David graduates from Leadership Academy

Cllr David Mackintosh today graduated from the prestigious Leadership Academy which is run by the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA).

The course is known as the Sandhurst of Local Government and provides training for councillors in a leadership role. Since starting the course, Cllr Mackintosh was appointed as a Cabinet member on Northamptonshire County Council.

David’s mentor, Cllr Gary Porter, Leader of South Holland District Council, said, “The Leadership Academy was established specifically to help councillors develop and prepare for roles in Cabinet and in senior positions. I’m pleased David was appointed to a Cabinet positiion in Northamptonshire and can now put in to practice the skills he learnt through the course”