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July 27, 2026Effective speaking as a councillor: making your voice heard
Purpose of the Module
To provide councillors with approaches and techniques to make an effective contribution when speaking
Perfect for
- Newly elected councillors
- Councillors moving into more senior roles
- All councillors in their ward roles
Module Content
- The situations in which you may need to make a contribution as a councillor including
- Formal council meetings
- Public meetings
- What are the challenges to getting your point across?
- The key knowledge, information and contacts which will help you
- Danger zones and how to avoid them!
- How to prepare and be assured in your role
- How to deal with nerves
- Examples, top tips and mini scenarios to practice
Bethan was excellent as ever. Her presentation style is excellent and she is clearly knowledgeable on this topic
