Issue - meetings

That the feedback on Member Development Events be noted

The Democracy and Governance Manager introduced a report to provide feedback on Member development events held since the last meeting of the Committee.  He advised that attached to the report were graphs showing the feedback received from the last two Member development events held.

Members were invited to provide feedback on their experiences or suggestions for improvements for future development events.   The Democracy and Governance Manager advised that a number of training sessions had been cancelled due to insufficient attendance for interactivity to take place at the training.

Councillor N. Phillips said it was regrettable that such events had to be cancelled due to poor attendance by Members and praised the commitment of Officers and trainers.  During discussion a number of concerns were raised about non attendance and clashes with committee meetings, events and fora were cited as a possible reason.  Members commented that the weekly diary produced by Members Services was helpful but it was not always up to date and did not reflect all Members’ diary commitments.   In addition concern was expressed regarding events that were cancelled at short notice which, particularly if an evening event, prevented Members from making an alternative arrangement to attend that training. 

Councillor W.P. Shotton commended the Democracy and Governance Manager on the high standard of the training sessions provided which were an excellent source of information and guidance for Members.

RESOLVED: 

That the feedback on Member Development Events be noted