1. East Midlands Councils Member Learning & Development Survey July 2011

2. Purpose of the survey To understand and support Member Learning and Development needs where appropriate To support those professionals responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of those needs

3. Some information… Survey live from 29/07/11 to 25/08/11 29 out of 46 LA’s responded Survey comprised of 3 main areas:  Member L&D resources  Priority areas for Member L&D  Progress with the Regional Councillor Development Charter

4. The Benefits of the Survey (EMC) To give a greater understanding of the impact that budget constraints are having on Member Learning and Development in order that regional (funded) support can be provided To identify the priority areas for Member Learning and Development To identify any additional support that Member Development Officers would find useful

5. Benefits to Authorities Survey feedback will help shape/influence how regional funding can provide products/services to support member learning & development in authorities. Sharing of information, experience, documentation, resources at network meetings and Communities of Practice (CoP’s)

6. Budget reduction from 2010/11?

7. Current Member L&D Budget Member L&D budgets ranged from: £3808 to £24,000 per annum

8. The budget in 2012/13?

9. People support reduced from 2010/11?

10. Is there a Member Champion?

11. Is there a Cross Party Working Group?

12. Key Member L&D priorities

13. Survey Feedback Democratic Services OfficersChief Execs/Leaders YESNOYESNO Low cost CPD programme for Members 60.9.1%0%39.1% DON’T KNOW 81.0%19% Accredited Member L& D programme 25.0%8.3%66.7% DON’T KNOW 88.0%12.0%

14. Regional/sub-regional, partnership working…

15. Identification Methods of Member L&D needs

16. Supporting one another Member Development AreaAuthorityContact name Induction programmeSouth Kesteven DCJoyce Slater MD Charter re-accreditationKettering BCAnne Ireson MD Charter achievement; Induction programme; Prospective councillors info booklet Rushcliffe BCLiz Reid-Jones Member Induction Support - various activities and types of supportNorth Kesteven DCMarcella Heath Sub-regional partnership workingHinckley & Bosworth BCRebecca Owen MD Charter achievement; Evaluation Process (developed with East Lindsey District Council) South Holland DCAmanda Taylor Success in getting member to attend member training courses. May 2007 - May 2011, 1,100 attendances by CBC Members at training courses at CBC or elsewhere. Charnwood BCDavid Dalby The Mock Standards Committee and Planning Committee L&D events based on practical involvement in committee training. NE Derbyshire DCFrazer Powell InductionNottingham City CouncilRachael Morris

17. Useful support?

18. Potential RIEP Business Cases Community Leadership Awards for Cllrs (accredited development) Low Cost CPD Programme (knowledge briefings, policy areas) Sub Regional Skills Development Programmes Coaching/Mentoring/Facilitation Matching Tool Action Learning Sets Action Learning Facilitation Skills Programme