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LGA Governance Peer Challenge: Horsham District Council

Feedback report: February 2024

"We need to acknowledge capacity and demand are complex" (Part two)

Gareth Jenkins is a partner at Changeology Group. For the past 15 years, Gareth has worked in health and social care both as an NHS employee and external consultant. Changeology have been working with the Better Care Fund (BCF) Support Programme to deliver improvement support in systems. This is the second of a two part blog.

Councillor hub

Refine your leadership skills with our councillor e-learning modules and workbooks, expand your knowledge and networks at our councillor events, and subscribe to our e-bulletins on the policy areas that most interest you.

New councillors' frequently asked questions

A list of some of the most commonly asked questions, some thoughts from a councillor who reflected on his first 12 months in post, and top tips from other councillors from across the country.

Councillor e-learning

Expand your political leadership skills with our free e-learning platform for councillors.

COVID-19: good council practice

Councils are doing remarkable work to address COVID-19, pooling resources, responding to new problems and coming up with creative solutions, including to recovery and renewal.

Severe weather hub

Information for councils on how to respond during extreme conditions.

NGDP: next steps

This page will be updated with new entries throughout the application process to help you understand each stage and provide you with useful reading, guidance and case studies from current graduates on the scheme.