Democratic Services Committee
21st Century Councillor
RESOLVED: The Committee AGREED · to note the contents of the report: · For the Chair and Head of Democratic Services to include feedback from this meeting to align themes from the report. · to the delivery of an in-person workshop facilitated by representatives from Birmingham University and supported by colleagues from Democratic Services.
Democratic Services Committee
Proposed 21st Century Councillor workshop and induction programme
The Committee deferred the matter to its meeting on 27 April 2026, so the Head of Democratic Services can clarify the details of the event. Officers agreed to cancel the provisional session on 2 February, reassess the proposal and consider whether it could be developed internally.
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