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
 | Public speaking skills offline and online | 7 June 2022 10:00-12:00 |
 | Chairing skills: online, hybrid and in-person | 14 June 2022 09:30-12:30 |
 | Time management | 7 July 10:00-12:00 |
 | managing casework | 14 July 2022 10:00-12:00 |
 | Safety first: the GDPR challenge | 18 July 2022 10:00-12:00 |
 | Memory skills and mind mapping | 21 July 2022 10:00-12:00 |
 | Speed reading and retention | 21 July 2022 13:00-15:00 |
 | Being an effective Councillor: making a difference and doing it your way | 3-Part Course: 13 September, 6 December 2022 and 7 March 2023 18:30-20:30 |
 | An introduction to overview and scrutiny for elected members | 16 September 2022 09:30-12:30 |
 | Effective social media (part 1): intro to social media | 4 November 2022 12:30-13:45 |
Take the next step
 | 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 |
 | Working effectively with officers (for elected members) | 6 July 18:30-21:00 |
 | An Introduction to Local Government Finance (England) | 14 September 09:30-12:30 |
| An Introduction to Local Government Finance (Scotland) | 28 September 12:15-13:45 |
 | Equality and inclusive leadership in local government – stepping up | Run over two sessions 1 November 10:00-13:00 15 November 10:00-13:00 |
| Effective social media (part 2): planning your message | 11 November 12:30-13:45 |
To another level
 | Questioning skills for scrutiny | 13 July 14:00-16:00 |
 | Tackling disinformation online and offline | 15 July 12:30-13:45 |
 | Investigations: truth and other lies | 8 September 10:00-12:00 |
 | 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 |
| Effective social media (part 3): using video and images | 18 November 12:30-13:45 |
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.
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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.
