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LG Improvement and Development runs a number of leadership development programmes for councillors.

Induction programmes for councillors Last updated 9 July 2010

Following requests from councils, LG Improvement and Development has designed a number of induction activities focused on the needs of new members during their first few months in office.
Leadership Academy Last updated 27 July 2010

The Leadership Academy is local government's 'Sandhurst' – a place where leaders and those in leadership positions can learn the latest thinking in political leadership from some of the best people in the business.
Local Leadership Academy Last updated 13 March 2009

The Local Leadership Academy offers customised development activities designed to build the capacity of non-executive councillors. It is available to all councillors and is often supported by councillor peers accredited by the Peer Clearing House.
Local leadership activities Last updated 9 July 2010

LG Improvement and Development offers a wide range of activities and initiatives to support councillors as leaders of their communities. These include mentoring programmes, guidance on political skills, and an overview and scrutiny fitness check.
Councillor mentoring programme Last updated 8 October 2008

This a national programme for local government, offering a new way to support councillors who are facing challenges and change.