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July 27, 2026Being a shareholder: the role of a council as owner of a company
Purpose of the Module
To outline the role and responsibilities of a council when it is the shareholder/owner of a company (including the relationship with the company board) and the optimum approach to carrying out this key role.
Perfect for
Members who have an active role in undertaking the shareholder role of the council (as Cabinet or as members of a shareholder committee).
(This session can also be run as a joint session with officers involved with the running of any corporate entities at the council)
Module Content
- LA corporate entities – the basics
- The rationale for LA companies and the ley legal provisions which underpin them
- The range of legal models including share companies, guarantee companies, LLPS and JVs
- The role of the Council as owner of a company
- How the company structure works – roles of shareholders, directors and executives
- The key duties in the shareholder role including
- Decisions on reserved matters
- Appointment and oversight of the board
- Interaction with the governance of the Council
- Areas of potential conflict for members and officers
- Scenarios to bring it all to life!
Beth Evans is an excellent trainer. Brilliant course. Superbly insightful.
