SDP: Working in a political environment
Date and time
Location
5th Floor South
Layden House 76-86 Turnmill Street London EC1M 5LG United KingdomDescription
Dear Staff Development Programme participants,
NB: This event is only open to those who have been accepted onto the programme
Welcome to the first event in the SDP programme, which is aimed at giving you an introduction to districts as political entities, and providing an overview of how your district fits into the wider political world of the Local Government Association and Westminster.
The seminar will provide direct engagement with district leaders and chief executives and share what officers need to be aware of when working in a political environment and the key skills needed to work effectively with members
You will leave the day knowing how policy that affects your day-to-day role is formed and a little more about the ministers, civil servants and officials that create them.
A full agenda will be available on the Knowledge Hub group which you should already be registered for, but otherwise please do contact us at DCN@local.gov.uk
We look forward to seeing you there,
Best wishes,
The DCN Team
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The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is a cross-party member led network of 183 councils. We are a Special Interest Group of the Local Government Association (LGA), and provide a single voice for district councils within the Local Government Association.
District councils in England deliver 86 out of 137 essential local government services to over 22 million people – 40% of the population – and cover 68% of the country by area.
District councils have a proven track record of building better lives and stronger economies in the areas that they serve. Districts protect and enhance quality of life by safeguarding our environment, promoting public health and leisure, whilst creating attractive places to live, raise families and build a stronger economy. By tackling homelessness and promoting wellbeing, district councils ensure no one gets left behind by addressing the complex needs of today whilst attempting to prevent the social problems of tomorrow.