Local Government - Working with Elected Members
The Kelly Partnership believes in effective and transformational local government and can support local Councils and their partners in meeting the many challenges of local government modernisation.
We know that effective political leadership is essential for good local governance and our local government consultancy services are based on extensive experience of working with elected Members.
Why choose the Kelly Partnership?
We will work with you to identify the learning needs of your elected Members and facilitate training and development initiatives to meet those needs. We offer a wide range of training opportunities which include:
- The Constituency Role - Helping elected Members with the practical aspects of their constituency role enhancing Member skills in all aspects of casework and advocacy
- Community Leadership and Partnership Working - Exploring the vital community leadership role of Members in the context of new Government legislation and enhancing their partnership skills.
- Working with the Community - Developing Members skills in community engagement in a variety of contexts ranging from Community Consultation to public engagement in the scrutiny process
- Member/Officer Relationships - Ensuring that your Member/Officer protocols and practices are working effectively. Additionally, we can work with your elected to Members to develop their skills base in areas which include team work, communication skills and influencing skills
For full details of our training services to Members or to discuss your specific elected Member training needs in more detail please do not hesitate to contact us.