Will I Receive Any Training as a Councillor?

Yes, once you are elected there is an induction programme for all new Members. During this you will receive an overview of the Council from lead officers and also have a tour of the Council offices and other key sites.

During the year there is an ongoing training programme and there is mandatory training for those councillors who serve on committees such as Planning, Licensing and Audit. All councillors are encouraged to regularly attend Code of Conduct training (the Code of Conduct for Members is part of the Council’s Constitution).

We have recently undertaken a programme of personal development plans for Councillors. This is where each member will have a confidential discussion with the Head of Democratic Services about how they are getting on in their role, their training needs and their ambitions for the future. From these plans a training programme is drawn up for councillors.