Councillor Development Framework

Foundation

This is where your learning journey begins as a new councillor.

Once you've completed this stage take a look at Core, Leader and Advanced.

Suggested timeframe: within first 12 months of becoming a Councillor.

Download the Councillor Development Framework Workbook to keep track of your progress. When you've completed a stage, email a copy to mreilly@northantscalc.gov.uk to claim your certificate.

These are the elements needed to complete to reach Foundation:

Training

Off To A Flying Start

Finance For Councillors

The Code of Conduct in Practice

Reading

The Good Councillors Guide (2024)
The Good Councillors Guide to Finance and Transparency
The Good Councillors Guide to Being a Good Employer
(Ask your clerk to download these from the members knowledge base A-Z)

Claim Certificate