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Our 'Focus on Leadership' councillor development events are designed to support councillors to excel in their existing roles and to provide them with a bridge to senior leadership positions.
Our councillor development events provide councillors with valuable opportunities to build networks and meet peers and colleagues from across the country.
We host 'Focus on Leadership' weekender events for the following groups:
- Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) councillors
- LGBTQ+ councillors
- opposition leaders and deputy leaders
- young councillors (aged 40 and under).
Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) councillors
Since 2004, our popular weekender events for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) councillors have contributed to the success of many councillors and to the development of their political and strategic thinking.
LGBTQ+ councillors
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer plus (LGBTQ+) councillors are invited to join us at our annual two-day, cross-party LGBTQ+ councillors weekender event – an excellent opportunity to network and share experiences.
Opposition leaders and deputy leaders
We've designed our effective opposition two-day events to support opposition leaders and deputy leaders to excel in their role of leading an opposition group on their council.
Young councillors
Our popular annual weekender event for young councillors is a must for councillors aged 40 and under who are interested in building their knowledge, skills and councillor networks.
Calendar
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Councillors – Weekend Events
Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) councillors – weekender events | Local Government Association
- Developing Your Political Brand Masterclass
Saturday 19th October - Sunday - 20th October 2024 - Developing Your Political Leadership Skills
Saturday 22nd February - Sunday 23rd February 2025
LGBTQ+ Councillors – Weekender Events
Saturday, 1st February – Sunday, 2nd February 2025
Opposition Leaders and Deputy Leaders
Effective opposition – two-day events | Local Government Association
- Programme 18: Saturday, 26th October - Sunday, 27th October 2024
- Programme 19: Thursday, 30th January – Friday, 31st January 2025
Young Councillors – Weekender Events
Saturday, 16th November - Sunday, 17th November 2024
Contact us
To register for, or find out more about, any of our 'Focus on Leadership' events, please contact Grace Collins MBE, Adviser – Leadership:
0207 664 3054