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Leicester Shire & Rutland Improvement Partnership

Member Support

This strand is led by Bill Cullen, Deputy Chief Executive Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.

Aims & Objectives

  • To provide tools, skills and support to develop more effective elected Members.
  • To provide a clearer understanding of the role and responsibilities of Councillors.
  • To provide a framework within which we can attach and develop effective community leaders for the future.

Achievements & Initiatives

  • Developed LRIP Member Competency Framework.
  • Developed Member Training Programme and Tenders have been sought on the programme.
  • Entered into Contact with London South Bank University to accredit the Member Development Programme.
  • Developed LRIP Member Development Strategy.
  • Established a Cross County Member Development Reference Group.
  • Developed a standard Induction and Prospective Councillor Event Programmes.
  • All District/ Borough Councils have committed to achieving the East Midlands Member Development Charter.
  • Draft Member Development Handbook Produced.