The council has a statutory duty under section 67 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 to make a plan setting out what it proposes to do to address the training needs of its councillors and staff. The purpose of the training plan is designed to ensure that collectively, councillors and staff, possess the knowledge and awareness needed for the council to operate effectively.

New Councillors should complete the following Courses within 24 months

1. New Councillor

2. Council Meeting

3. Code of Conduct

4. Equality and Diversity

5. Health and Safety

Existing Councillors should complete numbers 3, 4, 5, training courses within 12 months