Issue - meetings

The Committee received a report outlining the key objectives, timelines, and deliverables required to support the successful delivery of the Member Learning & Development Programme. 

At its meeting on 8 October 2025, the Committee agreed that a working group was to be established to undertake a detailed review of the existing programme. The purpose of the working group was to consider areas of strength and weakness within the current provision and to develop recommendations for the future programme, which were to be presented to the Committee in April 2026. 

Members were advised that it was anticipated the working group would hold a minimum of two meetings, with proposed dates originally scheduled for January and February. Owing to the deferral of the meeting, these dates may require adjustment from those previously noted in the report. The Member Support Officer noted that all dates had been selected with a view to minimise clashes with Parish and Town Council commitments and other Council committee meetings. 

The Committee heard that the working group would consist of Members of the Committee, with all meetings to take place via Microsoft Teams. It was noted that while a loose agenda would be set for each meeting, discussions would be Member led and meetings would not be formally minuted; however, officers would note key discussion points to inform a report for consideration at a future meeting of the Committee. 

The Member Support Officer advised the Committee that during the first session, Members would be asked to review each module of the current induction programme, assessing its suitability and effectiveness. Members would also be invited to propose any additional modules and consider whether existing modules remained necessary. The second session would focus on planning for the initial induction period, including arrangements for election night, essential registration days, and the directorates’ fayre. If required, a third session would be held to conclude ongoing discussions and finalise the recommendations to be presented at the next formal meeting of the Committee. 

Members noted the update and agreed that the proposed approach was sensible.