The Head of Policy,
Communications and Governance introduced the report following the
Member survey undertaken during the Summer on preferred learning
approaches and training requirements. Virtual training and Member
briefings would continue during the second lockdown period, with a
combined approach of virtual and classroom learning suggested for
the future.
Further training had been
requested from those surveyed on the Council’s Constitution
and procedural rules and questioning skills and social media.
External training would be organised for questioning skills and
social media.
Additional Members briefings on
Housing and Homelessness, the Benefits System, Community Protection
and the Local Plan would take place.
The Committee expressed thanks
for the work undertaken.
RESOLVED: That
1.
The update on Councillor Training be noted;
and
2.
The proposed additions to the training programmes
for 2020-21, be approved.