Training for new councillors
We know that the weeks and months following an election can involve many learning curves for new councillors. The LGIU team has put together an extensive range of online training covering the essential skills councillors will need to hit the ground running and additional programmes focused on how you can take your skills to the next level and beyond.
We can also develop a tailored in-house training programme for your council, please get in touch with our training manager to discuss your requirements.
Bring on the essentials
 | Safety first: the GDPR challenge | 24 May 10:00-12:00 |
 | Public speaking skills offline and online | 7 June 10:00-12:00 |
 | An introduction to overview and scrutiny for elected members | 9 June 09:30-12:30 |
 | Chairing skills: online, hybrid and in-person | 14 June 09:30-12:30 |
 | Effective social media (part 1): intro to social media | 17 June 12:30-13:45 |
 | Time management | 7 July 10:00-12:00 |
 | Memory skills and mind mapping | 21 July 10:00-12:00 |
 | Speed reading and retention | 21 July 13:00-15:00 |
Take the next step
 | Equality and inclusive leadership in local government – stepping up | Run over two sessions 25 May 10:00-13:00 6 June 10:00-13:00 |
 | An Introduction to Local Government Finance (England) | 15 June 09:30-12:30 |
| | An Introduction to Local Government Finance (Scotland) | 20 June 09:30-12:30 |
| Effective social media (part 2): planning your message | 24 June 12:30-13:45 |
 | Being an effective councillor: taking the next steps in leadership of place | Run over two sessions: 28 June 10:00-12:30 8 July 10:00-12:30 |
| An introduction to local government finance (Wales) | 30 June 09:30-12:30 |
 | Working effectively with officers (for elected members) | 6 July 18:30-21:00 |
To another level
 | Investigations: truth and other lies | 20 May 10:00-12:00 |
 | Questioning skills for scrutiny | 16 June 14:00-16:00 |
 | Being an effective councillor: making a difference and doing it your way | Run over three sessions: 21 June 18:30-20:30 13 September 18:30-20:30 6 December 18:30-20:30 |
| Effective social media (part 3): using video and images | 1 July 12:30-13:45 |
 | Tackling disinformation online and offline | 15 July 12:30-13:45 |
 | Being an effective councillor - interpersonal skills | Three modules available: 4 October 10:00-12:00 11 October 10:00-12:00 18 October 10:00-12:00 |
More online learning from LGIU
Book your next online training session now! We offer courses covering a wide range of topics for both officers and councillors. Visit our events page for a full listing.
Are you an LGIU member?
LGIU was founded in the UK in 1983. Now as LGIU England & Wales, LGIU Scotland, LGIU Ireland and LGIU Australia, we work for and with local authorities around the world, helping them to serve their local communities more effectively. We provide our members with the mix of insight, ideas and innovation that they need to get the job done and plan for the future. Put simply, we are here supporting local government every day. Find out more about LGIU membership or register for free on our website.
