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Community leadership

Supporting effective political leadership and helping councils strengthen local accountability, monitor performance and drive improvement.


For new councillors in particular the Community Leadership offer provides a number of resources to support politicians in their role as community leaders, facilitators and advocates. Offering a choice of different learning methods, the Community Leadership resources range from e-learning modules, self-guided workbooks and training events held for your council on topics such as induction, effective ward councillor, chairing skills and social media. 

For more information about the Community Leadership Programme, download our brochure.

These offers are funded by the UK Government