Councillor hub

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Congratulations on winning in the most recent elections.

As councillors, you are uniquely placed to make

a real difference to residents’ lives.

The LGA is here to help you do this through opportunities to develop your skills throughout your councillor journey.

We represent all councils across England and the resources we’ve created draw on the knowledge and expertise of our member councils and our sector.

As a starting point, we have three key resources that

support new and existing councillors.

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Firstly, we have our community leadership offer, which includes face-to-face and distance learning resources, including 25 workbooks on topics such as chairing skills and being an effective ward councillor.

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Secondly, we have our new Local Leadership Framework for Councillors, which gives suggestions, prompts and resources to help you develop the skills to be a leader and work with your communities.

Thirdly, we have a bespoke councillor e-learning platform that provides distance learning modules and online events.

If you have specific policy interests, we’d suggest the two following actions.

One: subscribe to our local government e-bulletins on the policy areas you're interested in.

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Two: take a look at Leadership Essentials, where we have bespoke programmes on key portfolio and service areas.

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You can network with and learn from councillors with shared characteristics.

We have Focus on Leadership events for groups of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic councillors, LGBTQ+ councillors, opposition leaders and deputy leaders, and young councillors - those aged under 40.

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For disabled councillors and candidates, we run bespoke programmes to increase representation and support your development to become leaders in local government.

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As you progress as a councillor, our Next Generation and Boosting Middle Leaders programmes may be useful.

Our Next Generation programme supports and encourages you to be a bold, confident political leader and progress your political career to the next level.

Our Boosting Middle Leaders programme is delivered in collaboration with the Leadership Centre and is an opportunity for officers and members to learn together.

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For councillors in senior leadership roles, we have the Leadership Academy.

The Leadership Academy is our flagship development programme for senior leaders and is recognised by the Institute of Leadership.

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We have so many opportunities for you to develop yourself to be the best councillor you can be.

Please visit the LGA website to find out more about more, using the link or by scanning the QR code.

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