working with residents and officers
Newham Council is developing a councillor training programme, including working with residents and officers.
Newham Standards Committee discussed a Member Induction and Development Programme for 2026/27 in March 2026. This programme includes 'working with residents and officers' as a key training topic. It aims to equip new councillors with essential skills and support returning members in mentoring colleagues.
Newham Council is enhancing its councillor training with this comprehensive programme, following an LGA Corporate Peer Challenge. The initiative aims to strengthen governance, improve consistency of practice, and achieve LGA Member Development Charter status for the benefit of residents.
Key facts
- Newham Standards Committee discussed the programme on March 11, 2026. Source
- The Member Induction and Development Programme is for 2026/27. Source 1 Source 2
- 'working with residents and officers' is a topic in the programme. Source
- The programme aims to achieve LGA Member Development Charter status. Source
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