Localism for the New Councillor

FREE event

As part of its core offer to councils on member development, the Local Government Group and Regional Employers are delivering a series of regional events around the Localism Agenda for councillors who were elected to office in 2011.

The events are free to attend and will include sessions exploring:

The challenges the Localism Agenda presents for councillors

The emerging role of the councillor as community facilitator

How you can develop your skills in some key areas

The role of and support available from the LG Group and the Regional Employers' bodies.

Workshops (dependent on final numbers attending):

The Councillor as Facilitator

Localism and Health

Neighbourhood Planning & Localism

Overview, Scrutiny and Public Accountability

You will also have the opportunity to meet and network with other new Councillors from across the region and within your own party setting.

Who should attend?

The event is aimed particularly at councillors elected in 2011, although other councillors are welcome.

Dates and venues:

1 November                Leeds - Town Hall

2 November                York - Mansion House

8 November                Birmingham - West Midlands Councils

14 November              Derby - Assembly Rooms

17 November              Durham - Durham County Cricket Club)

21 November              Northampton - Northampton Borough Council

24 November              Maidstone - Kent County Council

25 November              Bury St Edmunds - West Suffolk House

30 November              Exeter - Corn Exchange

9 December                North West - Hindu Centre, Preston, Lancashire

16 December              London Local Government House

Booking information

To reserve your place at the North West event on 9 December you can book below or email: events@nwemployers.org.uk or ring Stuart Baguley on 0161 214 7106.

To book on any of the other events please contact:

Alison Edwards, LGG

Tel: 020 7665 3857

Email: Alison.edwards@local.gov.uk

 

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