Councillor

July 2026

Planning Reform & Devolution – The Perfect Storm One Year On Sold Out

EMC is holding an all day event on 16th July 2026 from 10am-4pm where councillors and officers can meet to hear an update on the latest government policy reforms regarding the devolution framework, national planning policy and housing and to consider the impact for councils and communities. A copy of the programme can be found […]
16 Jul
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Devonshire Place
78 London Road, Leicester, LE2 0RA

Overview & Scrutiny Training – Questioning Techniques Virtual Event

Course Description This course aims to help councillors to consider a range of questioning techniques and develop the skills and knowledge to be more effective in their questioning across different settings. Overview of Course Content Understanding the potential of questioning Principles of questioning Types of questions Good communication practices Guiding principles of vocal and visual […]
16 Jul
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual via MS Teams

Chairing Skills for Councillors Virtual Event

Session Audience: This 2.5-hour Zoom virtual session has been developed for Councillors who are interested in developing their chairing skills. Suitable for chairs or vice-chairs, the aim of the programme is to provide participants with tips and techniques associated with being a skilled chair of a meeting. Programme Outlines By the end of the session, […]
28 Jul
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Virtual via Zoom
September 2026

Building resilience through effective time management for Councillors Virtual Event

Purpose To enhance personal resilience, wellbeing, and productivity by developing practical strategies to manage stress, use time effectively, and maintain a healthy work–life balance Content Recognise where stress comes from and how it affects performance and time management Understand how to build resilience in themselves and others to maintain perspective and balance under pressure Identify […]
22 Sep
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual via MS Teams
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