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Councillor development

IDeA Knowledge welcomes all councillors to their own online community.  This one-stop shop is designed to help you keep abreast of the latest guidance, news and opinion.

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  • 'Make a difference' – tools to encourage participation Last updated 22 October 2008

    The Councillors Commission report recommended that councils do more to make information available to potential candidates in local elections. The IDeA has developed a range of materials that can be used as part of a promotional campaign to encourage participation.

  • Being a councillor Last updated 14 May 2008

    Information and advice on the different aspects of a local councillor's role.

  • Councillor comment Last updated 3 November 2008

    'Councillor comment' is where you'll find opinions on all the pressing issues of local politics. Browse through the latest councillor articles and join in the discussion. Every piece is open for you to comment on.

  • Political skills Last updated 19 March 2008

    Useful resources for councillors to develop their skills in specific areas.

  • Councillor role descriptions Last updated 20 May 2008

    Role descriptions or profiles for councillors and the different roles they can be called upon to fulfill, can be used in a number of ways.

  • 'Frontline' councillors Last updated 7 June 2007

    This section provides useful advice on how councillors can work more closely and effectively with their communities.

  • Resources Last updated 7 May 2008

    A collection of information resources designed to help councillors in their daily roles.

  • Member development charter Last updated 5 November 2008

    This charter helps councils develop their elected members. Find out what this entails and see who's already signed up to the charter in our newly updated pages.

  • Member development community of practice Last updated 14 October 2008

    Outlines the new content and services provided by the IDeA's member development community of practice.

  • IDeA development programmes for councillors Last updated 2 July 2008

    Find out about the many tailored programmes the IDeA offers to councillors looking to develop their political leadership skills.

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