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Our resources are intended to give you some of the interpersonal and advocacy skills in required to better support your residents, understand the dynamics of your local area and provide targeted assistance where necessary. As well as looking at how to develop effective partnerships and networks to support you in your role.
Examples of resources and guides you'll find here include:
- Community leadership
- Engaging with young people
- Facilitation and conflict resolution
- Handling casework
- Handling complaints for service improvement
- Mentally healthier places
- Neighbourhood and community engagement
- Neighbourhood planning
- Supporting residents with complex issues
- The local path to net zero
- Working with town and parish councils
The LGA has produced a suite of councillor elearning modules to assist you with your role as a councillor. To strengthen your knowledge of local government and help you to build the leadership skills and knowledge to undertake your role effectively. The modules listed below might be of particular interest to you in your own development.
Leadership essentials
As you develop in your role as a councillor, the LGA offers a series of one and two-day programmes and workshops. These are designed to provide you with greater insight into particular areas and encourage networking opportunities.
Leadership Essentials is a series of programmes and workshops designed as themed learning opportunities for councillors. Each event concentrates on a specific portfolio or service area which aims to enhance your skills as a committee/cabinet member.
Learn more about leadership essentials
For more information or to book onto any of the programmes