Opening titles, saying ‘Welcome from the LGA Chair, Cllr Shaun Davies.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
Hello, I’m Shaun Davies, and I’m the Chair of the Local Government Association.
And just like you, I'm an elected councillor.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
Congratulations on your election to your local place.
Local councillors are unique in their role.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
They provide local services and local leadership to their communities and our country.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
The LGA is here for you, to develop you and your career, and also open opportunities as you lead your council and your communities.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
The LGA represents councils across England.
We have a wealth of experience that you can tap into.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
As a starting point, we have three key resources to support existing and new councillors.
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Firstly, we have our community leadership offer, which includes face-to-face and distance learning resources, including 25 workbooks on topics such as chairing skills and being an effective ward councillor.
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Secondly, we have our new Local Leadership Framework for Councillors, which gives suggestions, prompts and resources to help you develop the skills to be a leader and work with your communities.
Thirdly, we have a bespoke councillor e-learning platform that provides distance learning modules and online events.
Cllr Shaun Davies:
And if you have particular interests, then you can access the following support.
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One: subscribe to our local government e-bulletins on the policy areas you're interested in.
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Two: take a look at Leadership Essentials, where we have bespoke programmes on key portfolio and service areas.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
You can meet and learn from councillors just like you.
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We have Focus on Leadership events for groups of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic councillors, LGBTQ+ councillors, opposition leaders and deputy leaders, and young councillors - those aged under 40.
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For disabled councillors and candidates, we run bespoke programmes to increase representation and support your development to become leaders in local government.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
As you continue in your role as a councillor, there is the Next Generation programme and other leadership programmes too.
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Our Next Generation programme supports and encourages you to be a bold, confident political leader and progress your political career to the next level.
Our Boosting Middle Leaders programme is delivered in collaboration with the Leadership Centre and is an opportunity for officers and members to learn together.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
And for councillors in senior leadership roles, we have the Leadership Academy.
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The Leadership Academy is our flagship development programme for senior leaders and is recognised by the Institute of Leadership.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
We have so many opportunities for you as you progress in your role as a local councillor and community leader.
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Cllr Shaun Davies:
You can find out more on our LGA website, clicking on the link or scanning the QR code today.
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