Supporting new councillors and hung councils with William Benson, Cllr Liz Leffman and Cllr Abi Brown

May’s elections saw more than 80 councils change political control with an increase in the number of councils under no overall control. Often this can mean the councillors involved in forming an administration are doing so for the first time; sometimes they can also be relatively new councillors who are still getting to grips with how the council works or forming a coalition with political opponents. In this episode of The Local Authority, we’ll explore how to best support newly elected members, and ensure the success of councils with minority or coalition administrations.

Joining LGC deputy editor Martin George are William Benson, chief executive of Tunbridge Wells BC; Cllr Liz Leffman (Lib Dem), leader of Oxfordshire CC and Cllr Abi Brown (Con), chair of the Local Government Association’s innovation and improvement board and former leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council.