Decision details

RESOLVED

i.  That the update with regards to the Council’s member training and development programme be noted; and

ii.  That the comments and concerns of members expressed during discussion be noted and taken account of particularly in relation to:

·  Clear guidance on mandatory and non mandatory training

·  Refresher courses  on annual basis i.e code of conduct, and declarations/register of interests

·  training courses that could be offered on a collective, individual or online basis

·  An ability to record an absence where a date was offered and a member was unable to attend through a previously arranged other commitment

·  The timing of training courses and review of commence time with possible training sessions in a morning or lunch time

·  Possible 1:1 sessions and walk in mornings or evenings

·  Possibly other locations other than the Town Hall

·  The concerns of co-opted members of the lack of guidance and training, and the need for better understanding and invitation to co-opted members for both mandatory/non mandatory training sessions in future