*New for 2023*

This full day Being a Good Councillor course will help new councillors gain essential knowledge to support them in their role.

Recommended for:

Councillors wanting a comprehensive introduction to the essentials of being a good councillor.

Course Overview:

This face-to-face course will provide the opportunity for councillors to gain essential knowledge and understanding, whilst also meeting other councillors. The course will cover:

• roles and responsibilities of councils, councillors and the clerk
• council powers, the duties of the local council and the precept
• local council meetings and the role councillors have to play
• the council in the community and how to increase your engagement

This course will be delivered by Elise Callaghan.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

A copy of the Good Councillor’s Guide and all supporting resources will be provided to delegates on the day.

Other sessions available:

• Being a Good Councillor Full Course (South Devon), The Watermark, Ivybridge, June 15.
• Being a Good Councillor Full Course (Mid Devon), Best Western Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton, June 20.
• Being a Good Councillor Full Course (West Devon), Okehampton Business Centre, Okehampton, June 27
• Being a Good Councillor Full Course (North Devon), Caddsdown Business Centre, Bideford, 6 July
• Being a Good Councillor Full Course (East Devon), The Beehive, Honiton, 18 July