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Published on 27 September 2010
Archived on 27 October 2010
Stratford-on-Avon District Council has been awarded the highly acclaimed Member Development Charter for its work at developing its elected members to improve their work for the general public and is only one of six local authorities in the West Midlands to be awarded the Charter.
The Charter Scheme, run by the West Midlands Councils, has a number of objectives, including ensuring that local authorities deliver quality leadership and services to the public. It also encourages Councils to raise the level of performance on the political management of the Council and to raise the profile and encourage commitment to elected member development.
After a thorough assessment culminating in a visit by the Member Development Group for the West Midlands Councils (formerly the West Midlands Leaders Board) in July the report found:
'There is clear evidence that Stratford-on-Avon District Council provides members with a high degree of learning and development opportunities, and its member development programme has contributed significantly to improve the services it provides' and 'Member Development at Stratford on Avon District Council is well established; is driven undoubtedly by its Members, and is developing into an integral part of the organisation's culture.'
The report also highlighted a number of strengths:
Cllr Stephen Gray, Leader says:"We are delighted to receive the Member Development Charter award which acknowledges the hard work Councillors and Officers have done in this important area of work. The District Council works hard to develop the skills of all our Members so that they in turn provide a better all round service to their constituents."
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House, Church Street,
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX
Tel: 01789 267575
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