The WLGA is working with authorities to support new and returning members following the Local Government Elections in 2012. A range of materials and events are available or in preparation to support this.
1. Information for candidates available now in hard copy and more information from
http://www.wlga.gov.uk/english/be-a-councillor/
2. A suite of induction workshop materials for local amendment and delivery:
- A Review of Governance in Wales
- The Role of the Modern Member
- Ethics Probity and Protocols
- Local Government Finance
- Equalities
- An Introduction to Scrutiny
- An Introduction to Planning
Draft copies of the workshops are available now on the Welsh Member Support Officers Community of Practice. These will continue to be updated in line with changes in legislation and guidance from the Welsh Government.
3. Members self study materials which can also be used as a basis for workshops are available at:
http://www.wlga.gov.uk/english/councillor-workbooks-for-personal-development/
4. A Councillors Guide – Printed reference document for all new and returning members available Spring 2012
5. Regional joint induction events on the developing roles of members in community leadership, collaboration and delivering effective Scrutiny.
6. The University of Glamorgan is planning an MSC qualification for elected members commencing 2013
7. The Association is also able to provide development opportunities on request depending on requirements for example:
- Induction Support
- Bespoke Cabinet development
- Scrutiny skills development
- Chairing skills
- Mentoring skills
- Introducing personal development review
For more information contact: Sarah Titcombe