Presented to a London Councils network of member development officers as part of the 'Trust in Democracy' conference, asking 'what skills do members need for their 21st Century role and how can Councils be providing them?

1. 'Cabinet Member for your Ward' Community Leadership for the 21 st Century Bridget Harris 'Trust in Democracy' Conference March 5th 2010

2. trust in democracy

3. trust in community leadership

4. trust in politicians?

5. … to go from the traditional town hall.. (technical and emotional)

6. ..to cabinet member for your ward.

7. the case for community leadership 1. no taxation without representation

8. 2. virtuous cycles the case for community leadership

9. 3. service delivery the case for community leadership

10. the case for community leadership 4. partnerships

11. Cabinet Member for your Ward

13. What skills do members need? empathy active engagement understand perceptions

14. What skills do members need? regular leaflets/newspapers street letters social media allies

15. What skills do members need? work with groups self help appropriate involvement mediation

16. What skills do members need? politics versus operations casework encouragement

17. x9 London Boroughs told us they facilitate ward walks with officers and members

18. x11 London Boroughs told us they facilitate and manage meetings between community reps and ward councillors

19. x15 London Boroughs told us they provide ward based statistical information and data

20. Skills training PDPs to members Guidance on community leadership Using external providers Compared to averages in member induction, London Boroughs are less likely to be offering...

21. Three questions for members and officers: 1. How are you going to change the culture of the town hall? 2. How are you going to support councillors active role in the community? 3. How are you going to put Councillors at the heart of partnership working?

22. director of politics and partnerships [email_address] co-ordinator of programme [email_address]