Issue - meetings

To provide an update on proposals for the Member Development Programme for the shadow year.

The Committee considered a report that sought to provide an update to the Standards Committee on Shadow Authority member training and development, including:

1.    Training completed by members as part of Phase 1 (May- July 2026); and

2.    Training principles and approach agreed for Phase 2 (September 2026 – April 2027)

Committee members were also asked to note the progress to date, the approach underway for Phase 2 and to provide feedback on any training gaps.

The Committee requested that a spreadsheet be produced to register all training undertaken by individual members to ensure that any compulsory training had been completed and also to ensure that members did not repeat any training.

Members identified some training that had not been scheduled within the Member Development Programme, such as scrutiny, inclusion and diversity. The Committee was advised that the programme would be reviewed and additional training sessions added.

The Committee RESOLVED to:

1.    Note the update on Phase 1 delivery of the induction programme,

2.    Note the Phase 2 Member Development Principles and Training Plan; and

3.    Provide feedback on the approach to delivery and any identified training gaps and additional requirements for members.