Political Awareness

Dates:

7th July 2021
09:30am until 12:30pm

Description:

This ½-day workshop is aimed at those new to local government and provides an overview of the considerations and knowledge required to effectively engage with Councillors, ensuring an overall understanding of the political context and terminology.

Venue:

Currently available for groups as an in-house course

Content:

• Why Councillors stand for election
• The role of political groups
• Proportionality and the constraints on Councillors
• The importance of political neutrality
• Political sensitivities

Price:

£95 plus VAT for member organisations

£105 plus VAT for non-member organisations

How to apply:

Please contact training@swcouncils.gov.uk to book or for further information.