Low Cost CPD Knowledge Based Programme for Councillors
The Regional Programme of Briefing events for Councillors is a series of 6 low cost knowledge based events for councillors in the region. The programme will provide events on a variety of topical issues such as the impact of the localism act, planning, the role of local government in public health and well being and the impact of police and crime panels, details of each of the sessions are provided below. The first event will focus on the subject of the impact of the reform of the Planning system will take place in June 2012.
Who is it for?
All councillors who wish to access a variety of experts and speakers to gain information, knowledge and practical advice on a range of emerging topics. Participants will be able to keep up to date and translate their learning back into their authority to help inform decision-making.
Benefits:
- Access to briefings on important national policy issues in the region minimising time and travel costs
- Forum for sharing experience and networking with members from Local Authorities across the region
Costs: This programme is being subsidised through East Midlands Improvement and Efficiency partnership (EM IEP).
Each participating authority to pay £500 to cover six events. This will enable each authority to access two places (giving flexibility to different councillors on each event as appropriate) on each of the six events being offered, making the cost per person less than £42.00.
How to book: The authority will need to complete a form to sign up to this programme and include a purchase order number (Payment Pro-forma to sign up). A programme and booking form will be sent out for each event separately.
Future Topics and Events:
For further information about the events in the programme
Sub-Regional Member Development Skills Programme
Aim: To provide up to six skills workshops on relevant topics identified by each sub region. Topics could include scrutiny skills, dealing with the media, community leadership/facilitator skills/, communication skills, public speaking, finance, mentoring skills, speed reading.
Who is it for?: The sub-regional programme provides comprehensive skills development opportunities for councillors and is flexible to meet the majority of needs of a particular sub-region.
How will it work?: East Midlands Councils (EMC) will work with each sub region to identify their top 6 needs. This can be via any existing sub regional councillor development network/group or through an informal steering group of officers and members set up for this purpose. Based on the needs identified EMC will facilitate speakers, design flyers and co-ordinate the delivery within local authority venue(s) in your sub region.
Costs: East Midlands Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (EMIEP) are providing the funding for up to 6 half day workshops delivered in a local authority venue.
Venue: Venues to be agreed in the sub-region.
Next Steps: EMC will contact Member Development Officers in each sub region to ascertain interest and agree an appropriate way forward.
Other Relevant Information: EMC has previously supported Leicestershire and Rutland, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire with their respective sub regional member development programmes. An example of how EMC has provided this type of support can be seen by clicking on the link below to a case study related to Nottinghamshire Member Development. http://www.emcouncils.gov.uk/Sub-regional-member-development-support---case-study
Community Leadership Awards
This provides an opportunity for councillors to achieve recognition of the development of skills, knowledge and experience they have gained as councillors by being assessed against a suite of progressive ILM endorsed awards. Assessment can include (depending upon the level) submitting a learning log, case study, report, doing a presentation, chairing a meeting and undertaking a professional discussion interview. The awards follow the natural progression of a councillors development and assessment can take place on site at the authority without the need for training or travel costs.
Click on the following link for further information: EMC Community Leadership Awards Flyer
Further information
For further information on any of the above please contact Lisa Bushell lisa.bushell@emcouncils.gov.uk or Lisa Butterfill lisa.butterfill@emcouncils.gov.uk