County council's training praised
East Sussex is the first county council in the South East to win an award for the way it supports and helps to develop its councillors.
Following an external assessment, the council has been awarded the 'Charter for Member Development' by the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) and South East Employers.
Much of the work to gain the award was carried out by a training and development group made up of county councillors.
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Hide AdIt is chaired by Eastbourne councillor David Elkin and also includes Hailsham and Herstmonceux councillor Bill Bentley, Newhaven councillor David Rogers and Hastings councillor Trevor Webb.
Support includes:
A full induction programme for newly-elected councillors
Ongoing training for councillors in all aspects of council business
Personal skills development such as effective communication
Meeting and 'chairing' skills