Events for new councillors

Time management for councillors
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 1.00pm - 2.30pm

This virtual event, funded by UK Government, will take a look at the busy and changing world of the local councillor. We will consider some of the many and multiple roles that councillors perform and how to balance some of the ‘spinning plates’ involved in being a councillor.

Getting to the heart of what matters
Tuesday 4 June 2024, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Part of the role of a council leader is to decide what to focus on and act strategically. This interactive workshop, funded by Government, will give you tools and techniques to help you do that. 

Personal Safety for newly-elected councillors
Wednesday 12 June 2024, 2.00pm -3.40pm

This event, which is Government funded, has been specially devised for newly or recently-elected councillors who are keen to improve their awareness of personal safety. Built around the role of the elected member, the session is full of practical advice and guidance. Included within the webinar is advice on surgeries, canvassing, home visits and managing unexpected doorstep visitors.

 LGA National new councillors welcome event
19 June between 2 and 4pm

The programme features the LGA chair and chief executive discussing the LGA’s priorities for the forthcoming year as well as leading peers from each of the political groups of the LGA providing advice, hints, and tips for newly elected councillors. This will be followed by sessions led by the relevant political group for councillors after the main plenary session.

Handling online abuse and intimidation for newly-elected councillors 
Thursday 20 June 2024, 2.00pm -3.30pm

Many councillors say that they are reporting unprecedented levels of abuse and threats on social media and are keen to learn strategies on how to manage posts which are potentially defamatory, inappropriate or threatening.

This practical programme which is government funded will provide attendees with an awareness of the steps that can be taken to manage trolls and cyber-bullies, including a gentle introduction to the legal framework around social media posts. There will be guidance on how to be safe online generally, as well as tips on how to create a positive online presence.

What about the numbers? Understand them and use storytelling to get your messages across
Thursday 11 July 2024, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

You need to make sure your decision-making is evidence based - that the numbers back up what you want to do - but for many people ‘numbers mean maths’ and they are scared of maths! Even if you like numbers, you need to tell a story to get your message across. In this virtual event, funded by Government, we will help you understand and interpret numbers.