Maximise Power & Influence in Local Gov

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What is it.. The role of Local Government in British politics is changing rapidly. With new governance arrangements emerging across the country and with more powers and finances being decentralised from Whitehall to town halls, it has never been more important to understand the role of Local Government. Beartas Policy’s course, Introduction to Local Government, gives elected members and council officers a deeper insight into how Local Government works and how you can maximise your political potential. What does the course cover… Introduction to the different branches of Government in the UK political system A review of the roles, functions and objectives of Local Government An overview of the different Local Government governance arrangements A look at the roles and responsibilities of officers and the relationships between officers and Councillors An overview the relationship between local and national Government Introduction to Local Government abbreviations and jargon Who is this course suitable for? Newly elected Councillors New members of Council staff Council graduates, apprentices, interns and trainee Price £250

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