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 management7 July
10:00-12:00
managing casework14 July 2022
10:00-12:00
Safety first: the GDPR challenge18 July 2022
10:00-12:00
Memory skills and mind mapping21 July 2022
10:00-12:00
Speed reading and retention21 July 2022
13:00-15:00
Being an effective Councillor: making a difference and doing it your way3-Part Course:
13 September, 6 December 2022 and 7 March 2023
18:30-20:30
An introduction to overview and scrutiny for elected members16 September 2022
09:30-12:30
Effective social media (part 1): intro to social media4 November 2022
12:30-13:45

Take the next step

Being an effective councillor: taking the next steps in leadership of placeRun 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 upRun over two sessions
1 November
10:00-13:00
15 November
10:00-13:00
Effective social media (part 2): planning your message11 November
12:30-13:45

To another level

Questioning skills for scrutiny13 July
14:00-16:00
Tackling disinformation online and offline15 July
12:30-13:45
Investigations: truth and other lies8 September
10:00-12:00
Being an effective councillor - interpersonal skillsThree 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 images18 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.