council on out side bodies, as the mayor or chairman of the council, as

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an advocate or mediator in neighbourhood issues, as a cabinet member or frontline

administration councillor, as an opposition leader or front -line councillor, in radio andtelevision interviews and in statements to the press.

This session will enable councillors to:

Consider the range of different public speaking events at which they may have to

speak

Explore the full range of appropriate styles, skills and competences they need to

operate effectively in each setting

Assess their own strengths, weaknesses and areas for development

Prepare their approaches to a range of common scenarios

Practice their public speaking skills in a safe environment with positive feedback and

advice

Identify any further learning needs and plan actions to take after the sessions

Chairing Meetings

Chairing meetings requires a number of skills including time -keeping and adhering to the

agenda, keeping speakers on the issue, negotiating, listening, redirecting discu ssion, and

ensuring all voices are heard. This workshop provides members with an overview of the

different skills required to effectively chair meetings and how they can be applied.

An introduction to Community Leadership for councillors

In their community leadership role councillors are the conduit between their local

community, the council and its partners. This workshop provides practical guidance for

developing this role.

In the wider context, effective engagement with communities is essential for local

authorities. In a changing and challenging environment of the Big Society agenda, the ability

of elected members and officers to consult, involve and empower communities is now more

important than ever.

The seminar will help participants to strengthen their understanding of community

engagement and how to manage the use of engagement methods. The seminar includes:

y Comparing different engagement methods and considering their different

advantages and disadvantages

y Issues to consider in targeting consultation for particular communities and groups

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y An overview of public meetings, focus groups and surveys as key methods of

engagement

This is a practical seminar and will give participants plenty of opportunity to explore

different approaches and technique s which they can apply in their work as officers or local

councillors.

Performance Management for Elected Members

Overview of the Performance system for local government and practical tools and advice to

members about how they can effectively monitor the performance of their council and local

partners

Introduction to Overvie6

and Scrutiny

This session is designed for members who have been appointed to a scrutiny panel or who

may serve on scrutiny in the future and/or officers who work in a scrutiny c apacity. It

provides a detailed introduction to what Overview and Scrutiny is and places it in the

councils constitutional framework. The session looks at the role of overview and scrutiny in

other democratic processes, its duties and its relationship to Cabinet, partners and the

wider community. It will cover the various roles and responsibili ties of overview and

scrutiny participants.

Specialist sessions

LGiU also offers specialists sessions on current and topical issues.

Climate Change Skills these sessions look at what members need to know about climate

change including sea level rise, feed in tariffs and green deal. Councils in Yorkshire and

Humber might be able to receive this training course for free.

Local Health training will prepare councillors for the changes happening in health

provision and explore how they can plan for healthy local communities

The Big Society following extensive work with 6-month long Big Society Learning Network,this event takes stock of the current landscape, consider how councillors can move forward

with commissioning services from the voluntary and community sector, and learn from

other authorities who are driving forward with such initiatives .

Get in touch - For more information on any of the above, or a free consultation on your

L&D options, please call Alan on 020 7554 2800. For more information on LGiU membership,

please call our Partnerships Manager Chris Naylor on 020 7554 2834.

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