Dear Andy,

Thank you for your request for information regarding ‘member training’ (reference number 00441). Your request was received on the 31/03/2016 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I will let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be required to pay before we will proceed to deal with your request.

If you have any queries about this request, please contact Information Governance on 01254 585651. Alternatively, our email address is [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email].

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Kind Regards,

Information Governance Team
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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Dear Andy,

Thank you for your request for information regarding ‘member training’ (reference number 00441); please see our response below. If you have any queries regarding your request for information then please don’t hesitate to contact me.

1. Type of governance system for the Authority (committee/executive/hybrid)
Executive and Committee

2. Total Number of elected members
64

3. Training/development programme for Members, if one exists
Please refer to standards reports attached.

4. Training/development budget for all Members
Training budget is subsumed within overall costings.

5. Number of Member training events held in previous 12 months
Training events would need to be more clearly defined – in addition to the sessions outlined in the Standards report there would be other briefing sessions for Elected Members along with briefing sessions given to Committees looking at specialist topics. Dependant on what is requested further information could be supplied.

6. Name of training provider for each event
The vast majority of training events for Members are provided in house to minimise cost.

If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision, you should write to: Information Governance Manager, Information Governance, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, G Floor, Town Hall, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 7DY or email [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email].

If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the Council. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.

Please find attached our 'have your say' feedback policy.

Kind Regards,

Information Governance Team
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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