RTPI Conferences

Training for Elected Members

These courses aim to provide training for elected members of local authorities in all aspects of planning that they may face, whether as ward representatives, members of development control committees or as members of a council’s executive/cabinet. The outlined courses have drawn strongly from the syllabus Training in Planning for Councillors published in 1999 and endorsed by DETR, LGA, RTPI and I&DeA and have also used suggestions from A Guide to Training in Planning for Councillors published in 2000 and endorsed by the Scottish Executive Development Department, COSLA, RTPI and SSDP.

‘All members of an authority’s planning committee (or equivalent) should receive training in the planning system, either before serving on the committee, or as soon as possible after their appointment to the committee.’

The Committee on Standards in Public Life 1997 (The Nolan Committee)

‘In our view, councillors should undergo training before they sit on planning committees and take decisions affecting development in their area. Like officers, members need to keep their skills up-to-date too. We will review the current training regime to ensure that it is able to deliver this.’

'Planning: Delivering a Fundamental Change', Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions 2001

In-house training will make the most cost-effective use of your Planning Delivery Grant, allowing all of your members to benefit from training as a team.

Key benefits

In-house training will make the most cost-effective use of your Planning Delivery Grant, allowing all of your members to benefit from training as a team.

RTPI Conference’s in-house training offers your company:

• A unique one-stop training service
• Training advice from our experienced advisers who have in-depth knowledge of the subjects that can be covered
• Tailored training to meet identified needs delivered by professional speakers who are all experts in their field with successful track records
• Post-training evaluation and support

Our trainers

We have a wide range of trainers who regularly present these courses on behalf of RTPI Conferences. All trainers are experienced chartered town planners who combine their training activities with consultancy to ensure up-to-the minute practical advice. All have worked extensively within local government planning departments at chief officer level and bring personal experience and anecdotes to the exercises, which form an integral part of every course.

FREE IN-HOUSE TRAINING QUOTATION

For more information and an initial discussion please call Sarah miller on 020 7960 5692 (at local rates) or e-mail incompany@rtpiconferences.co.uk