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:
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)
If you've already attended these courses and would like to claim your status, please fill in the form below and we'll send you your certificate: