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
Young councillors weekender event
Saturday 18 November - Sunday 19 November 2023
LGBTQ+ councillors weekender event
Saturday 3 February – Sunday 4 February 2024
BAME councillors masterclass weekender
Saturday 28 October – Sunday 29 October 2023
Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) councillors weekender event – Political skills and leading as a BAME councillor
Saturday 24 February - Sunday 25 February 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