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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 workbook to keep track of your progress:

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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:

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

Click below to return to the main Councillor Development Framework page: