Agenda item

The Head of Resources presented the report for Members to approve the Member Training and Development programme for 2026-27.

There were no changes to the report since it was circulated.

The following areas were discussed:

•         Training could be carried out as a hybrid session where it was appropriate, but it wouldn’t be suitable for all training.

•         The training programme set out that Members would not be able to participate at committee, including voting, until all compulsory training had been completed.  This was queried by some Members.  The Authority Solicitor to check Standing Orders on whether, by appointment to the Authority, Members could fully participate in Authority meetings even if training had not been completed.  This will be explored as part of reviewing the Constitution.

The recommendation as set out in the report was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

1.      The 2026-27 programme of Member training and development events, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, is approved.

2.      To confirm that in person attendance at training and development events are approved duties for the payment of travel and subsistence allowances as set out in Schedule 2 of the Members’ Allowances Scheme.