LGA Member Development Charter
Newham Council is developing a councillor training programme to achieve LGA Member Development Charter status.
Newham Council is currently focused on developing its councillor training to achieve LGA Member Development Charter status, a framework for councillor development. In March 2026, the council's Standards Committee discussed a detailed Member Induction and Development Programme for 2026/27, designed to enhance skills and support councillors. This initiative aims to strengthen governance and improve practice.
The 2026/27 programme, developed following an LGA Corporate Peer Challenge, includes an online Members' portal, scheduled for March 2026. It is intended to equip new councillors with essential skills and support returning members in mentoring colleagues, ultimately aiming to deliver better outcomes for residents.
Key facts
- Newham Council's Standards Committee discussed a Member Induction and Development Programme for 2026/27 on March 11, 2026. Source
- Newham Council aims to achieve LGA Member Development Charter status. Source
- The 2026/27 programme includes an online Members' portal, scheduled for March 2026. Source
- The initiative was developed following an LGA Corporate Peer Challenge. Source
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