Training and support for new and returning councillors after elections – how can we help?

Posted on 13/02/2019 by Fiona Corcoran | councillor training, local government elections, member development, member induction, member training, new councillors, scrutiny, scrutiny training

After the local elections in May, supporting your new and returning councillors will be a high priority. Elections can mean change - a new council, different political leadership and/or a churn in committee places. While the council settles into its new cycle, new councillors will need support to understand how it all works. For returning councillors it’s an opportunity to refresh their skills. When it comes to overview and scrutiny, it’s also an opportunity to reflect, establish ground rules and get things off to a good start. Creating a positive scrutiny culture and expectations about ways of working are often ...